Article: Researcher's Perspective: Is teacher librarianship in crisis in digital environments? An Australian perspective Abstract: "The information environment of a good school library has been undergoing a transformation, powered by technology and trans-media influences in our classrooms. The role of the teacher librarian is to promote books, reading and research, in old ways and new … Continue reading Article: Researcher’s Perspective: Is teacher librarianship in crisis in digital environments? An Australian Perspective
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Article: School libraries, teacher-librarians and student outcomes: presenting and using the evidence
Article: School libraries, teacher-librarians and student outcomes: presenting and using the evidence Abstract: "Evidence is required to ensure the future viability of school libraries and teacher-librarians. Education policy makers and school principals need detailed, reliable evidence to support informed decision-making about school library resourcing and staffing. Teacher-librarians need evidence to guide their professional practice and … Continue reading Article: School libraries, teacher-librarians and student outcomes: presenting and using the evidence
Report: The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report
Report: The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report Findings from Softlink's 2018 Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey into school library budgets, staffing, library services and trends. Read the article on the Softlink website Looking for more research? Return to Research Page Working together to ensure student access to … Continue reading Report: The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report
Report: What the Staff in Australia’s Schools surveys tells us about teachers working in school libraries
Report: What the Staff in Australia's Schools surveys tell us about teachers working in school libraries This report analyses the 2007, 2010 and 2013 Staff in Australia's Schools (SiAS) survey results to produce profiles of primary and secondary teachers who are working in a library role. It compares the findings about numbers of teachers working … Continue reading Report: What the Staff in Australia’s Schools surveys tells us about teachers working in school libraries
ABC News: School libraries ‘disappearing’ as the digital age takes over
ABC: School libraries 'disappearing' as the digital age takes over Patrick Wood on ABC News Breakfast talks school libraries and the steps author Leigh Hobbs it taking to save them. Read or listen to the article on ABC News. Return to Media Coverage Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay … Continue reading ABC News: School libraries ‘disappearing’ as the digital age takes over
Article: School Libraries and Teacher-librarians – evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning
Article: School Libraries and teacher-librarians: Evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning International research provides compelling evidence that school libraries and teacher-librarians make a significant contribution to student literacy and learning outcomes. After summarising previous research, this article presents recent research focused on Gold Coast schools. These new Australian findings offer an evidenced … Continue reading Article: School Libraries and Teacher-librarians – evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning