And just like that, July 2026. Half way through the year. Well done to everyone for making it this far. For some, you are now on a well-deserved mid-term or end of year break. Others are still hard at work. Where ever you might be, I hope this list of professional learning opportunities for school library professionals finds you well and gives you a little boost at this mid-way point. I’ve found an awesome article on bibliotheraphy, two frameworks for AI literacy, a beautiful reflection on why the library is the most important room in the school, and a reading conference you’ll want to sign up for now. Happy reading and learning.
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Webinars
ASLA Professional learning Part 1: Using Informit Explore for Media Literacy – 22 July 2026, 4:30pm – 5:30pm – free for ASLA members, $40 for non-ASLA members.
EduWebinar, a cornerstone of professional learning for education and school library staff, is closing its online doors in September. For a limited time, you can access the massive webinar archive for $150.
Conference
Okay, this one isn’t until October, but you can (and should) sign up now to one of the biggest online reading conferences. Brought to you by Australia Reads, the VOLUME National Reading Symposium is a must. Register now for your free two-day, online ticket.
Publications
SCIS Connections Term 2 2026 – featuring articles on Andy Griffiths, collection development, and inclusive cataloguing.
The ACCESS June 2026 issue is out now (ASLA membership required to access this).
Podcasts
Your Kid’s Next Read – recent episodes include Teachers’ Notes 101, 10 Minutes with Peter Carnavas, 10 Minutes with Meg Caddy and Taking Stock, Taking Steps.
Leading from the Library – recent episodes include Thinking Outside the Box: Cardboard Creation in the Library MakerSpace, and How One Future Ready Librarian Goes from Teacher to Techie
The Library Exchange – recent episodes include Reading Changes the Game, Librarian Impact, and Serving the In-Between.
School Librarians United – recent episodes include ALAAC26 Preview with president Sam Helmick.
School Librarian Learning Network podcast – recent episodes include “Book Musical Chairs” with Lauren Popp, “Engaging Staff to Help Promote a Positive Reading Culture with Alice Reinert, and “Planning a Community Read” with Kelly Hincks.
Articles and Blog posts
The Most Important Room in the School – Justin Hill
Beyond Book Prescription: Expanding bibliotherapy in library practice – Dr Susan McLaine
Free comic book day: The superhero of library events – Karin Greenberg
Big Summer Read – Christine Peters
The SEE Framework for Generative AI Literacy – AI for Education
Empowering Learners for the Age of AI: An AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education – OECD and European Union
Books and Barriers: the influence of book censorship on the role of school librarians, their self-efficacy and wellbeing – Misty Schattle and Johnny O’Connor Jr.
Digital Citizenship in K-12 Education: Educators’ beliefs and concerns – Emily Stellmann and Liyan Song
The curious thing about doubt: How to switch on a love of learning – Andy J Pizza
A Comprehensive Report on Teens, Tweens and AI – Common Sense Media
Celebrating Quiet Library Leadership – Jennifer Sturge
The Global Read Aloud Project: Connecting Through Story – Amy Brownlee
The Gap Between AI Use and AI Literacy – AI for Education
Google is Changing: Are We Ready – Dr Kay Oddone
K-12 Education in the Age of AI: A Call to Action for K-12 AI Literacy – Ning Wang
The Atomic Habits AI Is Building While Schools Wait – Meghan Freeman
Want more professional learning?
Have a look through last month’s professional learning list.