Students Need School Libraries

All children need a quality school library run by qualified professionals. Is your child's school library all that it can and should be?

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School libraries are busier than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring the students and staff they support have access to the resources, information and support they need. We'd love you to share your school library's COVID-19 story.

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The WA petition submission to the WA Legislative Council is open. Add your voice and sign the petition. Other state petitions will be open soon, so check back for more details.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure student access to high quality school library services.

Our vision is that every student has access to a dynamic, well-resourced school library run by qualified library staff.

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Wall of Support

"Every school needs a school library—it’s a no-brainer. Reading underlies every area of the curriculum and the key is having a well stocked school library and a passionate school librarian who can put the right book into the right hands at the right time."

Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton

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Your voice is important. We invite you to join our campaign to spread the word about the importance of quality school libraries for all children. We have created a toolbox of free resources for parents, teachers and schools to use to help secure quality school libraries for all students.

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Show your support. Our partners at Syba Signs have created a wonderful range of Students Need School Libraries merchandise. From posters and bumper stickers to banners and badges, you can show your support of our important mission.

10% of all sales will be donated back to the Students Need School Libraries campaign!

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Report: 2019 Softlink Survey Report

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Report: 2019 Softlink Survey Report Findings from Softlink’s 2019 Australia,  New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey into school library … Continue reading Report: 2019 Softlink Survey Report

Ambrose Treacy College Connect: Students DO Need School Libraries

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Ambrose Treacy College Connect: Students DO Need School Libraries Sarah McCallan, Head of Library Services at Ambrose Treacy College, has … Continue reading Ambrose Treacy College Connect: Students DO Need School Libraries

I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning

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I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning The team at I Love Public Schools have created a video that … Continue reading I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning

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Snapshot of A School Library During COVID-19 #28

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

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

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

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