IBDP library
Vision and design
Here, we look at issues to do with these aspects of the DP school library space, how LIS good practice can inform IB schools, looking at how their school library/ian may more effectively support the IB...
Extended essay
Using other academic libraries for the EE
Whilst links with other libraries, not least local universities, can be beneficial for various DP requirements, it is probably with regard to the Extended Essay that most DP students will experience such...
IBDP librarian
Evidence based practice
Evidence based practice has been a strong trend in the working lives of librarians in the health and medical sector, and has spread to other areas, including school librarianship. Whilst there have been...
Extended essay
Reflection - student formal requirement
Reflecting is a regular feature of aspects of the IBDP core for students, and the extended essay is no exception. Reflecting and recording those reflections is a formal part of the EE process and one...
IBDP librarian
Self-study stage of the IB evaluation
The self-study stage is an active, busy and reflective time for an IB school during the IB evaluation process. It is an essential part of the IB evaluation experience. As a DP librarian, contributing...
IBDP librarian
IB evaluation process
The IB evaluation process and the library/ian - here, we reflect on how the school library/ian relates to and impacts learning, whether in an IB or another situation. Nevertheless, the IB operates its...
Extended essay
Common issues librarians face
“I have just one session with students, during a lunchtime. What do I do?” can be a comment of librarians when trying to support the Extended Essay. Issues may arise when schools see the library/ian as...
Extended essay
Using the IB Extended Essay Guide
The IB Extended Essay Guide contains current information about the requirements and the process. The Extended Essay Guide identifies recommends support from the school library/ian which can help students....
IBDP library
Flexibility, agency and wellbeing
IB Diploma library Flexibility. "Libraries are the true multipurpose centres", which can be created through "more flexible space and a more appealing atmosphere to encourage different uses." (Moss, 2018)...
IBDP librarian
IBDP librarian
This section focuses on the IB Diploma librarian. There is a twinning - or symbiotic relationship - in the roles of librarian and library, as the library is a place or space that only works if someone...