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 Big Issue: For the Love of Libraries In March 2019, The Big Issue cover story was all about libraries. For the Love of Libraries explored why school libraries must fight for survival when they are such important places - instilling a love of reading and providing literacy support, access to digital resources and a … Continue reading The Big Issue: Love of Libraries
Enthralled Magazine: Michael Salmon: An Interview An interview with Australian author and illustrator Michael Salmon about his creative process and his support for the Students Need School Libraries campaign. Read the full interview on the Enthralled Magazine website. Back to Media: Our Campaign Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay … Continue reading Enthralled Magazine: Michael Salmon: An Interview
The Age: Extending the shelf life of the school library in the internet age Article by Henriette Cook. Extending the shelf life of the school library in the internet age takes a look at the condition of school libraries in Australia, staff levels, some misinformed ideas and how Australian Children's Laureate and the Students Need … Continue reading The Age: Extending the shelf life of the school library in the internet age
