A thriving school library creates a literacy-rich space. It bases its practice on the latest research and supports students to become readers for life.
A thriving school library delivers key benefits to the whole school community.
Research shows these benefits include high quality print and digital collections, enhanced literacy outcomes, wellbeing and reading engagement.
Professional learning helps library staff build skills, knowledge and confidence.
Impactful professional learning happens when learnings are converted into actions focused on student outcomes and the school’s values and strategic vision.
How to ensure effective and accountable library management.
Topics include staffing, planning and evaluation, procedures and guidelines, budgets, reports, promotion, copyright and disaster management.
Digital literacy is one of the 7 general capabilities in the Australian Curriculum. It is woven throughout all learning areas.
School library staff play an important role in helping students develop critical thinking skills so they can find and use good quality information. Digital, media and information literacies are key focus areas for school library professional learning.
Good collection management creates and maintains a balanced and useful library collection.
Topics include selection, ordering, processing, cataloguing, organising resources, managing eResources, repairs, weeding and inventories.
How to create an inviting library space that is well used and supports teaching and learning programs.
Redevelopment tips from Tasmanian school library staff.
