Abstract

Schools are increasingly concerned with the promotion of student wellbeing, and relatively little is known about school libraries as wellbeing supportive spaces in contemporary schools. This article draws on qualitative interview data from students and library managers to explore how students make use of the school library, and how this relates to the library as a safe space. It finds that school libraries can be highly valued for their capacity to foster belonging and sanctuary and allow exposure to books and opportunities for reading. Students also appreciated how libraries provided a space for relaxing and recharging, supporting lively and social activities as well as quietude. There was recognition of the role of supportive library staff, who created inviting and supportive environments with careful selection of furnishings and decorations.

摘要

学校越来越关注促进学生福祉，而对学校图书馆作为当代学校福祉支持空间的了解相对较少。本文利用来自学生和图书馆管理人员的定性访谈数据，探讨学生如何使用学校图书馆，以及这与图书馆作为安全空间的关系。它发现学校图书馆因其培养归属感和庇护所的能力以及允许接触书籍和阅读的机会而受到高度重视。学生们还赞赏图书馆如何提供一个放松和充电的空间，支持活泼和社交活动以及安静。图书馆工作人员的支持作用得到了认可，他们通过精心挑选家具和装饰创造了诱人和支持性的环境。