This book gathers the experiences of international school librarians from around the globe in order to store and communicate their knowledge, that otherwise becomes siloed by time, geography, and status. It brings together the voices of experienced and award-winning librarians from around the world, including the UK, US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Kenya, Mexico and New Zealand.
Each chapter addresses its topic through a narrative essay on a practice from that author’s own experience. Each author begins with an anecdote from their own library, then extrapolates upon that vignette, intertwining theory and application into a working methodology for library practice.
Their personal stories act as evidence for the academic theories under discussion, thus combining rigor, authenticity, and warmth. Topics covered include:imagination and storytelling beyond the pages of a bookcollection development and cultural sensitivitytransitioning from university to school librarianshipcommunication and collaboration in a multi-cultural environmentWritten in an accessible yet professional tone, this book transforms individual experiences into collective wisdom.
It serves both as a comprehensive introduction for newcomers, and as inspiration for seasoned professionals seeking fresh perspectives on familiar challenges.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
152 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Facet Publishing |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2026-06-18 |
| ISBN |
9781783307609 |
