Linking Literacy and Libraries in Global Communities

Linking Literacy and Libraries in Global Communities
Author: Marlene Asselin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-05-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317104889

Libraries in today's global world have emerged as key players in building a culture for reading in communities while enhancing the literacy development of children, youth, adults and seniors. Whether one lives in a modern city with sophisticated library services or in a remote region of the world where access to books and literacy services may be limited, librarians and libraries are contributing to the development of learning communities. This book captures some of the essence of this work in libraries in order to inspire and support all those who value the role of libraries in building global communities. The authors highlight the emerging role of libraries and community partners in literacy development and provide concrete examples via case studies drawn from global communities, demonstrating how libraries are working to support local literacies. They also suggest recommendations for supporting the critical role for libraries in supporting global literacies. The book will become essential reading for all those interested in literacy and libraries throughout the world.

Reports

Reports
Author: Oklahoma. Library Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 1922
Genre: Libraries
ISBN:

Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts

Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts
Author: Dent, Valeda F.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466650443

"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.

Partnerships and Collaborations in Public Library Communities: Resources and Solutions

Partnerships and Collaborations in Public Library Communities: Resources and Solutions
Author: Ellis, Karen
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2011-12-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1613503881

"This book shows how partnerships can be cultivated through projects, programming, funding, and extending the library's presence through unique avenues, offering librarians a better understanding of what might be possible for their situational requirements and limitations"--Provided by publisher.

Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Contexts

Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Contexts
Author: Romanowski, Piotr
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522581294

While research into intercultural teaching has grown exponentially during the past two decades, the research has primarily resorted to the use of quantitative data collection instruments and the interpretation of scores calculated through them. As such, studies in the field can seem somewhat decontextualized, ignoring in some cases setting-specific parameters. Therefore, further study is needed to bring together theory, research, and practice demonstrating how this teaching is reflected in research design and how it is undertaken in different settings. Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Contexts is an essential reference source that provides a series of rich insights into the way intercultural education is practiced in numerous international contexts and showcases practical examples of teaching situations and classroom activities that demonstrate its impact within the classroom. Featuring research on topics such as higher education, multilingualism, and professionalism, this book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, administrators, professionals, academicians, and students seeking pedagogical guidance on intercultural teaching.

Developing Community-Led Public Libraries

Developing Community-Led Public Libraries
Author: John Pateman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-04-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317151909

This important book examines the potential for a new community led service model in public libraries. Using theoretical approaches to working with socially excluded community members, with a direct application of those approaches in Canadian public libraries, the authors offer a powerful and persuasive case for adopting the community led approach in libraries worldwide. The book showcases good practice and outlines the challenges to community development work. With public libraries facing budget cuts, this book offers an alternative way forward based on a community led approach to developing needs based library services. This book makes a unique contribution to public library thinking and policy, synthesising the outcomes of research and best practice at the cutting edge of library service delivery, and will be essential reading for all those researching and working in the public library sector.