Bibliotherapy / by Sarah McNicol & Liz Brewster (eds.).Call Number: 615.8516 McN
ISBN: 9781783303427
Publication Date: London: Facet, 2018. xvii, 186 p.
Reviewed: Choice (Mar. 2019 vol. 56 no. 7) Recommended for community college libraries.
Description: The basic premise of bibliotherapy is that information, guidance and solace can be found through reading. There is no standard approach to bibliotherapy. This book considers how different theories apply to different types of bibliotherapy, using case studies to illustrate how particular approaches can be used across a broad range of settings and with a variety of user groups. Bibliotherapy programs using books to support good mental health are found around the world. The editors and their contributors present examples from public libraries, academic libraries and healthcare settings internationally–including the UK, North and South America, and Australasia. Collaboration and diversity are key themes: engaging in bibliotherapy offers librarians key opportunities to collaborate with partners outside the profession, while engaging with more diverse audiences. (publ.)