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ERIC Number: EJ1238671
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1094-9046
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Trauma-Informed School Libraries: A Space for All
Pelayo, Elizabeth
Knowledge Quest, v48 n3 p50-55 Jan-Feb 2020
Some people see the school library as merely a place for books and materials, but for many students, it is a refuge and a place where they can relax and feel safe. School libraries are more than receptacles of books, technology, and audiovisual needs; they are sanctuaries for many students dealing with issues outside of school. Whether it is addressing students' academic needs or their social-emotional problems, school librarians and staff provide an engaging and comfortable place for young people. That's why it's important school librarians be trauma sensitive and trauma informed; school librarians need to understand how trauma affects the brain so that they can help students suffering from these issues. To be defined as a trauma-informed and -sensitive environment a school or library must commit to supporting every student. This article examines how to assess and implement a Trauma-Informed School Library.
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 - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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