International Association of School Librarianship Conference Proceedings
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Library Aesthetics as a Determinant of Effective School Library Use
No full textThe study highlights the importance of prioritizing library aesthetics in educational planning and resource allocation. By investing in the enhancement of library environments, educational institutions can optimize student experiences, promote academic achievement, and cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. Moreover, the findings underscore the need for tailored interventions to address disparities in access to quality library spaces, particularly among marginalized communities
Social Media: Rewired for Good?
No full textGeneral consensus during the IASL presentation was that social media can be harmful. It canalso be used for good. With the ever growing presence of Artificial Intelligence, librarians and libraries can serve as that place to balance technology and human interactions in real life. It is essential to include students in the conversations about social media and to have repeated conversations with them about these powerful tools and platforms
Cooperation and Partnership of School and Public Libraries: The Way to a Better Future for Everyone
No full textThe aim of this paper is to present a series of joint activities of the elementary school andpublic library. This cooperation allows students new ways of acquiring knowledge and skills, sincein this form a correlation is created between librarians and students, as well as between librarians.This creates better communication and motivation among all participants, and the youngest andyoung users benefit the most. Multi-year cooperation is successfully implemented through variousprograms
Intellectual Freedom Issues for Students in Our Schools: Are We Ready?
No full textThe concept of intellectual freedom includes a wide range of interlocking rights such asfreedom to read, freedom of expression, freedom to speak, freedom of the press, freedom to know,and social responsibility, all of which are foundational to a democratic society and to schooling ina democratic society. The fundamental rights of children are rarely addressed in discussions ofintellectual freedom, and in Canada and in the United States, children’s intellectual freedom rightsincreasingly are being curtailed by politicians, courts, school administrators, and sometimes byteacher-librarians themselves. There are resources that teacher-librarians can utilize when dealingwith issues related to intellectual freedom, especially when the rights of children are at risk. Onevaluable resource is a national database of library challenges. Recognizing children’s rights wouldmean including the interests of children and young adults (from birth to age 18) in the discussionsand deliberations related to intellectual freedom and freedom of expression
What Can Student Theses Tell Us About the Educational Role of School Libraries in Croatia? A Thematic Content Analysis
No full textThis study examines Croatian LIS student theses, particularly those in school librarianship. These theses often discuss various educational interventions in school libraries. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, the research identifies prevalent themes, educational interventions, and the influence of non-LIS faculty departments on school librarianship. The findings show that most theses focus on school libraries during graduate studies, reflecting students\u27 growing interest in the field. Since 2016, there has been a steady rise in the number of school library-related theses. Mentorship patterns indicate that mentors primarily come from theChair of Librarianship within the same department, and interdisciplinary collaborations are infrequent. Theses commonly emphasize presenting the work of school library institutions, but few detail specific educational interventions. Common methodologies include practice reviews and surveys, with prevalent themes focusing on information literacy, reading habits, and services for minorities. However, the study reveals limitations, with theses often lacking depth in reporting students\u27 authentic experiences as teacher librarians. This underscores the need to improve reporting on educational interventions and encourage practical engagement. Enhancing the quality of reporting through narrative and reflective writing, qualitative research methods, and data analysis is recommended. In conclusion, the study provides valuable insights into Croatian student theses related to school librarianship. The findings can inform future thesis topics and mentorship decisions in the school librarianship field
From Book Talks to BookTok: An Examination of School Librarians’ Usage of Online Book Communities
No full textSurvey results indicate that school librarians use a robust set of online book communities andbook-related information channels in their personal lives and professional work andencourage and develop literacy skills by encouraging children and young adults’ engagementwith online book communities and book-related information channels
Enacting Leadership: Perceptions of Teacher Librarians and the Proposed Model of School Librarian Leadership
No full textThe research documents the benefits for both students and teachers when teacher librarians take on leadership roles in their schools. Teacher librarians who take on leadership roles can collaborate with teachers to develop rich learning opportunities for students, provide relevant and engaging instruction, and integrate technology effectively for teaching and learning (e.g., Everhart et al., 2012; Johnston, 2012; Lewis, 2021; Mardis & Everhart, 2014). Although these advantages of teacher librarian leadership have been supported by research, only a limited number of studies have focused on how teacher librarians perceive that they enact leadership in their schools (Branch & Rodgers, 2021)
Information about the Conference Proceedings
No full textWe are pleased to share the Proceedings of the 51st Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship conference and the 26th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship held in Rome, Italy from July 17-21, 2023. The Research Papers and Research Abstracts were peer-reviewed by a minimum of three school library researchers. A very special thank you to the conference committee chaired by Dr. Luisa Marquardt and Dr. Anna Cascade.
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Ruffles, D. (2023). Transformative learning: The impact of deeper learning approaches in enhancing the transversal competencies. In C. Stang & J. L. Branch-Mueller (Eds.). Proceedings of the 51st annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the 26th international forum on research in school librarianship. Edmonton, Canada: University of Alberta. (Add the direct link to your paper as well as the unique DOI
The Power of Public and School Library Collaboration During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Jamaican Experience
No full textPublic and school library collaboration of ers mutually beneficial opportunities that became increasingly important during the global health crisis. The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the collaborative ef orts of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) during theCOVID-19 pandemic. The main goal of the study is to highlight what constitutes collaboration, showcase collaborative strategies implemented and to assess the opportunities gained and challenges associated with executing these collaborative initiatives during the pandemic. This study is grounded in the Teacher and Librarian Collaboration (TLC) model and employed a mixed method research design to collect data from schools and librarians directly involved in collaborative activities. The findings revealed that public and school collaboration played an integral role in teaching and learning activities during the pandemic while also increasing awareness of the resources and services offered by the public library
Creating a Reading Culture: Children’s Book Year in Kazakhstan Through the Prism of the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools
No full textThe 2021 year was announced as “Year of Supporting Children and Youth Reading inKazakhstan”. There was a press conference; the main topic of this meeting was to supportand increase children’s and youth reading culture in Kazakhstan