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Reviews “Highlights the outstanding work that is being done to engage children and young people in literacy and reading through a variety of exciting, innovative and engaging programmes.. . . . Engaging, exciting and offers promise of the future of libraries in an increasingly digital world. It presents a picture of the way in which libraries can and should be moving forward taking our captive audiences with us.” —Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Reviewed by Louise Ellis-Barrett , British Museum, UK “Fascinating personal stories. . . . Each interview . . . is important, timely, and valuable. This is a unique and powerful work sure not only to benefit working school, public, and special librarians in expanding their view of what is possible in their practice and providing ideas of how to maximize any situation, but also it is a direct contribution to research and education in librarianship because it captures in-depth scenarios of professional decision making, advocacy building, and learner support that have heretofore been uncollected. I highly recommend this outstanding work and commend the editors and contributors for sharing it to further strengthen the international librarian community.” —IASL Newsletter, review by Marcia A. Mardis, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, School of Information, Florida State University “A rare opportunity to encounter the daily experiences of numerous international school librarians in a published work. [The book] introduces readers to a wide range of librarians working in rural and urban schools. The various experiences of these diverse librarians are captured through a question and answer format that highlights the challenges and opportunities they encounter. Read collectively, these interviews showcase commonalities among the profiled librarians nationally and internationally, serving as windows into the experiences of other librarians and as mirrors of shared professional values. At the same time, these conversations provide a treasure trove of inspiring narratives sure to spark rich discussions about global issues facing contemporary school librarians. . . . Certainly, this collection of interviews provides a large window of experiences that teachers can explore to better understand their colleagues in the school library.” —International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, review by Jamie Campbell Naidoo, PhD, Pauline Foster-EBSCO Endowed Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama “Even in a global world, we are finding that we are more alike than different. These volumes show our shared values and common problems and the individualistic ways librarians responded within their regional milieu.” —Dr. Frederick Nesta, Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Information Studies, University College London, UK “The success and sustainability of any public library depends on its ability to connect with and advance the lives of children. The authors have provided a rare look for all librarians to examine how reading programs from across the world are used by libraries to shape and develop the literacy levels of children and young people. As the CEO of a public library, I‘m thrilled to see an extensive examination through the case study model of libraries working to this end. I highly recommend it. This book sets a new high mark for literature on this topic.” —Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director, CEO, Cleveland Public Library, Ohio, USA “A unique overview of successful literacy and reading programmes from many different regions on all continents. Very inspiring and recommended to all who want to study all forms of reading promotion more intensively!” —Dr. Hannelore Vogt, Director, Cologne Public Library, Germany “This extensive double volume publication does more than highlight the excellent work being done by librarians around the globe; it reveals both the personal and professional challenges and sacrifices many of them face when supporting the educational needs of their communities. These interviews reinforce the positive power literacy and reading programmes have in nurturing young people from all walks of life to become lovers of literature and life-long learners.” —Andrew Hawkins, Headmaster, The Southport School, Australia “An indispensable compilation of the best practices in the library industry. . . . This exceptional compilation of case studies is sure to imbue the reader with sparks for myriad great ideas and, at the same time, help mitigate the chances of falling into a hole. Library services for children and young people are among the most important services that libraries offer. These services are an investment in the future and are more critical now than ever. I invite you to be inspired to create your own programming vision, advancing the library industry even further and making it even more transformative.” —Lance M. Werner, Executive Director of the Kent District Library, Michigan, USA “If you have ever heard someone question the need for libraries in our digital age, this two-volume compendium on literacy and reading programmes for youth provides the ultimate answer: libraries are essential for the human spirit. This collection of interviews of professionals serving communities from Los Angeles to Athens, Australia to Croatia, describes the eclectic path that brings people to the field of librarianship. One commonality is the passion and commitment that they bring to their work. Working in the field of children and teen library services is a mission for people who want to make a difference in the world. From bookmobiles in India to bike-powered Bibliocycle services in Boston, the creativity of the profession is driven with resourcefulness and commitment. These librarians expand the horizons of youth through the gift of literacy, imagination, and a sense of generosity. This two-volume set reads like a novella with heartfelt stories one would not expect to find within the stereotypical library. That is the point, libraries are not merely quiet warehouses of books. They are the great equalizer that offers the young user a path to success. Dr. Lo’s work reveals the range of library services from civic literacy to music lessons to food distribution. The librarian heroes display a sense of adventure, courage and humility as they go about their work saving the planet one child and one book at a time.” —Pam Sandlian Smith, Executive Director, Anythink Libraries, USA “The research and opinion exchange on the topics of library services for children and young people have seen a recent increase in significance, and the last few years have shown that the supply of credible information is experiencing hurdles not seen before. Libraries around the