The document introduces a new library collection aligned with IB standards for international schools. It includes over 200 ebooks and print books curated by IB teachers and librarians. The collection supports IB pedagogy through extensive tagging and is organized by themes, concepts, and attributes. It can be implemented through different purchase and licensing options, and provides resources to support teachers, librarians, students, and school administration.

1. InquiryEd.com and TheIBLibrary.com proudly present….
Aligned with International
Baccalaureate, CIS, and
NEASC accreditation
standards for libraries,
teachers and schools and
focused on the special
needs of international
schools.
The
International
School
Library
Collection

2. Please allow us to introduce a unique collection of
library titles, aligned, and curated by IB teachers and
librarians from around the world to meet the needs of
your school, teachers and students.
For Your Teachers: All of the titles have been extensively researched and tagged using
IB pedagogy. This allows teachers and students to search the collection using IB
terminology (ATLs, Transdisciplinary Themes, Central Ideas, Learner Profile Attributes,
Learning Attitudes, Key Concepts, International-Mindedness, Global Contexts, etc.). The
collections are perfect for busy teachers wishing to locate just the right titles for their
lessons. Also, social-emotional tags have been applied to support the needs of
Guidance/Pastoral Counselors. Dual language and translatable books support the needs
of your diverse ESL requirements.
For Your Library: Accreditation standards are increasingly focusing on the information
science role and function in international schools. Acquisition of these titles in either print
or digital (or both) will provide the evidence you need to demonstrate understanding of the
librarians role in providing inquiry education and international-mindedness to diverse
constituencies. Whether you are starting from scratch, or wish to integrate with an existing
digital platform we can meld seamlessly with your needs. Showcase your commitment to
the ATLs by being proactive in recommending resources during unit planning. Introducing
this tailor-made collection to your school will position the library at the heart of inquiry
process and further your goal of offering diverse cultural perspectives.
For Management: The physical collection can be purchased in bulk at a steep
discount, or delivered free with a digital subscription. The digital collection uses a simple
subscription model which allows multi-user unlimited access. This is ideal for homework,
library and class use. Also, we customize your installation to match your school’s colors
and logo, thus extending the school’s branding and showing your commitment to digital
education.
For the Student: Not only are the books fun and easy to read, they are available on
any device, at any time. Furthermore, this collection fosters international-mindedness
and cultural diversity. Students of all ages can collaborate on projects and connect in
reading challenges with students, librarians and teachers around the world.
We look forward to having the opportunity to discuss this offer and demonstrate our
commitment to your school. For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Lisa MacLeod - Managing Director Sue M. Gwilliam - MCLIP
Advisory Board - Teacher Advocate Advisory Board - Library Advocate
Boca Raton, Florida, USA Murren, Switzerland

3. Management Executive Summary:
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• Appropriate for IB /CIS /NEASC schools.
• Strongly supports compliance with accreditation
standards for library resources, ESL, international-
mindedness in a global context.
• Appropriate for existing schools or new schools.
(We build special library packages if desired).
• Easy implementation for staff. Personal service and
technical support provided.
• Works with your existing digital platform or can be
used stand-alone.
• Customized school branding furthers your
marketing.
• Foster global citizenship and international-
mindedness. Mother-Tongue / First Language
solutions available to assist with ESL/ELT issues.
• Multiple finance and license options starting as low
as $500 USD for unlimited simultaneous usage of
the digital collection. Reading Fundraiser and
Adopt-A-School option available.

