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FAMILY LIBRARY1
Setting up a home library
by Ms Zubaidah Mohsen
The ever-growing body of scientific knowledge and research about brain developmentconstantly reminds us that early stimulation with books and reading is the best way to nurtureliteracy development, particularly in the important early years.Books and reading should therefore be a natural and an essential part of a child's growingyears. While it is important that parents should be exemplary role models in reading, it is alsoessential that they pave the way to reading by providing an environment that is rich in readingmaterials. One of the ways to achieve a reading culture in your home is to setup a cosy homelibrary. Each member of the family should have a place where he can keep his own books. Evenchildren and toddlers should be entitled to a place to call their own.This article aims to provide a simple guide on how to set up a library at home. To begin, runthrough the following list of questions (a checklist) to obtain a clearer picture of the currentstate of collection and space before plunging into the physical setup of a home library:1. Who are the target users?Is the setup to be reserved for children only or is it a place for all members of the family?2. What is the size of the library in terms of space and collection?
• Number of 
books currently in possession
• Number of shelves available
or allocated for library use.Any future additions possible?3. What is the type of collection in possession?Stories only? A good mix of stories, information materials, even reference materials likedictionaries and encyclopedia, and magazines? Information books only?
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