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The importance of multicultural literature

By Marianne Grasso

Issue 96, Term 1 2016

d, but incorporated in library activities and throughout the library program. ASLA & ALIA (2004) suggest that an effective teacher librarian provides professional development opportunities for other teaching staff. By working together to organise units that include culturally-diverse literature, tea

School library spotlight: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

By Cathy Costello

Issue 101, Term 2 2017

a will to learn, which models innovative discovery for our students. I will be working closely with the STEAM teaching staff, and undertaking ongoing professional development to learn to code and gain experience using these future learning tools. From conversations with students, I have already mana

OZJAC – Matching Career Aspirations With Reality

By Keith Gove, Martin Murley

Issue 16, Term 1 1996

articular occupations; provide training information in your organisation; advise people who are returning to study or to the workforce; promote professional development; advise current or prospective students; are involved in education and training research. It is intended that by the

The need for diverse book collections

By Helen Caple, Ping Tian

Issue 122, Term 3 2022

e Henry Parkes Equity Resource Library has more than 45,000 resources including multimedia classroom resources, teaching and learning resources, and professional development materials. Austlit is an authoritative database about Australian literature and storytelling, with biographical and bibli

School library spotlight: The King's School Senior Library

By The King's School Library team

Issue 127, Term 4 2023

nt guides and digital collections; developing interactive displays; organising literacy-themed special events; managing library spaces; and providing professional development opportunities to staff. The student body visiting the library engage in independent work, while the teacher librarians offer

Engaging students with emerging technologies

By Chelsea Wright

Issue 94, Term 3 2015

Tech and Gaming Club requires at least 2-3 hours per week for planning and testing activities, purchasing materials, setting up and packing away, and professional development (blogs, tweets, forums, online video and magazines). In particular it is important to be up-to-date with the technologies and

(Re)Designing the library through school community participation

By Dr Hilary Hughes

Issue 111, Term 4 2019

mple see Wheeler & Malekzadeh, 2015). In addition, the design innovations will probably require a review of library policy and procedures. Purposeful professional development could assist library staff and teachers to explore and use new library spaces to their full potential. Why undertake partic

Why do I use Instagram to promote my school library?

By Helen Farch

Issue 120, Term 1 2022

my account. Search @fhclibrary on Instagram. Want to read more? Robertson, Nikki D. (2017). Connected Librarians: Tap social media to enhance professional development and student learning . International Society for Technology in Education Brogan, K. (2019, 14 May). 5 steps to create a li