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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,...
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...
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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...
Extended essay
Academic databases & EE
Databases - provision and use - is the subject of a common question from and work focus of a DP librarian so we've looked at this elsewhere on this website (these pages are linked below), so here we are...
Extended essay
Librarian roles 3 (tech tools)
How can we use tech tools and products to help support students through the EE process? The scenario: It's 4 am and there's an email from a student needing help with their Extended Essay - there is an...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...