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The digital collection will be branded with the
logo of your school. We match the look and feel of your
website for the digital collection. As parents help their
children login, read and complete homework
assignments, your branding on this leading edge
platform will reinforce your school’s message of quality
education provision and digital leadership.
Executive Summary: Marketing
Customized School Branding Enhances Marketing

5. Librarian Executive Summary:
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• Matching ebooks and print books from multiple publishers with over
100+ awards. Quarterly additions to digital library at no charge.
• Curated and aligned with IB, CIS, and NEASC pedagogy.
• Searchable curation using IB terminology for easy retrieval.
• Stand-alone or integrate with your current digital library and LMS.
• Simple subscription model allowing multiple simultaneous user
access without limits.
• Collection awareness posters, training, and documentation
provided. Position the library as the hub of Inquiry and
international-mindedness in your school.
• Boost the cultural diversity of your library. Over 40 different
countries represented by authors and subjects.
• Custom multi-language “mother tongue” collections easily added.
• Our Reading Fundraiser option can make the entire collection free.
(This is not a book selling fundraiser, it is a reading fundraiser and
extremely easy to implement as we handle all the details).

6. Teacher Executive Summary:
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• Free for teachers. Sign up and use the same day.
• All IB PYP and MYP ATLs, Transdisciplinary Themes, Global
Contexts, Learner Profile Attributes, Learner Attitudes are covered
(and easily found through keyword searches).
• Easy to use in classroom. Convenient for homework. Offsite
access allowed and encouraged.
• International-mindedness and global “connect and collaborate”
activities are included for each title providing real world connection
and action/reflection.
• Translation projects easily support cross-disciplinary teaching. We
allow and encourage translations of our books. Contact us for more
information on this project.

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IT Executive Summary: Easy Implementation,
Stand-Alone or Integrated With Your
Technology.
This special collection of titles is
prepackaged and ready to go. It can
be used stand-alone or integrated
with your existing LMS. We typically
will dialogue with your IT/ICT,
teachers, media specialists and
library teams to plan a smooth
implementation.
The digital system is free for
teachers. This allows the evaluation
committed to obtain valuable
feedback on the collection before
purchasing.
In special situations, like China
or Africa, we can deliver the entire
collection to your local servers.
The digital collection
can be integrated with
your LMS or stand-
alone.
Our library science
advisors stand ready to
assist you with catalog
integration for both the
physical and digital
collection.

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Each book is also assigned social and
emotional tags to assist Guidance/Pastoral Counselors
and provide further applicability to more users.
Guidance / Pastoral Executive Summary:
Social - Emotional Tags are Applied to All Titles
The Following Diversity-Social-Emotional
Topics are Covered.
(Partial List)
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Manners, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Feelings,
Bullying, Self Acceptance, Diversity, Self esteem,
Friendship, Problem Solving, Physical Challenges-
Speech Impediment, Stuttering, Eye Glasses,
Culture- West Indies, Christianity, Middle Eastern,
Asian, Tibet,.. More…

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International-Mindedness: Trending
(StudentsWillEnjoyHavingGlobalPenPals)
Multilingualism and intercultural
understanding
For the IB, learning to communicate in
a variety of ways in more than one
language is fundamental to the
development of intercultural
understanding. IB programmes, therefore,
support complex, dynamic learning
through wide-ranging forms of expression.
All IB programmes require students to
learn another language. Intercultural
understanding involves recognizing and
reflecting on one’s own perspective, as
well as the perspectives of others. To
increase intercultural understanding, IB
programmes foster critical appreciation of
many different beliefs, values, experiences
and ways of knowing. The goal of
understanding the world’s rich cultural
heritage invites the IB community to
explore human commonality, diversity and
interconnection.
Global engagement
Global engagement represents a
commitment to address humanity’s
greatest challenges in the classroom and
beyond. IB students and teachers are
encouraged to explore global and local
issues, including developmentally
appropriate aspects of the environment,
development, conflicts, rights and
cooperation and governance. Globally
engaged people critically consider power
and privilege, and recognize that they
hold the earth and its resources in trust for
future generations.
http://ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/brochures-flyers-
and-posters/ ,
http://ibo.org/globalassets/digital-
tookit/brochures/corporate-brochure-en.pdf ,
http://ibo.org/globalassets/digital-
tookit/brochures/ib-continuum-brochure-en.pdf
“PYP (including the Early Years) lays the
foundation of International-
Mindedness. It opens the minds of
Teachers, Students and Families
beginning at an early age. When this
focus starts in PYP, carries through MYP,
then into DP, the International-
Mindedness of Students is that much
stronger. It is more broad in thinking, less
narrow minded or superficial. It doesn’t
just skim the surface, it would have had
time to grow in the minds and hearts of
the Students, with the support of their
Teachers and Families, and be very
deeply rooted by time they get to DP.”
Lisa MacLeod
Director & Teacher Advocate
The IB Library.com | InquiryEd.com
Boca Raton, Florida, USA

