School Libraries Today & the Future
The growth and democratisation of the Internet in recent years has removed barriers of access to information for all of us. Teacher librarians and library staff who have tranformed the nature of library services have found a new and exciting challenge. These doduments and others at Learning Commons will assist.
Importance of the school library in learning - the research
National Libray of New Zealand present a selection of research reports illustrating the effectiveness of library services that are aligned with the school’s vision and learning goals.
Teacher librarians linked to improved student literacy (2020)
Research by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) reveals schools with a qualified teacher librarian are more likely to have improved student literacy outcomes.
ALIA-ASLA policy on school libraries and information and communication technologies
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Australian School Library Association (ASLA) policy describing the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in school libraries and their impact on the delivery and use of information and communication services. See also Statement on School Library Resource Provision
IFLA Library and Information Standards
An international perspective, each IFLA standard reflects current consensus on rules, principles, guidelines, best practice or models for a particular activity or service. IFLA standards in their diversity of styles and subject matter provide optimum benefit for the international library community. The Standards are established by IFLA professional units who work in collaboration and by consensus. Updated 2015.
Synergy
Publication of the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) published twice annually (May and October) and edited by Dr. Susan La Marca. The aim is to bring members a wider view of the world of school librarianship with particular emphasis on current research, direction and ideas in educational practice. Open access except for most recent publication which is available to SLAV members only.
Treasure Mountain Canada
Research and scholarly papers, written over the 6 months prior to the conference, form the core of the day-long working sessions. Participants discuss, debate, and build their knowledge together.
School Library Reporting - Anne Weaver
This publication provides assistance in creating a school library annual report.
