Article: Reviewing the research and evidence: Towards best practices for garnering support for school libraries Excerpt: "Though not exclusive to school libraries, concerns about cutting funding to libraries have been common in the popular media in the past few years. For example, during the past few months alone, the American Library Association has given extensive … Continue reading Article: Reviewing the research and evidence: Towards best practices for garnering support for school libraries
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Connections: Morris Gleitzman on the uniquely contributive role of school libraries
Connections: Morris Gleitzman on the uniquely contributive role of school libraries "Australian Children's Laureate Morris Gleitzman discusses the uniquely contributive role of school libraries, and how parents and supporters can work together to ensure students have access to strong school library services. " Read the full article in Connections, Issue 108. Return to Media: School … Continue reading Connections: Morris Gleitzman on the uniquely contributive role of school libraries
Connections: Students need great school libraries
Connections: Students Need Great School Libraries "Two campaigns on opposite sides of the world are currently calling on school library supporters to help spread the word: all students need great school libraries with qualified, professional library staff." Nicole Richardson writes about the Australian Students Needs School Libraries and the UK Great School Libraries campaigns. Read … Continue reading Connections: Students need great school libraries
Website: Canadian School Libraries
Website: Canadian School Libraries Canadian School Libraries (CSL) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to professional research and development in the field of the school library learning commons in Canada. The website provides a range of professional resources and updates on their national projects. Of particular note is their page about excellent school libraries and … Continue reading Website: Canadian School Libraries
Website: Literacy Matters!
Website: Literacy Matters! "The Literacy Matters! portal is for teachers, librarians and researchers to use advocacy and research purposes on the importance of literacy and reading." The Literacy Matters! website was developed to support the literacy matters campaign for IFLA – Literacy and Reading section in support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. It lists reports, … Continue reading Website: Literacy Matters!
Article: School Libraries Matter! The missing piece in the education puzzle
Article: School Libraries Matter - The Missing Piece in the Education Puzzle "For some time now, there has been rising concern about the steady decline in the performance of Australian students in international testing such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the stagnation or decline in various aspects of our National Assessment … Continue reading Article: School Libraries Matter! The missing piece in the education puzzle