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International-Mindedness and Global
Citizenship is Built In
Each physical book and ebook
is connected to a global online
community. Teachers can post
projects, see what other children
around the world are doing, and
connect in multiple languages.
The inquiry education concepts of “Reflection and
Action” are supported with a global emphasis. We help
students get involved with other students and projects
around the world.

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Library Performance
The breadth of resource provision is a major
component of evaluation within the accreditation
process. Having a matching digital and print library
that meets the needs of students is a plus for access.
Social-emotional, diversity, and international-
mindedness elements are also core features of the
library of the future. Providing Mother-Tongue / First
Language resources for EAL/ELL and multi-language
students further extends the usefulness of the collection.
Good governance requires evidence-based acquisition,
ensuring appropriateness of resources and value for
money.

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In the era of tight budgets the built in usage reports
are critical. Having a collection that specifically addresses
the needs of teachers, students, and the accreditation bodies
is paramount. Connecting the library to the PYP curricula
brings more usage to the library.
Built By International Library Specialists for the
Real World of Librarians.

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Award Winning Books.. From Authors Around the
World… Published by Top Companies.. Available
Direct or from your Current Library Supplier.
Each title (print and ebook) has
an ISBN and is available world-
wide through Ingram, Baker &
Taylor, or other established library
suppliers with full metadata which
is easily integrated with your LMS.
You can buy directly from us at
a significant discount. There are a
total of over 50 Awards granted to
the books in this collection so you
are buying top quality work for your
PYP collection.
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We represent over
100 publishers
with top quality
content. It is easy
for us to put
together special
collections in
multiple
languages.

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It is very easy to “search” for resources to
support a particular lesson or homework assignment.
The collection is not only tagged with IB pedagogy, it
includes Social-Emotional Tags, International-
Mindedness keywords and more. This is a sample
record from the digital collection. (Do you have a book
on European Folktales yet?)
Easy Retrieval by Teachers

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Our simple to use digital ebooks are easily read in
the classroom or anywhere in the world. They can be read
on any device from tablets to computers to smart phones..
The digital collection is easily integrated with your
technology or can be used stand-alone.
Teachers Can Project The Ebook in the Classroom
or use the Print Book. Parents and Students can
read the ebook on any device.

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The Teacher and Student Guide for each title
was written by IB trained teachers and educators
following the guidelines and principals of inquiry
educational concepts. The Guides can be used “off the
shelf” or your teachers can customize them for your
particular school. Each Guide also includes a specific
recommendation for a library research
activity to connect!
Teachers Will Love the Prepared Teacher &
Student Guides that Go With Each Book.

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Optional: Support a less fortunate school.
Instill Global Citizenship and International-
Mindedness in your students.
If your school purchases a school license, we can
handle all the details of connecting your students and
your school with a less fortunate school. Their school
will receive a full set of the IB Library resources and will
be able to connect and collaborate on the same ebooks
with your students via our safe and secure inquiry
collaboration site. Teach your students to help others.

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A Reading Fundraiser Can Boost Your
Library Collection (and Make this
Collection Free):
Our technology conveniently can support a Reading Fundraiser
for your school and library. (In the US, we see about $50 to $100 per
student raised in this manner). Even in a small school of 250 students
this is a significant number and certainly more efficient for your staff than
a book fair. Working closely with your team, we handle all the details,
from providing sign-up forms, to tracking, to payment.

