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
- 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
- 2022 School Library Survey Report Australia and New Zealand – 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
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
- 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 04/09/203
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