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ERIC Number: EJ1438790
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1094-9046
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Beyond the Books: Libraries as Catalysts for Sustainable Change
Martha Bongiorno
Knowledge Quest, v52 n5 p32-41 2024
In the author's decade-long journey as a school library media specialist, they have witnessed an evolution in the role of education. In today's increasingly interconnected world, going beyond traditional literacy and nurturing informed, empathetic global citizens is becoming a fundamental aspect of our teaching and learning. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a critical framework for global citizenship. The SDG framework gives educators the job of not only addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation, but also bringing learners into these necessary conversations. School libraries, traditionally seen as quiet spaces for book borrowing, are transforming into vibrant epicenters and are in the perfect position to support this global shift in education. The author's experience in the field has shown them that integrating the SDGs into library programming is transformative. It is a leap from providing mere access to information to cultivating a global mindset, empowering learners to make positive change in their local and global communities. In the dynamic library spaces, the author states, we are not just nurturing literacy; we are fostering global citizenship through inclusive resources, positive learning environments, and collaborative programming.
American Association of School Librarians. Available from: American Library Association. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 1-800-545-2433; Web site: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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