world, be they school, public, academic or national, have become victims, regardless of the continent or the political or economic situation in which they exist. This has caused enormous challenges for library employees. These volumes contain information from librarians working around the world. They share their own stories of how they support the literacy development of the young people in their communities.” —Andris Vilks, Director, The National Library of Latvia “Lifelong reading can be viewed as one of the most important personal processes a person goes through. Libraries are a home to all known and still unknown writers and characters, but also to the librarians who, together, have a powerful potential to change and improve our lives. This 2-volume set is a true testimonial of public libraries—while seemingly operating in an old-fashioned way—are in fact places that have established a form of sharing economy long before it became popular. These places have had a track record of our reading intimacy and our reading history. In the era of Internet de-concentration, collective attention disorder, and mass loneliness in the herds of social networks, I can’t imagine a better cure than the Library—a second home to every human who cares about a fulfilled spiritual life.”—Šarar Ivan, Head of the City Culture Department, City of Rijeka, Croatia “I cannot recollect a book so comprehensive in its approach on one hand, and so clever at drilling down to the local solutions put in place in specific contexts and environments on the other. . . . The book will be especially valuable as a support to the range of initiatives for Children and Youth Adults Section that supports library services and reading promotion initiatives that cater to children and young adults around the world. . . A ‘must read’ for all involved in the field.” —International Journal of Education & Literary Studies, review by David Baker, David Baker Consulting, UK Literacy and Reading Programmes for Children and Young People: Case Studies from Around the Globe presents interviews with over 40 librarians from around the world who tell of their library programs. The volumes are arranged geographically with Volume 1 offering interviews from library professionals from the USA and Europe, and with Volume 2 sharing programs from Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. CONTENTS: VOLUME 2: ASIA, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST Preface PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Introduction Children About the Authors / Editors: Patrick Lo, EdD Associate Professor, Faculty of Library, Information & Media Science, University of Tsukuba, Japan Dr. Patrick Lo served as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Library, Information & Media Science, University of Tsukuba in Japan. He earned his Doctor of Education (EdD from the University of Bristol (UK), and has a Master of Arts in Design Management (MA) from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from McGill University (Canada), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Mount Allison University (Canada). He also took part in a one-year academic exchange at the University of Tübingen in Germany. He is efficient in Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua), English and German. Dr. Patrick Lo has presented nine monographs and 150 research papers and project reports focusing on librarianship, humanities, and education at different local and international workgroup meetings, seminars, conferences, etc., including in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Turkey, United States, and Sweden, and at institutions including the Library of Congress (US), Austrian National Library (Vienna), University of Vienna, National Library of France (Paris), National Institute of Informatics (Japan), Konrad-Zuse-Center for Information Technology (Berlin), etc. His latest book projects on international comparative librarianship include Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management; Inside the World’s Major East Asian Collections: Conversations with the World’s Leading East Asian Librarians, Archivists and Museum Curators; World’s Leading National, Public, Monastery and Royal Library Directors: Leadership, Management, Future of Libraries; and Conversations with the World’s Leading Orchestra and Opera Librarians. Stephanie H. S. Wu Freelance Writer Stephanie H. S. Wu is a freelance writer from Hong Kong. From a young age she has developed an appreciation for literature and a lasting interest in the humanities. She has built a personal brand through blogging and specialises in photography, design, and writing. She has become a corporate ambassador and social media promoter for multiple companies and has had her creative work publicly endorsed by a television series. Stephanie is currently expanding her portfolio to reach other creative industries and has plans to start an ecommerce business. Andrew J. Stark Associate Dean and Head of Libraries and Information Services, The Southport School, Queensland, Australia Andrew J. Stark is an Associate Dean and Head of Libraries and Information Services at The Southport School, an independent Anglican School for boys, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia. For the last ten years, he has been directly involved with developing and promoting library services within independent schools and the broader community. He has completed extensive research into the value of creating positive learning and teaching spaces for all members of the school community. Andrew recognises that the modern librarian requires skills far beyond that of literary expert and research assistant. The contemporary library context now requires public relations experts who can coordinate open, democratic spaces while managing the plethora of available ICTs and text-types, thus enabling students, staff, and parents to make sense of what is on offer in the 21st century library. Andrew is also a member of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Bradley Allard Reference and Outreach Librarian, Clark County Public Library, Winchester, Kentucky, USA Bradley Allard is currently a Reference and Outreach Librarian at the Clark County Public Library in Winchester, Kentucky, USA. He received an MLIS degree from the University of Kentucky, an MA in the Japanese language and literature from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a BA in English literature from the University of Kentucky. He has also spent extensive time studying in Japan as an exchange student at the International Christian University and the University of Tsukuba. His research interests focus on multicultural services in public libraries, outreach services to prisoners, and international librarianship. |
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