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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 book
- collection development and cultural sensitivity
- transitioning from university to school librarianship
- communication and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment
Written 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.
Alan Jacques has spent twenty years as an international school librarian and now dedicates his time to building sustainable training and support networks for this specialized community. He is the founder of 'Beyond Books', a training organization tailored to the career development of international school librarians, and 'The Librarian's Peace', a global non-profit library network. In 2020, the Emirates Literature Foundation recognized him as UAE School Librarian of the Year.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Reading: We’re doing it Wrong - Alan Jacques
Chapter 2: Not a Wooden Block and Not a Spoon: The Power of Playful Storytelling Using Loose Parts and Everyday Objects in Preschool Education - Lahana Silva de Cristo
Chapter 3: Information Literacy: A Naturalist’s Experience - Jill Canillas Daley
Chapter 4: From a University Librarian to a School Librarian: Building Bonds to Create an Indispensable Role - Stephen Wambua
Chapter 5: Changing the Ethos, Turning the Tide: What Those Quotation Thingies are All About! - John Royce
Chapter 6: Loving Mother Tongue Literature: How to Promote Reading in Vietnamese When Your Students Want to Read in English? - Truc Nguyen (Tan Thanh)
Chapter 7: School Librarians Without Borders: Bridging Curricula and Cultures - Sarah Pavey
Chapter 8: From Dialogue to Discovery: Fostering Successful Collaborations in the Library - Mónica Zetina Ocaña
Chapter 9: Managing Goodwill in a Library Nostalgia Environment - Anthony Tilke
Chapter 10: From English Learner to International Teacher-librarian: An Insider’s Perspective - Catherine Bae
Chapter 11: Navigating Cultural Sensitivity While Building a Rich Library Collection - Heeru Bhojwani
Chapter 12: “Wow, the University Library is Amazing!”: Taking Students from Glazed-Eye Despair to Wide-Eyed and Aware” - Vivienne Blake
Chapter 13: The Brief Wondrous Day of a Gossip Librarian - Moctezuma Carlos