19 research outputs found

    Fighting Bullying Through LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education

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    Undiscovered Formats for Undiscovered Readers

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    Recommended Practices for Library Collections for English Language Learners

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    The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in elementary and secondary education continues to increase and diversify. To serve the needs of this student population, both P12 school libraries and university level curriculum materials libraries must modify their collections to prepare ELL students and classroom educators for success. One such college library recently undertook a project in which we surveyed the literature and current practice regarding ELL collections and services. This presentation covers the results of this study and encourages the provision of a diverse range of quality materials. Grounded in the specific context of one large school district, as well as the broader context of changing U.S. demographics, recommendations include acquiring materials that support the home languages of students and maximizing visibility of other unique formats that will benefit ELLs and other student populations, such as graphic novels and hi-lo books

    A Graphic Novel Tasting: Develop Your Professional Palate for Young Adult Comics

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    Staying knowledgeable of the newest YA graphic novels can be a daunting task. This session will discuss some of the struggles that educators new to graphic novels face as well as a fun activity that participants can do on their own (or together!) to increase their knowledge of the format

    Bridging the Skills Gap: Enhancing the Student Employee Experience

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    Academic libraries have a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of their student employees by teaching and developing skill sets necessary for students to be successful throughout their academic careers. A co-curricular workshop program was developed and implemented to prepare student employees for the real world challenges they will face during their academic careers as well as after graduation. Through participation in a series of one-hour workshops, students acquire skills that aid them in accomplishing academic, personal and professional goals. This workshop series also provides opportunities for the library to engage in the development of their employees in a culture of mentorship, and student participants gain intellectual and practical skills including teamwork, problem solving, and critical/creative thinking

    Sharing Pride Through Curriculum Materials Collections: The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Representation in Picture Books

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    Understanding the changing landscape of LGBTQIA+ representation and its discoverability in popular collection development resources prepares curriculum materials librarians to develop inclusive collections and to support and advocate for the needs of preservice educators and the diverse audiences they serve. This paper maps how LGBTQIA+ representation in children’s picture books has evolved from 2008 to the present and to determine the scope of LGBTQIA+ visibility in professional book reviews. We did this by examining two subsamples from different four-year periods: 2008-2012 and 2018-2022. Our research found that recently published picture books with LGBTQIA+ representation have made substantial progress in depicting a wide range of gender identities and sexual orientations and introducing young readers to diverse stories about the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, the increased use of queer terminology in professional reviews has made LGBTQIA+ picture books more visible, although there are still limitations in representation in professional reviews. However, despite these positive findings, challenges still remain in the inadequate representation of some LGBTQIA+ identitie
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