This book draws from the Building a Reading Culture and Designing School Libraries of the Future study in Singapore to examine what adolescents want for their school libraries, and how focusing on a user-centric approach to designing learning experiences can encourage self-directed reading and learning. The book offers a way forward for researchers, educators and education systems looking to revitalise their school libraries as informal learning environments that support students’ engaged reading, offer choice in learning and provide a place for their wellbeing within the busyness of the school day. For researchers in education, library science and learning environments, the book offers new interdisciplinary ways for understanding and research.

Chin Ee Loh is Associate Professor in the English Language and Literature Department and Associate Dean (Impact & Partnerships) at the Office for Research, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.