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Perth, Western Australia
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There is going to be a big national literacy conference happening in Fremantle in July 2026. Do you know of any trades who might be interested in sponsoring or having a stand at the conference? If so, please pass on this prospectus -
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This program is designed for schools that meet the eligibility criteria, typically serving students in the bottom 25% of schools. Applications close 17 November 2025 for delivery in Term 1 2026. Please submit applications through their website today!
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Dymocks Children’s Charities is on a mission to make sure every child has access to the joy of reading. Applications are now open for the Library Regeneration program, supporting disadvantaged schools across Australia. [ https://t.co/BwCEgxjUaM]
dymockschildrenscharities.org.au
Apply for literacy programs and support children's education with Dymocks Children's Charities. Discover how your school or organization can get involved today.
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This is such a fascinating blog entry by Elizabeth Hutchinson. Note - School Librarians at UK versions of Teacher Librarians. In Australia we have a information literacy framework available called Information Fluency Framework (IFF). https://t.co/nfBjkr0iAr
@elizabethhutch
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Last week, I explored why teachers often resist library collaboration, even when it would enhance their professional effectiveness. But as promised, here's the other side of the partnership challen...
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I was on ABC Radio during the Drive show talking about the current situation in school libraries. WASLA advocates that school libraries ideally have a team of staff for the best student outcomes. Start listening from 20 minutes in.
abc.net.au
Let Drive give you a lift home from work and find out what's been going on in your city today.
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WASLA’s next PD is at Scotch College on September 9 at 4pm. We are looking for two school library staff who can present at this event on the digital literacy theme that is mentioned in the banner below. Contact the Vice President. Booking link is - https://t.co/SzTZRAndkU
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Book now to come to this popular annual event. This time NOR at Hillary's PS. Come ready to share your ideas in a supportive environment with Barb's yummy food as afternoon tea too! https://t.co/3lpopkKfKi
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Today, the Australian Coalition for School Libraries (ACSL) launches 4 nationally agreed policies to support school leaders and library staff across Australia about staffing and resourcing. Find out more and access the policies here 📷 https://t.co/uSwvX7mZUO
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WASLA is excited to present this online PL in Term 2. It is FREE for members of WASLA, SLAV & QSLA. Don't miss out on this interesting webinar that is all about academic integrity. Trust me it was one the best PL experiences I have had lately. Book here https://t.co/VxoKApVlzC
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This report highlights the funding and staffing challenges school libraries face despite their critical role in student learning Now, more than ever, we must advocate for stronger recognition and funding of school libraries. Read the full report here: https://t.co/JNvU4f1Ts8
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Library Officer Day 2025 is now open! Our planning committee have been working hard over the last seven months to bring you an exciting new programme. Book here - https://t.co/XgCUre8RzA Be quick! There are limits to some sessions and we regularly sell out.
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A great read about the importance of a school library and qualified library staff.
sec-ed.co.uk
An effective school library and librarian are crucial in supporting weaker readers, boosting reading for pleasure, and improving student outcomes. Debbie Tremble considers what this looks like in the...
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Not sure if this AI tool will make students lazier or more productive, but it is important to know that it is out there.
drshannondoak.com
Recently, I took Google’s new AI-powered tool, NotebookLM, for a spin, and I have to say, it’s a powerful addition to the research and learning toolkit. Designed as a digital notebook, …
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Tuesday, 5pm, is the last day to book to attend WASLA's webinar with Madison Dearnaley about reinvigorating your school library collection. It is happening this Saturday at 9am (WST) for 1 hour. If you can't attend then, a recording will be sent to you.
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Join Madison Dearnaley, Head of Library Services, St Paul's School, Queensland on Saturday 7th September for an amazing webinar on: Reinvigorating...
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Interesting article about BookTok and school libraries. A few of us here in WA were interviewed about this phenomenon.
school-news.com.au
Passive consumers who allow the algorithm to send them videos will have a very different experience from those who actively use hashtags.
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Free for primary school students during Book Week. To register, schools need to complete the online booking form https://t.co/GXwG5zBuIZ
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School Library Competition. Win an institutional ALIA membership & $500 PD voucher. Do you promote democracy in your school library? See details below. https://t.co/IemH2tr6Bj
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Our Library Officer Short & Sweet afternoon is happening on Wednesday Week 2 (details in image below). If you are interested in sharing and discussing ideas about Children's Book Week, please book via this link ASAP - https://t.co/kTpeiVaiZ3
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Are you a member of WASLA? If not, it isn't too late to join. Members get to enter the competition to go to Kevin Hennah's Inspired Libraries workshop on August 30 for FREE - This prize is valued at $199. Enter via this link - https://t.co/TKoUWiE8La Entries close on August 7.
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Your chance to win entry to the coming Kevin Hennah workshop on Friday August 30
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