About
Hi. My name is Madison. Welcome to my library.
Madison's Library is where I share my thoughts about books I've read and my experiences as a librarian.
I am passionate about school libraries. I am a teacher librarian who loves what I get to do each day in my school library. I am fortunate to have worked in many school libraries as a head of library, teacher librarian, and library assistant. I am currently the Head of Library Services at a P-12 school.
My vision is to be an inspiring and innovative leader within my school, my school library and the school library profession. I work to build a library service in which the staff, students, parents and wider community are actively engaged with the library’s collections, teaching, spaces, and events. I aim to lead a highly motivated and engaged library team and strive to create a Library service that is innovative and creative.
I enjoy working within the school library profession and networking with others to contribute to the promotion and training of school library staff in new and ground-breaking ways that continues the advocacy and protection of the profession.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions on this website and the connected social media accounts are my own and do not reflect the views of my school.
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Official Bio
Madison Dearnaley is passionate about school libraries. She is the Head of Library Services at St Paul’s School, Queensland, Australia, where she leads her school library with a focus on supporting innovation, creativity, and wellbeing. Madison also writes about children’s and YA literature and all things school libraries on her website madisonslibrary.com , where she creates and curates professional learning for school library professionals.
Presentations
I am passionate about school libraries and professional development for school library staff. I have presented at conferences and conducted webinars locally, across Australia, and internationally on a range of topics including genrefication, supporting wellbeing in the library, school library design, reading culture and more.
I am available for presentations or webinars on a range of topics. Use the form below to enquire about my availability to present at your next school library staff network meeting, conference, or event.
What I Read
At this time I am not accepting any unsolicited review requests.
I predominately read young adult fiction. I love books with strong characters and heartfelt stories. Contemporary, fantasy, sci-fi and mystery-thrillers are my main genres of choice. I also enjoy reading variety of children's books, picture books, new adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction. I love being able to read fantastic books and share my thoughts with other readers. I hope my book reviews and lists will help you find your next great read.
You can find more information about my reviews under Book Reviews.
Contact
Have a question? Want access to a particular resource? Interested in signing up for my newsletters? Want to chat about books or something happening in your school library? Please get in touch with me. I am also available for webinars, guest posts, articles and presentations. I'd love to talk details so please do reach out.
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