Report: School libraries in South Australia 2019 Census This report presents the results of a survey census and website review of school libraries, taken across all South Australian schools in Term 3, 2019. The census collected data on school library staffing, facilities, funding, and support. Results reveal that schools with a qualified teacher librarian are … Continue reading Report: School libraries in South Australia 2019 Census
Curious and Wild #2 "I am curious about school libraries and what is their most valued and used resources these days?" Paul - Dentist. Return to all posts Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay updated Join our mailing list. Subscribe Search Connect © 2020 Students Need School Libraries
Curious and Wild #1 "I am curious about media literacy and how I can use my library lessons to teach digital and information literacy skills to students in Prep right the way through to Year 8. " Madison Dearnaley, Teacher Librarian, Pacific Lutheran College. Return to all posts Working together to ensure student access to high … Continue reading Curious and Wild #1
Curious and Wild Blog Series International School Library Day is nicely timed this year to coincide with CBCA Book Week. Mark your calendar for October 20, 2020. Whether you are celebrating one or both events, we invite you to join us in a range of amazing opportunities. More information can be found on the ALIA and SNSL websites. … Continue reading Curious and Wild Blog Post Series
Big News: ACER Report reveals data about staffing in SA School Libraries The 2011 Parliamentary Inquiry into School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia recommended national research into the links between library programs and student achievement as well as data on Teacher Librarian numbers in Australian schools. The School Library Association of South … Continue reading Big News: SA ACER Report into School Library Staffing
Have Your Say - Softlink School Library Survey Now Open Take part in the 2020 Softlink School Library survey! #SchoolLibrarySurvey. The Survey is your opportunity to have a say on the trends and issues facing school libraries and is open to all schools in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific. Survey closes 15 Sept, 2020. … Continue reading Have Your Say – 2020 Softlink School Library Survey Now Open
Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #28 The Library Team at Heathdale Christian College (Werribee and Melton) have been busy during both Victoria's first and second COVID outbreaks. What has been the focus for your school library/role during the COVID-19 Crisis? Library teacher turning 1st round of remote learning did take library classes, using … Continue reading Snapshot of A School Library During COVID-19 #28
Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #27 The Library Team at an Independent school in VIC share what they have been doing to support staff and students during COVID-19. What has been the focus for your school library/role during the COVID-19 Crisis? Maintaining as many Library services as safe and possible and shifting them … Continue reading Snapshot of A School Library During COVID-19 #27
Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #26 Mrs. Wendy Nieto, Elementary School Librarian at The TASIS School In Dorado, Puerto Rico, shares what she has been doing to continue the love of reading during COVID-19 restrictions. Hi, my name is Wendy Nieto and I'm the Elementary Librarian at The TASIS School in Dorado, Puerto … Continue reading Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #26
Article: How Can School Libraries Support Student Wellbeing? Evidence and Implications for Further Research Dr Margaret Merga explores the connection between school libraries and student wellbeing and mental health. Abstract: Concern about student wellbeing and related mental health is a global issue, and schools are increasingly expected to support student wellbeing. While the focus on … Continue reading Article: How Can School Libraries Support Student Wellbeing?
