Social Justice and Cultural Competency: Essential Readings for School Librarians

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Published in partnership with the International Association of School Librarianship, this work gathers together the latest and most important research on the topics of social justice and cultural competency in school libraries. Education systems today are expected to advance national goals related to fairness, equity, and social cohesion. Comprising articles written and collected in the journal of the International Association of School Librarianship and new articles written especially for this anthology, this book documents both empirical research and promising practices to help school librarians and teachers work together to promote social justice and develop learners' and educators' cultural competence. Both coeditors are experienced in working with authors from around the world and have participated in the development of effective and ethical standards and guidelines for school library practitioners. Brief real-life case studies of school librarians and teachers in action showcase efforts to improve the lives of marginalized or under-served students. School librarians inside and outside of the United States, school library educators and policymakers, and academic librarians building school librarianship collections will find this guide valuable.

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Suitable as a book-study selection, this collection is insightful and provocative and should spark considerable discussion among those serving students. * Booklist *
A noteworthy collection of essays that should appeal to all school librarians. * VOYA *
Librarians seeking to expand their pedagogy to better assist underserved student populations would do well to explore this trove of good advice and innovation. * American Libraries *

Author Bio

Marcia A. Mardis is associate professor and assistant dean at Florida State University. Marcia was editor and lead writer of the AASL National School Library Standards. Dianne Oberg is professor emerita at the University of Alberta, Canada. She served on the IFLA School Libraries Standing Committee for 12 years and has been an active member of IASL since 1982.