Overview

International school librarians come from various backgrounds and work in diverse situations, but it is common for them to serve as the sole library professional in large educational institutions. Despite their shared challenges, these practitioners lack robust peer networks for knowledge sharing and to support professional growth. This collection of narrative essays bridges that gap by bringing 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 contributor begins with an anecdote from their career, then extrapolates that vignette into a working methodology for library practice, intertwining theory from research and applications from their own library. Each vignette addresses a particular topic or practice, such as: Imagination and storytelling beyond the pages of a book Collection development and cultural sensitivity Transitioning from university to school librarianship AI and student wellbeing. Written in an accessible yet professional tone, this book transforms individual experiences into collective wisdom. It serves both as a comprehensive introduction for newcomers to the field and as inspiration for seasoned professionals seeking fresh perspectives on familiar challenges.

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Author:   Alan Jacques
Publisher:   Facet Publishing
Imprint:   Facet Publishing
ISBN:  

9781783307609

ISBN 10:   1783307609
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   18 June 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Borders: the transformative role of CPD in International School Librarianship - Sarah Pavey Chapter 2: Not our diversity: collection development and resource curation in international schools - Nadine Bailey & Katie Day Chapter 3: AI, it’s not them, it’s us: while everyone watches this fascinating new technology blossom, who’s got their eyes on the students? - Alan Jacques Chapter 4: Mother tongue literature: how to promote reading in Vietnamese when your students want to read books written in English - Truc Nguyen (Tan Thanh) Chapter 5: Changing the ethos, turning the tide: what are those quotation thingies are all about? - John Royce Chapter 6: Using the IFLA School Library Guidelines to integrate the library into your school’s educational process - Mary Rose Grieve Chapter 7: Managing goodwill in a library nostalgia environment - Anthony Tilke Chapter 8: Insider perspectives from a BIPOC educator, who started life as a BIPOC student - Catherine Bae Chapter 9: Building Community through International School Libraries: how do we make sure everyone belongs when no one is really “from here”? - Linda Hoiseth Chapter 10: Navigating cultural sensitivity while building a rich library collection - Heeru Bhojwani Chapter 11: Post-plagiarism: what relevance does plagiarism detection have in an inter-textual world where originality itself is under challenge? - Phill Taylor Chapter 12: Don’t mix up your ‘gogies’: lessons learned from adult education that will increase motivation, trust, & buy-in, when librarians step into the role of teaching the teacher - Alan Jacques Conclusion

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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.

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