The challenges of the school library as an evolving learning space

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Outline

This essay will specifically focus on the libraries of educational institutions - in particular school libraries - their role in learning and the way in which design, design thinking and the design process can optimise student outcomes given the financial, physical and time constraints inherent to the school environment.... (read more)