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Join Us Are you a school library professional? Are you passionate about school libraries? Is your school library staffed by library professionals? Are you passionate about advocating for ALL students to have access to staffed school libraries?   JOIN US !!!   WE ARE NEEDING YOUR HELP !!! Join the campaign to advocate for ALL … Continue reading Join Us

Save the Date – Australian School Library Day 2024

Save the Date – Australian School Library Day 2024 It’s time to start planning an epic celebration. Save the date – 21st of August, 2024. Australian School Library Day. Australian School Library Day sits in the middle of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week. It is the perfect opportunity to highlight incredible Australian … Continue reading Save the Date – Australian School Library Day 2024

ASLD 2023 + Competition

ASLD 2023 – Competition Celebrate Australian School Library Day this year with resources, ideas and a competition. Share a story about how school libraries or staff have had a positive impact on your life. As part of the Australian School Libraries Day celebration, you have the chance to win one of eight $100 gift vouchers … Continue reading ASLD 2023 + Competition

EOI – SNSL Campaign Coordinator Role

EOI – Campaign Coordinator Role   A word from Campaign Coordinator – Holly Godfree Dear School Library Community, I’ve come to the (long-considered) conclusion that it is time for me to step down from my role as Coordinator of the Students Need School Libraries campaign.   It was in 2016, a year after its conception, that … Continue reading EOI – SNSL Campaign Coordinator Role

Announcing Australian School Library Day 2022

Announcing Australian School Library Day We are super excited to announce Australian School Library Day. Celebrating on the 24th of August, 2022, Australian School Library Day sits in the middle of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week. It is the perfect opportunity to highlight incredible Australian children’s literature and the amazing things Australian … Continue reading Announcing Australian School Library Day 2022

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Curious and Wild #6

Curious and Wild #6 Back 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 #5

Curious and Wild #5 “School libraries are the engine room of the school providing a wide range of quality of contemporary resources to suit a wide range of needs. I am curious about: Digital access to the collection provides for easy searching any time on any day. Community support facilitates literature based activities – book … Continue reading Curious and Wild #5

Curious and Wild #4

Curious and Wild #4 “It’s curious that when students are still interested in reading when promoted non-fiction books that are relevant to them!! When school libraries are welcoming, enabling and current, students want to be there and be involved.” Louise Moreton – iCentre Manager – Iona Presentation College – WA “Any kind of reading is … Continue reading Curious and Wild #4

Curious and Wild #3

Curious and Wild #3 “I love the way in which libraries are able to provide an environment where a diverse range of people – staff and students – can find stories, games, interests which engage them and enable them to learn.” Katie Cripps – Teacher Librarian – Moss Vale High School – NSW “I am … Continue reading Curious and Wild #3

Curious and Wild #2

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

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 Post Series

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: SA ACER Report into School Library Staffing

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 – 2020 Softlink School Library Survey Now Open

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

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