Open AccessHelping students who hurt: Care based policies and practices for the school library
Author(s) -
Meghan Harper
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6921
Subject(s) - school library , space (punctuation) , best practice , psychology , public relations , sociology , pedagogy , political science , computer science , library science , law , operating system
School libraries provide unique opportunities to help those students who are experiencing difficult or hurtful situations in their lives. This literature synthesis focuses on strategies that school librarians can use to build a library program based on the ethic of care, including providing instruction, curating a collection, and creating a library environment as a healing space for those who hurt. The synthesis concludes with policy and practice recommendations.