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Extended essay
Extended essay
Extended essay

The extended essay is the concluding project for the IBDP. The extended essay (EE) process has long been regarded as the prime aspect of the IBDP with which the library and librarian should be involved.This...

05 October 2026
AI and the Extended Essay
Extended essay
AI and the Extended Essay

The impact of artificial intelligence on education is wide ranging, and the stance of the IB and good practice is identified elsewhere in this website. Given that AI is a factor in information sources...

28 August 2026
Librarian roles 1 (IB suggestions)
Extended essay
Librarian roles 1 (IB suggestions)

The IB recommendation is that the librarian supports students through the extended essay process, not just at the start. Here, we look at what the librarian's roles are in relation to the Extended Essay,...

14 August 2026
How the website works
Start here
How the website works

Librarian teaching & learning in the IB Diploma Programme     One of the most important parts of the role of the librarian to IB programmes is involvement with and support  for teaching and learning in...

17 February 2026
Start here
Start here
Start here

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...

10 February 2026
MLA style
Academic integrity
MLA style

On this page, we look at MLA style. It is important to say that the IB does not specify or recommend a particular referencing style or system, but it does need to be a recognisable or generally known...

21 October 2026
Extended essay coordinator & supervisors
Extended essay
Extended essay coordinator & supervisors

People who support DP students in an individual school with their Extended Essay are not just important to students themselves but also to others, such as librarians, who provide ongoing student support...

16 April 2026
Academic integrity
Academic integrity
Academic integrity

Academic integrity Academic integrity is an important aspect of the DP for the librarian, so we focus on:  See also Approaches to Teaching & Learning (ATL)  Photo of journal stacks at University of Cambridge...

02 October 2026
Introducing referencing skills to DP students
Academic integrity
Introducing referencing skills to DP students

Many people, especially in schools, see a natural connection between referencing and the library/ian. This is perhaps especially true for an IB school community. So, it would be helpful for an IBDP librarian...

30 September 2026
Artificial intelligence and IB academic work
Academic integrity
Artificial intelligence and IB academic work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a trending technology and presence that is having a huge impact on schools and libraries. Whilst there are different connections emerging, here we look at the IB stance...

11 September 2026

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