19. The PYP collection is ready now. The MYP collection is following
closely behind.
The PYP Collection:
200+ curated ebooks and
matching print books
focused on the needs of
international schools.
Aligned with International
Baccalaureate, CIS, and
NEASC accreditation
standards for libraries,
teachers and schools.
PRIMARY
YEARS
Library
Collection

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The PYP Collection has been Aligned and
Curated Extensively.
Show your teachers the
search terms available. Acquiring
curated resources that pinpoint
the needs of teachers is every
librarians’ dream. While librarians
aim to offer general coverage and
encourage browsing, if the
collection specifically is aligned
with standards, administrators and
teachers will appreciate the
forethought used in bringing a
collection of this sort to the
school. During budget
discussions, this is paramount.
The curated PYP Collection
meets the needs of librarians,
teachers, parents and the
school. The digital and physical
collections are truly user-
friendly and aligned with
Transdisciplinary Themes,
Central Ideas, Learner Attitudes,
Learner Profile Attributes, Key
Concepts… and much, much
more.

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Each book is categorized by the IB Transdisciplinary
Themes and then further by Central Ideas, Learner Profile
Attributes, Learner Attitudes and Key Concepts. All subjects
are covered, including many of the harder to find subjects such
as Guidance, Art, Music, Language, and more.
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Teachers Will Love the Organization of the Books

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Transdisciplinary Themes, Learner
Attitudes, and Learner Profile Attributes… Also
included and searchable.
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Organized by International Baccalaureate
Pedagogy

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Appendixes:
1. Applicability to the 2014-15 IB Library Performance Rubric
2. Applicability to the IB Approaches to Learning (ATLs)
3. Sample Book Metadata
4. Sample Book Covers
5. Licensing Options
a. Free for teachers
b. Library License
c. School / Other License
6. Implementation Questions for School, Library, and Teachers.
7. An International Team of Contributors

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The following points illustrate how the PYP Collection supports elements of
library performance evaluation..
•Ensure that Collection Development is informed and focused. The PYP Collection is focused
specifically on the multicultural needs of K-5 International Schools.
•Demonstrate curriculum knowledge by offering patrons resources to meet their Inquiry needs.
The extent of alignment and curation shows a deep understanding of curriculum knowledge. Further, each
title has numerous inquiry based lessons and exercises in the associated Teacher and Student Guides.
•Showcase the understanding of Information Literacy as one of the cross-curricular Approaches to
Learning (ATLs). Each title is cross-referenced with other titles for cross-curricular activities. Also, teacher
and student guide also has library research projects suggested within.
•Be proactive in collaborative planning with teachers, sharing your resource expertise. We provide the
librarian with numerous ways to bring this collection to the teachers attention. Once the teaching faculty sees
the alignment within the collection, collaborative planning will occur naturally.
•Facilitate speedy access to the information students need for deep understanding of topics. With the
digital collection, we offer immediate keyword searching for further reference on any topic both within our
collection. Not only can students go deeper into their subjects, with our global connections we can provide
deep understandings that include collaboration with students in other countries.
•Boost cultural diversity in the library and be confident that it’s age-appropriate and current.
Approximately 50 countries are connected inside the PYP collection. The grade levels are certified by
teachers and the information is current and timeless.
•Promote reading for pleasure with an import of attractive new titles. Quarterly updates are provided at
no cost to the digital collection. The technology facilitates reading from home, while traveling.. anywhere.!
Reading contests and Reading Fundraisers are promoted throughout the year.
•Use the collection as a focus for promotional events and activities for the school community. The
PYP collection is connected to the world. Through our global connections, we offer numerous opportunities
for helping others, connecting to others, and coming together for global citizenship.
•Attract new library patrons who prefer digital formats. Digital formats are now “a must” for leading
educational institutions. Our digital collection can become the backbone for your digital future, or it can
integrate easily with what you already have.
•Match print and Ebooks to suit your readers’ preferences and learning styles. Not only do our print
books and our ebooks match, we provide numerous ways to connect with the format of the reader’s choice.
•Customise and extend the collection to meet the changing student profile. We offer extensive “custom
collection” services. Whether you need more titles in multiple languages, or more titles in a certain niche, our
special collection department can assist.
Appendix 1: Applicability to the Librarian
Performance Rubric.

