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
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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
Enthralled Magazine: Michael Salmon: An Interview
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 Book Chook: What’s so great about school libraries?
The Book Chook: What's so great about school libraries Teacher Librarian, Deb Robins, and Sue Stevenson of The Book Chook teamed up to write this article, published at The Book Chook, that explains what’s great about school libraries. It invites people to check out the Students Need School Libraries campaign website. Read the full article … Continue reading The Book Chook: What’s so great about school libraries?
Article: Reviewing the research and evidence: Towards best practices for garnering support for school libraries
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
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
Why the school library is a vital space for student learning and wellbeing
Why the school library is a vital space for student learning and wellbeing Written by Dr Hilary Hughes Associate Professor Faculty of Education, QUT The school library is a vital space for student learning and wellbeing. It is generally the only place at school that inclusively welcomes students of differing ages and abilities. For students moving … Continue reading Why the school library is a vital space for student learning and wellbeing
How do librarians in schools support struggling readers
Article: How do librarians in schools support struggling readers? Abstract: While librarians in schools often face significant budgetary cuts, they can play an important role in supporting learning in literacy and literature. However, little is known about the practices that they may employ to this end. Of particular interest is the role of librarians in … Continue reading How do librarians in schools support struggling readers
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
A love letter to my primary school library and librarians
A love letter to my primary school library and librarians This post was originally published on Melissah's blog on 24 November 2018 Without doubt, one of the most instrumental places in my life – during my primary school years in the early 80s – was our little school library. The library was situated under a classroom … Continue reading A love letter to my primary school library and librarians