{"product_id":"international-school-librarianship-advice-and-stories-from-around-the-globe-hardcover","title":"International School Librarianship: Advice and Stories from Around the Globe - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Jacques\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImagination and storytelling beyond the pages of a book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollection development and cultural sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransitioning from university to school librarianship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAI and student wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Jacques\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48821721694457,"sku":"9781783307616","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/y4YcllSw2F9781783307616.webp?v=1786786619","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/international-school-librarianship-advice-and-stories-from-around-the-globe-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}