Resilience in the Aftermath: School Libraries Rebounding After Trauma

Soulen, Rita Reinsel; Tedrow, Lara; Sullivan, Kelsey

doi:10.29173/slw8259

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“…We can move forward to a new narrative by re-engineering our standard procedures for teaching our LIS students about nontraditional materials purchasing, showing patrons how to access these materials, and demonstrating how digital and unconventional resources are best used and enjoyed. We must revisit how we teach our LIS students about policies surrounding selection of diverse materials and formats, and innovative pedagogies for our university programs which influence practice for our PreK-12 learners under ordinary conditions, to prepare for the extraordinary (Soulen, Tedrow, and Sullivan, 2020).…”

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Beyond Resilience

Soulen

2022

PAAC

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This collection of three studies investigated children’s frequency of access to school and public library materials as well as format preferences and resources used to access reading materials prior to, during, and predicted after the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of parents of children ages 2-18 was conducted which included demographics and other factors. Data were analyzed for significant differences over time and by subgroup. Results indicate that children’s frequency of access to reading materials was negatively influenced by school and library closures and limited access. The child’s age and school environment were influencing factors. Results also indicate differences in format preferences and types of resources used to access reading materials over time. Educators of school and public librarians hold a responsibility to instruct LIS students to prepare for resilience by teaching library patrons how to access and enjoy digital materials in transformative times.

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Beyond Resilience

Soulen

2022

PAAC

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“…Research reveals that many libraries, particularly in developing countries, lack a DMP, leaving them vulnerable to disasters (Abareh et al, 2021; Alegbeleye, 1990; Ayoung et al, 2016; Kaur, 2009; Khalid and Dol, 2015; Superio, Alayon and Oliveros, 2019). A functional DMP offers an organized approach to disaster response, reducing chaos (Soulen et al, 2020), while the absence of a DMP can lead to a failure to protect resources or even the failure of their survival (Khumalo and Nyirenda, 2017).…”

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When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

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Sebial-Guinanao

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IFLA Journal

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Disasters, whether triggered by natural or man-made hazards, frequently threaten libraries in the Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research involved a detailed seven-part survey that was completed by 90 head librarians or officers-in-charge across the country. The findings indicate that many libraries have experienced disasters in the past decade. Despite this, most lack adequate preparedness, with 69 operating without a disaster management plan. This lack of preparedness is attributed to constraints such as limited finances and human resources, among others, along with a perception of low disaster risk. While most libraries have implemented basic emergency protocols, such as alarm systems and emergency kits, and some have insurance and updated emergency telephone trees, these measures fall short of the comprehensive requirements for effective disaster management. The study underscores the vital importance of disaster management plans, adequate equipment, sturdy library structures and strong library networks in disaster preparedness and management. It also calls for urgent action in policy enforcement, capacity building and further research to bolster the resilience of libraries against potential disasters.

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“…School librarians and school library programs seek organizational resilience to promote equity of access when confronted with societal disruption, especially for vulnerable populations (Aldrich, 2018; Soulen et al, 2020). The school library serves as a point of access to information and ideas and as a learning laboratory for acquiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills (American Library Association (ALA), 2007).…”

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Students’ frequency of access to school library materials in transformative times

Soulen

2021

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered many school and school library closures, resulting in shifts to online and/or hybrid instruction and limited school library access. This survey of parents of PreK–12 students (aged 2–18 years) investigated students’ frequency of access to school library materials prior to (T1), during (T2), and predicted after (T3) the pandemic ( n = 230). Demographics such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity and other factors such as household income, community type, geographic location, type of school, school environment, and number of books in home were collected. Frequency of access to school library materials was compared at T1, T2, and T3 by demographic and other factors. Results demonstrate that frequency of access to school library materials differed significantly between time points. Repeated-measures analysis of variance showed a significant difference between T1 and T2 and between T2 and T3 but not between T1 and T3. Significant interactions were found for age and frequency of access over time, with age group 6–10 years showing the most change. Significant differences were found for all three types of school environment, with face-to-face students showing less disruption in their access than online and hybrid students. Students’ frequency of access to school library materials was negatively influenced by closures and limited access, with the expectation of a return to similar frequency of access on resumption of normal operations. Given the strong associations between access to school library resources and academic performance, these results suggest student learning may have suffered during these closures.

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Resilience in the Aftermath: School Libraries Rebounding After Trauma

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Beyond Resilience

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When a disaster strikes: Are libraries in the Philippines ready?

Students’ frequency of access to school library materials in transformative times

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