Teaching & learning
Historical investigation assignment (case study)
The historical investigation (IA) in the DP History course is sometimes perceived as a 'best-fit' for library/ian support. Here is a case study, with analysis, including strategies that could be used...
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Getting started on this InThinking subject website - for librarians working with the IB Diploma Programme in their school. We're excited to welcome you to this website focusing on the contribution and...
IB philosophy
How to use Ideal Libraries
Here we look at how the IB document Ideal Libraries: a guide for schools may be used. Is it an advocacy tool? A source for good practice? We identify how some librarians have used Ideal Libraries and...
IB philosophy
Misunderstanding the role of the library/ian
Various understandings and perceptions about the role of the library/ian in the IBDP can lead to misinterpretation. This photo of a traditional library might be the mental image that many people might...
IB philosophy
Multiliteracies
‘Multiliteracies’ is a section of the Ideal Libraries document that groups together concepts which librarians may be more used to looking at individually. Here, we provide more information on what the...
IB philosophy
Librarian archetypes
Amongst librarians, the section about librarian archetypes has possibly caused more interest and comment than other sections of the document. Here, we look again at what the Ideal Libraries document actually...
IB philosophy
6+1 framework
This framework concept is a means of identifying IB library/ian roles, job activities and services. Here we look in more detail at this concept. IB philosophy and the librarian The 6+1 framework has...
IB philosophy
IB Ideal Libraries Project
The Ideal Libraries project has been an important development in the IB's thinking about school libraries and librarians. The document represented findings of a two-year process of information-gathering,...
IB philosophy
SDG Sustainable Development Goals
Although SDGs exist independently of IB philosophy, the aims and focus of SDGs are compatible with IB thinking, and there are references to SDGs in IB documentation. The IB organization is supportive...
IB philosophy
International-mindedness and the DP librarian
International-mindedness is clearly a key aspect of IB philosophy, and underpins the various IB programmes, and over-arching aspects, such as the Learner Profile. Here, we focus on DP librarian support...