The Sydney Morning Herald: 'It's a crucial role': Teacher librarians push to boost their numbers in schools An article by Natassisa Chrysanthos was published in the The Sydney Morning Herald about the release of the updated recommended minimum staffing levels for school libraries. The staffing level table was released jointly by ASLA and ALIA. The … Continue reading The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘It’s a crucial role’: Teacher librarians push to boost their numbers in schools
I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning The team at I Love Public Schools have created a video that features school libraries in Nebraska, USA. This video shows how the modern school library is a hub for learning, coding, collaborative activities and lots of fun. Return to Media: School Libraries Working together to ensure student … Continue reading I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning
The Courier Mail: Take it as Read The Courier Mail featured Mt Alvernia College's School Library, the iCentre. The article interviewed the school's principal, Dr Kerri Tuite, who explained that the library was the centre of the school and a vibrant hub. The article also highlighted the work of the school library staff and some … Continue reading Courier Mail: Take it as Read
Sydney Morning Herald: New Children's Laureate worries for teen readers Linda Morris of Sydney Morning Herald spoke with Australian Children's Laureate, Ursual Dubosarsky, about her concerns for teenage readers and the importance of school libraries. Read the full article on the Sydney Morning Herald website. Return to Media: School Libraries Working together to ensure student access … Continue reading Sydney Morning Herald: New Children’s Laureate worries for teen readers
SchoolNews: Libraries, The Heart of the School “When libraries provide access to books and impetus to read, they are potentially influencing students’ life outcomes.” Says Dr. Margaret Merga" Dr Margaret Merga spoke to the team at School News about the importance of school libraries and the role they play in schools. You can read the … Continue reading SchoolNews: Libraries, The Heart of the School
Australian Teacher Magazine: Treloar a champion of Queensland literacy An article about Clare Treloar, Teacher Librarian from Harristown State High in Toowoomba, winner of the Unsung Hero Teacher Librarian Award in 2019. Read the PDF Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay updated Join our mailing list. Subscribe Search Connect … Continue reading Australian Teacher Magazine: Treloar a champion of Queensland literacy
The Chronicle: Glennie's Blind Date With A Book Coinciding with QSLA's Queensland School Library Week, Toowoomba's Glennie School library featured in The Chronicle about their library's Blind Date with a Book event. The article also highlighted the importance of school libraries. If you have a subscription with The Chronicle, you can hear more from Teacher … Continue reading The Chronicle: Glennie’s Blind Date With A Book
Courier Mail: Spreading the Word on Books An article in QLD's Courier Mail, accompanied by a splendid photograph of students, featured the good work of teacher librarians in Queensland who are building students' literacy. Activities highlighted in the article included reading and writing workbooks with children's author Aleesah Darlison, and the Premier's Reading Challenge. In … Continue reading Courier Mail: Page Turners Spreading the Word on Books and Letter to Editor
ABC News: School libraries hit by the loss of a dying breed as teacher librarians enter 'surival mode' Rebecca Carmody at ABC News reports on the trend of the loss of qualified teacher librarians in Australian schools, with a focus on literary researcher Margaret Merga's research into school libraries. Read the full article on the … Continue reading ABC News: School libraries hit by the loss of a dying breed as teacher librarians enter ‘survival mode’
The Canberra Times: Charnwood-Dunlop School community rallies to improve reading Written by Megan Doherty, this article talks about the strategies, including the employment of a teacher librarian, the Charnwood-Dunlop School have used to increase reading engagement, with positive implications for their testing results. Read the full article on The Canberra Times. Back to Media: Our … Continue reading The Canberra Times: Charnwood-Dunlop School community rallies to improve reading
