A Day in the Life of an Author on a School Visit Meet Susanne Gervay. You probably know her as the award-winning author of the I Am Jack series, along with many other picture books and books for young adults. When she is not working overseas talking to kids about bullying, promoting the power of … Continue reading A Day in the Life of an Author on a School Visit #1
Ambrose Treacy College Connect: Students DO Need School Libraries Sarah McCallan, Head of Library Services at Ambrose Treacy College, has written this fantastic article about why students need school libraries. She addresses topic such as literacy, 21st Century Skills and the ways in which their students benefit from having a wonderful school library. She also … Continue reading Ambrose Treacy College Connect: Students DO Need School Libraries
A Day in the Life of a Teacher Librarian #1 Elizabeth Abbott is a Teacher Librarian at Dubbo College, South Campus in NSW. She loves the variety of her position and how no two days, periods or duties are the same. She works with students from Year 7 to Year 10. Elizabeth agreed to answer … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Teacher Librarian #1
I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning The team at I Love Public Schools have created a video that features school libraries in Nebraska, USA. This video shows how the modern school library is a hub for learning, coding, collaborative activities and lots of fun. Return to Media: School Libraries Working together to ensure student … Continue reading I Love Public Schools: The New Library Learning
The Courier Mail: Take it as Read The Courier Mail featured Mt Alvernia College's School Library, the iCentre. The article interviewed the school's principal, Dr Kerri Tuite, who explained that the library was the centre of the school and a vibrant hub. The article also highlighted the work of the school library staff and some … Continue reading Courier Mail: Take it as Read
Sydney Morning Herald: New Children's Laureate worries for teen readers Linda Morris of Sydney Morning Herald spoke with Australian Children's Laureate, Ursual Dubosarsky, about her concerns for teenage readers and the importance of school libraries. Read the full article on the Sydney Morning Herald website. Return to Media: School Libraries Working together to ensure student access … Continue reading Sydney Morning Herald: New Children’s Laureate worries for teen readers
SchoolNews: Libraries, The Heart of the School “When libraries provide access to books and impetus to read, they are potentially influencing students’ life outcomes.” Says Dr. Margaret Merga" Dr Margaret Merga spoke to the team at School News about the importance of school libraries and the role they play in schools. You can read the … Continue reading SchoolNews: Libraries, The Heart of the School
Uncover Something New Uncover something new at your school library this Library Lovers' Day. February 14th is the day of love and we at Students Need School Libraries LOVE school libraries. They are such wonderful places of discovery and wonder. Places to learn, to share and to grow. The theme for ALIA's Library Lovers' Day … Continue reading Love Your Library? Show Your Support
The Chronicle: Glennie's Blind Date With A Book Coinciding with QSLA's Queensland School Library Week, Toowoomba's Glennie School library featured in The Chronicle about their library's Blind Date with a Book event. The article also highlighted the importance of school libraries. If you have a subscription with The Chronicle, you can hear more from Teacher … Continue reading The Chronicle: Glennie’s Blind Date With A Book
Article: Leading from the sweet spot: embedding the library and the teacher librarian in your school community Linking the role of the teacher librarian and student outcomes, this article by Emma Cox and Lori Korodaj explores leadership at a variety of levels and how the teacher librarian role can be embedded into a school community. … Continue reading Article: Leading from the Sweet Spot
