Gilcreast, J. (2014). FROM DRAB TO FAB. Knowledge
Quest, 42(4), 38-43.
Jessica Gilcreast is a librarian in New Hampshire. In
this recounting, she describes the years-long process of transforming a library
both physically (furniture, layout) and spiritually, transforming the culture
of the school to recognize the value of a library (complete with librarian).
Breaking it down to a year-by-year description with
the incremental goals, Gilcreast reveals creative problem solving techniques
(grant-writing, advocating to the PTA) combined with an ambitious agenda to
transform her library.
Librarians who work in or have worked in inner-city
schools will recognize the institutional neglect combined with the students who
deserve more – and get it from Ms. Gilcreast.
--Jono Jones
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