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Development of school libraries in Syria and their role in education discussed in Damascus
An event in Damascus addressed the legal transformation of school libraries in Syria since the 1950s and their role in education. The presentation highlighted how libraries support reading culture and expand access to learning resources.
An event in Damascus addressed the development of school libraries in Syria and their place in the educational process. The presentation emphasized that libraries have evolved from mere book storage areas into centers that support learning.
Legal transformation from the 1950s to 1985
Emir Hamd, head of the school libraries division within the Damascus Education Directorate, gave a presentation as part of the "Damascus is the fortress of Arabic" event series held at the center. Hamd discussed the state of school libraries in Syria and the legal development process that has been underway since the 1950s.
Hamd said that in the initial phase, efforts focused on providing books to schools and regulating the work of library staff. He noted that the first comprehensive regulation issued in 1972 clarified the library's mission to support the curriculum and strengthen reading culture.
Hamd stated that in 1985, the concept of the library expanded toward learning resource centers, and visual and audio tools were incorporated into the system during this period.
Main services offered by libraries
The presentation also covered the lending services, citation guidance, and student information referral functions of school libraries. Hamd said that current awareness and selective dissemination of information services are also important for adapting to an era of accelerated information flow.
Evaluating the concept of school librarianship, Hamd noted that it is a tool for training students in library use, cataloging, and information retrieval skills. In this context, he proposed allocating one class hour per week.
According to Hamd, libraries also play an important role in organizing exhibitions, talks, competitions, and cultural shows. He also said that time should be set aside for preparing wall magazines and free reading.
Special day proposed to strengthen reading culture
At the end of the speech, Hamd reported that an annual day is set aside for the school library, which falls on the Monday of the third week of October. In addition, he said that events are organized for a week at the beginning of December.
The aim of these practices was stated as strengthening the reading culture and encouraging students to benefit more from library services.
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