Standard: Designing Learning Environments to Support Participatory Learning
Theme: Designing for Responsive Print and Digital Collections
Growth Phase: Emerging
Growth Indicator: Print and digital collections are inclusive, accessible, support Canadian identity, and the information needs of all learners in the school community.
Study the Quebec School Librarians Network approach to referencing Leading Learning for promoting Canadian identity and diversity; explore the wide variety of learning and teaching resources provided.
Quebec School Librarian’s Network (QSLiN). (2017). Promoting Canadian Identity & Diversity in Your Library. Retrieved from http://qslin.org/promoting-canadian-identity-and-diversity-in-your-library/
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) has created a database of books for educators reflecting themes of social justice and diversity. Includes a helpful topical search engine. Book descriptions include age/grade levels.
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). (2018). Social Justice and Diversity Book Bank. Retrieved from http://sjad.bookcentre.ca/index.php
CSL President Brooks Kirkland discusses the representation of diverse points of view as an important aspect of LLC selection, and outlines what to keep in mind to help explain professional practices. This includes a collection mandate, selection guidelines and criteria, understanding the concept of a balanced collection, and supporting inquiry into diverse points of view.
Brooks Kirkland, A. (2024, May 22). Balance or indoctrination: Developing and defending balanced school library collections. Canadian School Library Journal 8(2). https://journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/balance-or-indoctrination-developing-and-defending-balanced-school-library-collections/