Alan Jacques
Librarian
Beyond Books
Alan Jacques is a school librarian with over 20 years' experience in the international schools sector, having served as a library manager, reading specialist, school inspector, consultant, and library trainer. He is a founding board member of the UAE School Librarians Association and has worked in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates.
His current area of interest is designing systems to prevent plagiarism through a systems thinking approach, with a particular focus on the often-overlooked relationship between artificial intelligence and student wellbeing. He enjoys contributing to projects that build culture, strengthen community, and create meaningful connections within schools.
Attend their Events ....
-
Creating A Life Long Love Of Reading
Enjoy a powerful exploration into the behaviour and motivation behind reading and dynamic ways to encourage children to read.
Read More
-
Share Your Winning Strategies For Reading For Pleasure Classrooms
What works best in your reading classroom? Join this collaborative, peer-to-peer session to exchange practical tips, creative ideas, and proven approaches for sparking a lifelong love of reading in every student.
Read More
-
Classroom Libraries: Access And Choice with Alan Jacques
Never underestimate the importance of an easily accessible classroom library rich in choice of books for children.
Read More
QUICK LINKS
© Copyright 2026. Reading for Pleasure, All Rights Reserved.
