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Playful learning in the library

By Sarah Pavey MSc FCLIP FRSA

Issue 120, Term 1 2022

y reducing engagement. This is why Josie, for example, might struggle with a points-based reading scheme. Games for learning and for promoting our libraries to our communities With our wonderful librarian creativity, the door is wide open for designing learning tools for students, working with

Two sides of children’s literature: gatekeeper and creator

By Karys McEwen

Issue 121, Term 2 2022

ed the idea for All the little tricky things, and that my book will be ‘just right’ for at least some of the kids who discover it in their own school libraries, or have it handed to them by their passionate, intuitive school librarians.

Graphic novels and manga selection: 101

By Michael Earp

Issue 121, Term 2 2022

ur library. Keep going. There is so much delight and depth to be discovered. I wrote about the way we categorise our graphic novels in my Schools and libraries newsletter late last year. I got a lot of feedback that it was extremely helpful. It showed teachers, parents and even publishers how to app

Imagining the future

By Lili Wilkinson

Issue 122, Term 3 2022

e, everywhere to be able to think STEM could be for them, and this project is  a great way to introduce that idea to young people. How can schools, libraries and individuals get involved? Imagining the Future will be providing a suite of resources that are great for use in schools and in the lib

Supporting learning: a digital collection tale

By Kathy Talbot

Issue 124, Term 1 2023

their classes upon their return from remote learning. This was an excellent example of the ‘proof was in the pudding’ – our subject-specific digital libraries were selling themselves.  It wasn’t until this year that I realised the need to track the requests. This has been an important step to qua

Is your library the window and mirror all children need?

By Dr Helen Adam

Issue 125, Term 2 2023

., Bingham, G. E., Girardeau, K., & Starks, F. (2016). What's on Our Bookshelves? The Diversity of Children's Literature in Early Childhood Classroom Libraries. Journal of Children's Literature, 42(2), 29-42. Lee and Low Books (2017) Classroom Library Questionnaire https://www.leeandlow.com/upload

School Library Spotlight: Evelyn Scott School

By Natalie Otten

Issue 125, Term 2 2023

he right information and utilise it well. What do you see as the most important part of the library’s role in the school community? I think the libraries are the hub or the heartbeat of the school. They’re a space for wellbeing, community and belonging. Particularly at our school, the library

Reading Australia

By Josephine Johnston

Issue 128, Term 1 2024

re Australian books. This is where Reading Australia ( readingaustralia.com.au ) can help. We’re an online portal that provides teachers and school libraries with freely available resources for Australian books. We’re delighted to partner with Education Services Australia, the not-for-profit paren

Engaging reluctant readers: Gamification through an interactive detective case file

By Gabrielle Mace, Cassandra Scott

Issue 131, Term 4, 2024

e were able to draw in reluctant readers and foster a deeper appreciation for literature. This project highlights the importance of innovation in our libraries and the need to meet students where they are, using creative approaches to make learning both enjoyable and effective. As librarians, we m

Country to Canberra: empowering rural girls

By Hannah Wandel

Issue 97, Term 2 2016

heartening to hear about teachers and librarians lending their support to Country to Canberra by spruiking the essay competition in their classrooms, libraries, and community clubs. A survey of last year’s competition entrants indicated that the majority of applicants entered because their teacher h

The relationship between SCIS Subject Headings and ScOT

By Les Kneebone

Issue 95, Term 4 2015

ory of learning content arising out of TLF and its successors(6). TLF broadened its scope, creating metadata for cultural resources from galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (sometimes called the GLAM sector). ScOT did a lot of its growing up in amongst this vibrant and somewhat ambitious c

The importance of multicultural literature

By Marianne Grasso

Issue 96, Term 1 2016

sure that multicultural themes are woven throughout the curriculum. Once multicultural literature is seen as an integral component of the curriculum, libraries and classrooms can become safe arenas for open discussions on culturally sensitive topics (Dietrich & Ralph, 1995). Online digital resourc

Addressing reconciliation in a school setting

By Jan Poona

Issue 94, Term 3 2015

15. And that's a win for reconciliation! Teacher librarians, SCIS, and reconciliation Dreaming stories are purchased in their thousands by school libraries and used with school children as part of the curriculum. However, few teacher librarians would do their own cataloguing. Instead, they would

Graphic novels: providing a different perspective

By Karen Gray

Issue 91, Term 4 2014

ing Graphic: Using graphic novels to engage boy's in school reading'. Access , 21(1), 13-17. Lee, A. (2007). 'Graphic Attraction–Graphic novels in libraries'. Connections , 62, 1-3. Lyga, A. (2006). 'Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers'. School Library Journal . [online] Available at:

OZJAC – Matching Career Aspirations With Reality

By Keith Gove, Martin Murley

Issue 16, Term 1 1996

ls and tertiary institutions, many DEET sites, some training providers and industry bodies, and a wide range of community access sites such as public libraries, neighbourhood houses and community education providers. All existing JAC subscribers were forwarded OZJAC subscription packages in February

The cathartic experience: understanding grief through the written word

By Nicole Richardson

Issue 106, Term 3 2018

re going to get better is just to do it — and to be compassionate with yourself, because for every word you write, you are learning. What role have libraries played in your life? A huge role — my mum was a school librarian. She had — and still does have — a huge, huge passion for books. We used

A world of online distraction

By Resource Centre Manager

Issue 91, Term 4 2014

ed the school library landscape and we need to be prepared for this if we want to remain relevant in our schools. In a world of information overload, libraries have never been more important. Teaching information and digital literacies, and promoting and encouraging a love of reading are vital for t

Stories make us: in conversation with Morris Gleitzman

By Nicole Richardson

Issue 105, Term 2 2018

o new experiences Morris Gleitzman’s predecessor Leigh Hobbs spent a large portion of his laureateship campaigning for school librarians and school libraries, especially in response to their diminishing roles in some schools. Morris also understands the important role that school library staff pla

Internet Resource Management-The Role and Development of Metadata

By Kyle Hassan

Issue 34, Term 3 2000

e resource itself. This concept closely emulates the cataloguing and indexing activities conducted by the library profession. As mentioned earlier, libraries have a long history of producing metadata in order to describe and facilitate the retrieval of print-based information resources. Each time