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ELR, or the super fund you have when you don’t have a super fund
By Nadia Wheatley
Issue 103, Term 4 2017
so she can produce the next book that you will love. Now, as to that other question, about ‘Where do you get your ideas?’ — I haven’t got a clue! SCIS has commenced inviting 750 Australian schools to participate in this year’s ELR survey, which we coordinate on behalf of the Department of Commun
Genre wars
By Martin Gray
Issue 104, Term 1 2018
we do wish to change, then the genre stickers will already be in place and the transition will be much smoother. This process will be made easier by SCIS records now including genre headings. A few questions If a library can afford to move to sorting by genre, and we assume that increased borro
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
to perform for over 30 years. Its website features background information, enrolment details, training levels, performance highlights, and policies. SCIS no. 1870561 Australians on the Western Front https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/history/conflicts/australians-western-front/australian-remembra
The library, the child, the book creator: ELR and its role in the story cycle
By Tania McCartney
Issue 107, Term 4 2018
ing Right (ELR) scheme is an Australian Government cultural program that makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers. Every year, SCIS works closely with the Department of Communications and the Arts to conduct a survey of book holdings in Australian school libraries. This is the
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 109, Term 2 2019
website. Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos are also a feature. Details are available regarding school visits by the Fizzics Education team. SCIS no. 1907148 Australian geography www.ga.gov.au/education/classroom-resources/australia Geoscience Australia has provided a wealth of qual
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 110, Term 3 2019
for primary school students. Students are encouraged to beat the clock in a series of short games. Has hints and tips on how to reach higher levels. SCIS no. 1925307 Atlas Of Living Australia www.ala.org.au This atlas ‘is a collaborative, national project that aggregates biodiversity data f
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 111, Term 4 2019
the examples portrayed here. Each sample outlines the outstanding design and technology features used to create an informative and appealing website. SCIS no. 1934946 Alien Assignment apps.apple.com/au/app/alien-assignment/id531359578">apps.apple.com/au/app/alien-assignment/id531359578 Stude
Language, literature and literacy during COVID-19 and beyond
By Annette Wagner
Issue 114, Term 3 2020
brarians who have established new appreciation of digital learning resources. Please note: Story Box Library titles have recently been added to the SCIS database with a ’series title’ of ’Story Box Library’, allowing educators to locate and integrate all SBL titles into their library management sy
School library spotlight: Trinity Grammar School, Sydney
By Courtney Nolan, Stefanie Gaspari
Issue 116, Term 1 2021
arlier years of high school, we don’t see as rapid a drop off in their borrowing and reading in the senior years. What is your favourite thing about SCIS? Courtney: Cataloguing service, engaging articles and prompt responses to enquiries. Stef: It makes cataloguing so simple! The cover imag
School library spotlight: University High School, Melbourne
By Stephanie Ward
Issue 123, Term 4 2022
ve to try and reiterate those services and programs that they might not have been so interested in previously. 8. What’s your favourite thing about SCIS? Connections is my favourite thing about SCIS. It has been really important for me, it’s helped me see what other school libraries are doing. O
School library spotlight: Yarra Valley Grammar
By Dr Mark Merry, Miriam Meehan
Issue 112, Term 1 2020
some TLC, and we welcome staff who want a space to work (or escape to), especially when the pressures are high. What is your favourite thing about SCIS? We love how SCIS saves us time. We can download records for our catalogue in no time flat! It’s so much better than the old days of original c
On-Line Services for School Libraries
By Lance Deveson, Beverly Pianta
Issue 2, Term 2 1992
ce to ensure that you are logged off and are not clocking up a huge bill. Which databases to choose? Databases which I have found useful are: SCIS The SCIS database is one that is familiar to many teacher librarians. As well as being used for cataloguing purposes, on- line searching of
Libraries, languages and free resources
By Jill Wilson
Issue 98, Term 3 2016
[email protected] . If you would like to download the library catalogue record for the Language Learning Space website, you can search via SCIS number 1680949 .
Reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 27, Term 4 1998
: Curriculum Corporation Tel: (03) 9207 9600 Fax: (03) 9639 1616 Title: Different Dreams Publisher: Curriculum Corporation RRP: $34.95 SCIS Order Number: 925727 ISBN: 1 86366 426 2 Description: Teacher resource Review: This is the fourth book in a series of integrated unit
The positive potential of ebooks within school libraries
By Trish du Temple
Issue 113, Term 2 2020
‘What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.’ — Ralph Waldo Emerson How can we help students flourish in a world filled with increasing pressures and uncertainty? Academic expectations, social relationships, technology overload and identity formatio
Genrefication 3.5 years later: Reflections
By Susan Davenport
Issue 117, Term 2 2021
going to get some things wrong. Unclear genre images, names or catalogue use may need to change, and that’s OK! We regularly consult sources such as SCIS genres, subject headings and Goodreads, but some titles could fit several genres, for example, a time-travelling, magic-wielding, adventure-comed
Andrew Smith, CEO of Education Services Australia, on data security and privacy in schools
By Andrew Smith
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
y advise staff and students about quality curriculum resources, many of which are online. If you are reading this, you already know the services that SCIS Data provides in this area, and about the regular Website and App reviews in each Connections issue. Schools and the educators you work with ar
How to support early literacy with phonemic awareness
By Judith Barker
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
disorders. A directory of selected apps is available in the target areas of phonological awareness, phonics, reading, writing and vocabulary/grammar. SCIS No. 5364143 ( Reviewed by Nigel Paull in Connections 118 ) Evidence for Learning Evidence for learning: technical appendix Five from
Working together to ensure student access to high-quality school library services
By Holly Godfree
Issue 113, Term 2 2020
k and Instagram @studentsneedschoollibraries, or Twitter @NeedSchoolLibs. Image credits Images supplied by Holly Godfree. Cover image supplied by SCIS. Parts of this article are reprinted with permission from School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) FYI magazine.
Engaging girls in STEM
By Pru Mitchell
Issue 95, Term 4 2015
nts and teacher reference are essential in this fast moving area. Genres such as science fiction and steampunk are a starting point, and checking the SCIS Catalogue for STEM-related subject headings with a fiction subdivision can provide ideas for building the collection. Visual resources are usef