Well, goodbye June and just like that it is July. Whether you are enjoying summer holidays or winter holidays or are just counting down the days until you are on a break, I hope this list of professional learning opportunities finds you well.
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Webinars
Establishing a Dynamic and Engaging Primary School Library – ASLA with Diana Brien – 2 July 2025, 7:30pm – 8:30pm AEST – free for members, $40 non-members
Digital Pioneers: the evolving digital role of library technicians and library support staff – SLAV with Chelsea Quake – 23 July 2025, 2pm – 3pm AEST – $30 members, $40 non-members.
LIW Webinar: Advocating for Reading: Challenges and opportunities for Australia’s book industry – ALIA with Lucy Hayward, Dr Stuart Glover and Anna Burkey – 28 July 2025, 12pm – 1pm AEST – free for members, $22 for non-members.
AI in Education: From Automation to Amplification – Western Sydney University with Karen May – 29 July 2025, 4pm AWST – $71.50
The Value of Book Clubs for Young People – EduWebinar with Trish Buckley and Megan Daley – 30 July 2025, 7pm – 8am AEST – $45
Awards
Queensland School Library Association Awards are open for nominations. Nominations close 18th July, 2025.
Podcasts
Your Kid’s Next Read – recent episodes include Bookmail Bonanza, 10 Minutes with Li Chen, Non-Fiction 101
School Librarians United – recent episodes include Connecting with your Community, Committee Leadership, Unlock College Success, Growing Teen Engagement.
Secrets from the Green Room – recent episodes include a chat with Markus Zusak, a discussion on BookTok and interview with Helen Farch school library superstar, and a discussion with Tania McCartney.
Articles and Blog posts
Not just literacy: The librarian’s role in deeper learning – Elizabeth Hutchinson
AI in schools: From efficiency to integrity – Sam Healy
Inspiring interventions – unlocking library connection ad joy – Mali Jorm
How this school librarian transformed the library and got more kids to read – Caitlynn Peetz
More than just a job title: Reclaiming the librarian as educator – Elizabeth Hutchinson on the Softlink blog
What makes a ‘busy’ library in an international school – and why it matters – AccessIt
Make It Count – Amanda Struckmeyer
Marketing the Library Online and In-Person – Kate Larson and Amanda Struckmeyer
Resources
Free Web Tools and Apps Database – Jo Muirhead. 164 pages of suggested apps and web tools sorted by subject. Seriously, this is an impressive resource.
Empowering Learners for the Age of AI – draft framework for Primary and Secondary schools.
Special Days to Celebrate in your School Library: Term 3 in Australia and New Zealand – Softlink
Book Lists
It must be book award season. Here are some of the latest award lists.
Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year shortlist
Want more professional learning?
Have a look through last month’s professional learning list.