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How to Cite
Being essential: Library values, educational beliefs, and social justice principles that improve and sustain school libraries. (2022). Synergy, 20(2). https://slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/627
Abstract
In a further exploration of The Essential School Library concept Dr Gordon considers the values and principles that underpin quality, essential school library services. The article has a particular focus on the data from the 2018 ‘Massachusetts School Library Study: Equity and Access for Student of the Commonwealth’.
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