Description

School librarians can improve their practice by expanding their interactions to peers from different countries and cultures. This issue explores how school librarians can increase their global competence. Articles address cultural intelligence, international school library guidelines, school library research from around the world, and more.

Guest Editor(s):

• Lesley S. J. Farmer, Professor, California State University (CSU) Long Beach

AASL President(s):

• Steven D. Yates, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, University of Alabama

Author(s):

• Michele A. L. Villagran, Lecturer, University of North Texas
• Barbara Schultz-Jones, Associate Professor and Director, University of North Texas
• Dianne Oberg, Professor Emerita, University of Alberta
• Karen Gavigan, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
• Jennifer L. Branch-Mueller, Professor, University of Alberta
• Connie Champlin, Guide & Consultant, Cultural Adventures
• Kelly Grogg, Librarian, Peace Corps
• Janet Lee, Dean of the Library, Regis University
• Kate Lechtenberg, Doctoral Student, University of Iowa
• Jeanie Phillips, Professional Development Coordinator, The Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education
• Sheila F. Baker, Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, University of Houston-Clear Lake
• Bonnie Alexander, School Librarian, Nelda Sullivan Middle School
• Francesca Sanna, Illustrator and Graphic Designer