General library short courses and information

• Free SCIS short course: Managing your library collection and catalogue
• ALIA PD Postings Special COVID-19 Edition (mailchimp newsletter)
• Glossary of library specific terms and words from: A manual for developing policies and procedures in Australian school library resource centres (pdf) (starts page 49)
• Free library specific courses and webinar recordings – WebJunction
• Library Skills – Upskilling for library staff
• ABLE – Library basics
• Encouraging book talk in the school library – OpenLearn
• Writing in plain English to parents and carers – 26TEN

Keep up to date with library trends

• ASLA – Australian School Library Association
• School libraries share what’s trending 2019-2020 – Softlink
• School Librarians United – podcast
• EBSCOpost – blog
• School Library Journal (USA)
• Research – National Library of New Zealand

Blogs – written by individuals who are working or who have worked in school libraries

• The Bottom Shelf
• Children’s Books Daily
• Elizabeth Hutchinson
• The MHMS Daring School Library Blog
• Students Need School Libraries

Digital literacy skills – learn new skills or build on existing skills and knowledge

• Digital Ready for Daily Life – Tasmanian Government
• Be Connected – Australian Government
• What is digital literacy? – Western Sydney University
• Technology tips with a school focus – EdSurge
• Niche Academy – Libraries Tasmania’s tutorials about online resources including eBooks, eMagazines and social media
• Go Digi
• 23mobilethings – mobile tools for delivering library services
• Doing Webinars and Online Meetings – CILIP

Department for Education, Children and Young People professional learning opportunities

If you are a DECYP employee, talk to your supervisor about self-directed online courses in Canvas. Current courses include:

• SBS Inclusion Programs – Culture Course
• Teaching and Support EAL Students
• LIFT – Family Engagement Partnerships
• Early Years Foundations for Tasmania

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Page updated 19/10/2021