The Seven Domains of School Library Practice Framework is designed to be a practical tool for school library professionals. Each domain invites you to consider your library’s current strengths and opportunities for growth across key areas of practice, from space and design to innovation and community.
The framework can guide strategic planning, inform professional goals, and spark team discussions. It can also serve to aid advocacy, evidence collection, helping libraries demonstrate their impact.
The Framework document outlines each of the Seven Domains and how to best use the framework.
The Framework subheadings poster outlines the seven domains and their subheadings.
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The Seven Domains of School Library Practice framework provides a holistic guide for leading, designing, and sustaining effective school library programs. Each domain, Environment, Reading, Learning, Resources, Leadership, Innovation, and Community, represents a key aspect of professional practice that together shape dynamic, future-focused libraries. The framework recognises the interconnected nature of these domains, highlighting how thoughtful design, guided learning, diverse collections, supported literacies, strategic leadership, creative innovation, and strong community connections work in harmony to enhance learning, wellbeing, and engagement.
The Seven Domains of School Library Practice Framework, Images and Guides © 2025 by Madison Dearnaley are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0