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Familiar to MYP but new to DP this month. ATLS are:
•· Communication
•· Organisation
•· Information Literacy
•· Problem Solving & Thinking Skills
•· Reflection
•· Collaboration
The student population in an international school is
transient so the schools need to be dynamic and
respond quickly to change.
From year to year, a library will be required to adapt the
Mother tongue fiction collections for example, to reflect
the current population.
Appendix 2: Approaches to Learning (ATLs)

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Appendix 3: Sample Metadata & Book List

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Appendix 4: Sample Book Covers

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Appendix 5a. Teacher Licensing Options
Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for
libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions
in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.
License Level Included
Teacher
License
$ Free
Unlimited
Use.
200+ Award winning ebooks to choose from;
New Ebooks added quarterly.
Each book has its own Teacher Guide and
Student Guide (Word format).
Unlimited downloads and simultaneous usage
is included.
Organized and searchable by keywords and
Transdisciplinary Theme, Central Idea, Learner
Profile Attributes, Learner Attitudes, Social-
Emotional Tags, Country and more.
Available for projection on the classroom
computer, or for reading on the tablet or
smart phone.
Free membership to
www.InquiryConnection.com, a place for
teachers and students to connect and
collaborate globally.
A complete Parent Communications kit is
included to encourage reading at home and
facilitate homework.
50% discount on purchasing print books for
classroom or student use.

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Appendix 5b: Library Licensing Options
Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for
libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions
in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.
License Level Included
Library
License
Based on Size and
Complexity of Library.
Starts at $500 USD.
Includes all of the
“Teacher” functions
… plus…..
20-50% Discount for
Multiple Libraries in
District or Region or
Consortia.
Tracking and Usage Reporting for Budget
Analysis.
Custom integration of keywords with your
LMS;
Custom collection services available
including extensive Mother-Tongue/First
Language collections.
Library Site Assistant assigned to respond
quickly to your questions.
Every teacher in school given a login.
We help you promote the collection with
News, Notices, Posters.. and other
internal marketing materials.
5 Special “Library Information Projects”
created to connect the collection to your
library resources.

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Appendix 5c: School Licensing Options
Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for
libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions
in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.
License Level Included
School
License
Based on Size of
School.
Includes all of the
aforementioned
functions for
Teachers and
Libraries … plus…..
Custom branding for your school.
Complete integration with your existing
technology, or use as the basis for a
complete digital collection manager.
Add your documents or collections to our
digital system.
Parent Logins provided for homework
tracking and at home reading.
A Less fortunate school will be funded in
your name if desired.
Custom License for
Multiple Locations
Please contact us if you have a special
situation or multiple locations.
Underprivileged?
No Budget?
Please let us know your situation.

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Appendix 6a: Implementation Questions
School, Library, Teacher
We envision an implementation team composed of your management, your librarian,
your teachers and your IT department. Please let us know how you would approach
this project if it comes to fruition. This is specific to your PYP Library. (We are
working on MYP). Remember, if you are a teacher, you may use the system at no
charge. Simply visit www.ThePYPStudent.com and register.
School Questions:
What is your accreditation standing? New school? Existing School? Which governing body?
How many PYP (K-5) Students and Teachers? MYP? DP? Do you have an EYP program (nursery,
school or pre-K)?
What is your average class size? Do you use combination classes?
What is your school’s policy on computers, tablets, and technology for students? Do you have an IT
department for student technology.
Do you have a branded digital reading system?
Do you use ManageBac, or Atlas or other management system? (Our content can interface with any
system).
Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you do or do not face.
Is a fundraiser of interest, or does it not fit within your culture?
Would your school be interested in assisting a less fortunate school?

