{"title":"Sarah Pavey","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Pavey’s work offers insightful guidance for educators and librarians, focusing on creating engaging and dynamic learning environments. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003ePlaying Games in the School Library\u003c\/em\u003e, explore innovative approaches to education that combine play and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those involved in education and reference, Pavey’s writing encourages practical strategies to enrich student experiences and foster a love of reading through interactive activities and thoughtful resource use.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"playing-games-in-the-school-library-by-sarah-pavey-9781783305339","title":"Playing Games in the School Library","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaying Games in the School Library\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore the use of game-based learning and gamification in the library setting. It illustrates how game play can be developed through applying learning theory to practice, exemplified by case studies taken from a variety of international contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by applying prominent learning theories, in particular the use of games to nurture natural curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. It then looks at the effect of playful learning upon individual students and groups. Motivation, engagement, and the development of self-esteem are explored alongside social skills such as team working, oracy, communication, motor skills, and emotional intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate chapters outline the practical use of different types of games including digital, mixed media, physical and active learning, and live games, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each within a teaching and learning context. Finally, consideration is given to how game-based learning and gamification can be used to promote library resources and services for impact, and how collaboration on this approach with subject teachers, senior leadership teams, and the wider community, including parents, can be beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a comprehensive but accessible manner, \u003ci\u003ePlaying Games in the School Library\u003c\/i\u003e will give readers a means of engaging with distance learning, as well as providing a more challenging environment within their physical space. It will equip them with both a practical and theoretical rationale for including the game-based approach in their work while supporting their school’s aims and objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607377789164,"sku":"9781783305339","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783305339-playing-games-in-the-school-library.jpg?v=1778163320"},{"product_id":"the-innovative-school-librarian-by-elizabeth-bentley-9781783300556","title":"The Innovative School Librarian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book takes a strategic approach to the leadership of school libraries and will inspire and enable school librarians to think creatively about their work and the community in which they operate. \u003ci\u003eThe Innovative School Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e raises important questions about the functions of the school librarian and sets out to encourage the reader to re-examine their own professional values, assumptions and practices. This has led to the inclusion of a new chapter on using evidence, a large number of new vignettes to illustrate responses to challenges, as well as a significant restructuring of other chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by current leaders in the field, each chapter addresses the practical issues facing school librarians. This new edition has been fully updated in light of curriculum revisions, resource changes, developments in the use and integration of technology, and new routes into the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe librarian's philosophy and professional identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBridging the gap between different visions for the school library\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and understanding our community\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaking a positive response to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeeping inspired and inspiring others\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrating the library into teaching and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential, thought-provoking book for all school librarians, practitioners in schools library services, and students of librarianship. It has plenty to interest school leadership, headteachers, educational thinkers, public library managers, and local government officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608090067180,"sku":"9781783300556","price":159.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783300556-the-innovative-school-librarian.jpg?v=1778182191"},{"product_id":"the-networked-librarian-by-sarah-pavey-9781783306213","title":"The Networked Librarian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of the school librarian is varied, extending far beyond resource management and collection curation, to include collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for both curriculum support and leisure time. Whether working individually, as part of a library team, or as part of a broader team within the school, local or global community, building and maintaining relationships has become an essential skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Networked Librarian\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable guide to working effectively with the whole school and beyond. Bringing together the author’s extensive experience in school libraries and education, it provides a means for school librarians to engage with their communities to create real impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough packed with practical examples and vignettes, the book goes beyond a ‘how-to’ guide and considers the pedagogical evidence that leads to the success of team membership and leadership. Opening chapters consider what constitutes a team, introducing key elements of the theory of group dynamics, change management and effective communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate chapters then outline how school librarians might engage with different people, both within school and in the wider community, from students and teachers; through support staff from IT departments to caterers; and from governors and parents to public and university librarians. The book also delves into how team working can enhance motivation, the development of self-esteem and how to deal with more challenging situations for amicable resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, consideration is given to how networking can be used to promote library resources and services for impact, whether that is within school or in the local or global community. Overall, this book demonstrates the importance of creating networks to underpin practical applications of forming connections, collaborating with colleagues and co-creating and developing ideas to enhance the school library services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608110940396,"sku":"9781783306213","price":153.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783306213-the-networked-librarian.jpg?v=1778183682"},{"product_id":"the-networked-librarian-by-sarah-pavey-9781783306206","title":"The Networked Librarian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of the school librarian is varied, extending far beyond resource management and collection curation, to include collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for both curriculum support and leisure time. 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