The International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) Sub Saharan region joined hands with the Matopo High School in Bulawayo to host an International School Library Month (ISLM) celebrations where the IASL Africa Sub-Sahara Regional Director and Zimbabwe Library Association Prsident-Elect, Mr. Jerry Mathema gave a keynote address emphasizing on the significance of the school library in the education system.

(International School Library Month graphics obtained from ZimLA Mashonaland WhatsApp group inscribed the 2018 school library month theme.)

By Kenneth Mangemba

October is upon us and it’s time to celebrate the immense contribution of school libraries in our communities. The international community through the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) has dedicated the entire month of October as the International School Library Month (ISLM).