Open AccessIssues for School Libraries in the Pacific: A Case Study - Western Samoa
Author(s) -
Janet Murray,
Jacinta Godinet
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl8091
Subject(s) - american samoa , government (linguistics) , work (physics) , pacific rim , library science , political science , geography , engineering , computer science , cartography , archaeology , mechanical engineering , philosophy , linguistics
This paper reviews the literature and previous research about the development of school libraries in South Pacific countries. Then the practical issues currently facing school libraries in the South Pacific are considered, drawing on recent experiences in Samoa, where the authors have worked together on the upgrading of libraries in government schools. Some of the issues arising from this work, and possible solutions, are discussed.