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: Challenges for teacher librarianship in the 21st century
Article: Challenges for teacher librarianship in the 21st century In her three-part article, Barabara Combes of Edith Cowan University, investigates the three main challenges faced by the profession of teacher librarianship in the 21st century, technology, time and workload, and status and role. Read the part one in Issue 66 of SCIS Connections. Read the … Continue reading Article: Challenges for teacher librarianship in the 21st century
The Age: Extending the shelf life of the school library in the internet age
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
Article: Opportunity knocks: The Australian Curriculum and Guided Inquiry
Article: Opportunity knocks: The Australian Curriculum and Guided Inquiry Written by Leonne FitzGerald, Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University, this article is about the opportunity provided by the Australian Curriculum to employ an information literacy model such as that provided by Guided Inquiry. Read the article on the Charles Sturt University Research website. … Continue reading Article: Opportunity knocks: The Australian Curriculum and Guided Inquiry
The Conversation: Don’t worry, a school library with fewer books and more technology is good for today’s students
The Conversation: Don't worry, a school library with fewer books and more technology is good for today's students In response to a recent article about a school changing its library services, this article discusses the importance of school libraries and how libraries work with and teach students to use technology well. Read the full article … Continue reading The Conversation: Don’t worry, a school library with fewer books and more technology is good for today’s students
How Did We Get Here?
Teacher Librarians pioneered the introduction of technology in schools and still play a critical and leading role today. In this blog post Teacher Librarian Deb Robins looks back on 30 years as a Teacher Librarian and her key role in implementing technological change and ensuring equitable access for all students. She considers what the future … Continue reading How Did We Get Here?
Report: School Libraries Work
Report: School Libraries Work Published by Scholastic, the School Libraries Work report is a compendium of research supporting the effectiveness of school libraries. Read the report on the Scholastic School Libraries Work website Looking for more research? Return to Research Page Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay updated Join … Continue reading Report: School Libraries Work
Report: School Libraries: The Heart of 21st Century Learning
Report: School Libraries: The Heart of 21st Century Learning Published by ACT Government Education, the School Libraries: The Heart of 21st Century Learning report discusses the importance of school libraries and teacher librarians. "Thriving school libraries led by qualified teacher librarians develop 21st century citizens who can locate, evaluate and use information effectively. International and … Continue reading Report: School Libraries: The Heart of 21st Century Learning
Kinderling Radio: Why We Need Qualified Teacher Librarians
Kinderling Radio: Why We Need Qualified Teacher Librarians On Thursday 12th of October, 2017, Holly Godfree, teacher librarian and Students Need School Libraries campaign coordinator spoke to Kinderling Radio about why schools need qualified teacher librarians. Back to Media: Our Campaign Working together to ensure student access to high quality school library services. Stay updated Join … Continue reading Kinderling Radio: Why We Need Qualified Teacher Librarians