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Appendix 6a: Implementation Questions
Library Questions:
What is the background of your librarian staff and team? How many? Etc.
Are you more interested in the digital system, the print books, or both for your collections?
If you are interested in print books, are you are looking to boost the regular, catalogued library stock,
or add a special collection. Who is your current physical book supplier?
Do you allow teachers to buy print books directly? Or do they buy through you, the Librarian?
Do you have an LMS for PYP? Do you have an LMS for digital? Please discuss.
Do you have a digital reading system for PYP or any level? Please discuss.
What is your catalog management philosophy and system? Is your existing PYP library organized
more by the traditional Dewey Decimal system? Or, have you created a system specific to the needs
of your school?
Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you and your constituents do or do not face. Do you have
adequate mother-tongue / first language resources?
What PYP programs currently exist to foster information literacy and other research skills that
connect the library to its constituents?
How do you currently publicize new collections to your teachers and students?
What are the social-emotional learning requirements that you face and how do you feel about the
resources you have available to you?

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Appendix 6b: Implementation Questions
Teacher Questions:
Do you teach in groups, or teams? Who moves around, you or the student?
Which of your teachers have the most difficulty finding Inquiry Educational materials that meet the
requirements of your school or accreditation body? Please discuss.
Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you do or do not face.
What programs currently foster “international-mindedness”?
How hard or easy is it for you to find resources in your library that meet your school’s educational
pedagogy? (Such as Transdisciplinary Themes, Central Ideas, Learner Attitudes and Learner Profile
Attributes that are used by IB, realizing that your school may have different terms).
What are the social-emotional learning requirements that you face and how do you feel about the
resources you have available to you?
Do you assign reading homework? Do your students have digital reading devices at home?
How involved are the parents in your class or school?
Would you buy books for your class with your teacher budget?
We are able to adapt our Teacher and Student Guides very easily to any school’s format. Would you
please send us a copy of what you currently have available?
Would you be interested in having the ability to upload all the existing Teacher materials from your
school into a central repository?
Do you project books? Do you have a digital whiteboard? Please discuss your ‘in class’ technology.

34. Appendix 7: Featured International
Contributors- TheIBLibrary.com
At The IB Library.com we are proud to have a highly diverse, global and experienced group
of internationally-minded teacher, parent and author advisors and contributors. Here are
just a few:
 Lisa MacLeod, USA - The IB Library.com Director, IB PYP Teacher & Parent Advocate
Lisa’s passion is global education for our younger people. That's why she’s proud to be a leading member of
our team at TheIBLibrary.com. Lisa is a former 2nd Grade Teacher at Morikami Park Elementary IB World
School. She has been extensively trained, and experienced, in the IB PYP Programme by the International
Baccalaureate Organization®. She has over 16 years of classroom teaching experience including Team Leader,
New Teacher Mentor and Workshop Creator/ Presenter on “Surviving Your First Year of Teaching”. Lisa
graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BAE from Florida Atlantic University with a Florida Teacher Certification
grades 1-6 with ESOL Endorsement. Through Substitute Teaching and Volunteering she continues to stay
active in the school community. She has worked with students at all ability levels, from grades Pre-K through
Grade 5. She is also the proud author of “My Primary Years Reflection Journal“- a specialized printed
student journal that exhaustively conforms to IB pedagogy. http://thepypstudent.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/01/MyPrimaryYearsSchoolJournal.pdf
 Sue M. Gwilliam, Switzerland – MCLIP, IB Librarian, Accreditation Officer & Library
Advocate
Sue is an IB trained Librarian and a Chartered Member of CILIP (the UK professional association). As Library
Advocate on the IBLibrary team, she brings a wealth of experience from many library sectors and now
specializes in school libraries. As a Head of Department in an international senior school, Sue managed a
library serving a multi-lingual ESL student body representing 42 nationalities and following a variety of
programmes. Recently she has moved to an international, bilingual Prep. school, in a dual role as Librarian
and Accreditation Officer. She has expertise in Council of International Schools (CIS) & NEASC whole-school
accreditation - which includes ensuring libraries meet the standards set for membership of these two
esteemed organisations. As Chair of the ‘CIS & NEASC Re-accreditation Steering Committee’ at a prestigious
Swiss school, she successfully lead her colleagues through a four year school-improvement process. Her
philosophy is that libraries foster international-mindedness, through the provision of carefully selected
resources and opportunities for global connections. Based in Switzerland, Sue loves to connect with peers
from around the world to find collaborative opportunities in education.
 Bianca Koster, China- Vice Principal, IB PYP Coordinator, Teacher Contributor & Advisor
Bianca Koster is originally from the Netherlands. She has taught various programmes in the Netherlands,
Netherlands Antilles (Curacao) and USA. Bianca was the Principal of the Dutch School in Ghana and worked
as an educational consultant in the Netherlands Antilles and Ghana.
For the last five years Bianca has been at Changsha WES Academy, an IB PYP World School in China, where
she is the vice principal, founding PYP Coordinator, and teaching Early Years-grade 1.
Bianca is a qualified Dutch elementary teacher, has a post-graduate Diploma in Pedagogy and an MA in
Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State University, New York, USA. Besides these qualifications, she has
an extended Curriculum Vitae with a wide variety of courses and trainings. Bianca has also led various
educational projects and presented workshops in the Caribbean, USA, Ghana and China.

35. Featured International Contributors-
TheIBLibrary.com
 Rachel McLeod, Australia- IB PYP Coordinator, Teacher Contributor & Advisor
Rachel comes from Melbourne, Australia. She gained her Bachelor of Education from Melbourne University
and most recently her Masters in Educational Leadership from Deakin University. She has taught overseas at
International schools for nearly 15 years. Rachel has taught students from a range of age levels including Pre-
K, Grade 1, Grade 2, ESL, and for the past 9 years she has worked in the role of PYP Coordinator. Rachel is
passionate about student learning – she cares deeply about what students are taught, how they learn and
what students then do as a result of their learning. This passion aligns perfectly with the philosophy and
approach of the Primary Years Programme. Rachel has helped several schools with their PYP journey from
the consideration phase to the evaluation visit. She is an IB educator who is qualified for IB site visits and IB
consultancy. Rachel has worked in China for the past 10 years, where both of her children were born. Rachel
and her family will soon be departing Asia and will be heading to Eastern Europe where Rachel will continue
in her role as a PYP Coordinator. She will be assisting her new school with their upcoming IB Evaluation visit.
 Tiziana Ciccone, USA- Reggio Emilia, Montessori Advisor, Teacher Contributor, Author
Tiziana is the Founder, President & Curriculum Director of Reggio Kids. She graduated from Humber College with
Honors in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Developmental Delays. Adding to her education, she earned a
Montessori Teaching Diploma. Tiziana has over 30 years of experience working with children and their families and has
been the Executive Director of several preschools. Since 1997, her efforts have been directed toward studying the
Reggio Emilia Approach, fascinated by its unique pedagogy and deep respect for the child as a participant in the
learning process. Exploring this approach, she joined an American Study Tour to the preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy in
2003 and then again in 2011. She has traveled throughout North America and abroad to in her research. In 2013,
Tiziana joined the education faculty at Centennial College, teaching students about the Reggio Approach. She has acted
as a program consultant for other schools, developing curriculum with a strong emphasis on the learning environment.
Adding to her accomplishments, Tiziana is now a children’s book author. She currently has six books published, and
many more on the way.
 Lynette Chia, Singapore- Teacher, Parent Contributor and Advisor
Lynette Chia is an experienced preschool and kindergarten teacher from Singapore. She has more than 7
years of teaching experience, educating children from 3 to 6 years old. She specializes in integrated learning
and encourages children to explore and learn about the world around them.
 Meenakshi Chadha, India- Parent Contributor and Advisor
Meenakshi Chadha is in Delhi, India. She holds an MBA degree with dual specialization in Human Resource and
Marketing. She is the proud mother of a 4 year old daughter, Anshika. Anshika loves gardening and animals. She has
a keen interest in Science. She wants to become a veterinary physician when she grows up.

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