Learning Resource Center: an integrated formula between instructional technology and information technology; It’s an effectiveness in developing information services in school libraries

Abstract

The current situation of the Sudanese school library in light of traditional concepts has led to a reduction in its effectiveness; at a time when the contemporary educational model is witnessing a major shift in instructional practice from teacher-directed learning and closed learning environments to open learning environments directed by the learner and based on providing multiple sources and providing integrated learning experiences; In this vein comes this study, which aims primarily to raise discussion about learning resource centers (LRCs) and their position in the school curriculum system in light of the trend towards transforming the library into a LRCs in order to know the facilitators of development and modernization processes in school curricula based on the employment of instructional and information technology issues. The study followed the descriptive approach according to its analytical characteristics; which is based on collecting information by reviewing what is available literature related to the topic, which provides the opportunity to manage information and deduce relationships and views to the extent that enables the achievement of the study objectives. The study concluded that there is a significant contribution of LRCs in developing information services in school libraries.It also pointed out many justifications for the trend towards transforming school libraries into LRCs, perhaps the most prominent of which are: Changing the view of instructional media from mere specific techniques to viewing them as an integral part of the instructional learning practice and the school curriculum, and the urgent need for a kind of collecting between printed or digital reading materials and visual and audio materials and the necessity of their presence in one place for ease of access, in addition to the cognitive and informational development that necessitated the integration of knowledge and the diversity of its sources at a time when new and innovative learning sources were available. The study concluded with some recommendations, the most prominent is awareness of the importance of LRCs; Serious efforts to transform school libraries into LRCs according to well-studied scientific plans and methods. Reconsidering the content of bachelor's programs that qualify information specialists and work to develop their skills in producing and using learning resources, so that the graduate will be able to manage the LRC with the guidance environment it provides and the services it provides in the field of instructional design and development of contemporary teaching methods.