A framework for school library practice
For LibrariansLast year I found myself in the position of needing to explain exactly what a library does, from its curriculum […]
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Updating my library budget for the year ahead
For Librarians, LeadershipThis is honestly a library task I love doing (okay, there are very few I don’t enjoy). Updating my budget
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Book Week 2025: Activities and Ideas to Celebrate
Book Week, Book Week Activities, Book Week ResourcesBook Week 2025 – the dates have been set, the notables announced and the theme gloriously brought to life by
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Review: LibPaths
For Librarians, Resources and templatesDigital curation, the act of finding, organising, and providing access to a range of digital resources on a selected topic,
Book Week 2024: Resources, Links and Ideas
Book Week, Book Week Activities, Book Week Resources, For Librarians, Special EventsIt’s almost time for Book Week. The CBCA Book Week is one of the biggest events in the school library
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SLASA – The Power of Advocating for the School Library Resources
For Librarians, Professional LearningSLASA – The Power of Advocating for the School Library Resources Talking about advocating for school libraries is one of
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Manga Collection Development Resources
Collection Development, For LibrariansManga Collection Development Resources As someone who doesn’t know much about manga, when it comes to updating my collection, I
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Resource: Library Banner Signage with Canva
For Librarians, Resources and templatesCreating Library Banners Signage with Canva – with templates Signage can have a massive impact in a school library. Part
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Ramblings: Fantasy Library Lessons – Intro to Fantasy
For Librarians, LessonsFantasy Library Lessons – Intro to Fantasy This semester in English, the Year 7 students are studying Fantasy. It’s a
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Reinvigorating Non-Fiction – part 4
Collection Development, For LibrariansReinvigorating Non-Fiction – part 4 of a 2 year journey Non-fiction has been a bit of a hot topic in
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Resource: Making Your Own Signage
Collection Development, For Librarians, Resources and templatesMaking Your Own School Library Signage Signage is one of the most important things you can add to your school
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Ramblings: Genrefying the Teacher Reference Collection
Collection Development, For LibrariansGenrefying The Teacher Reference Collection What is your teacher reference collection like? Dusty and unused? Tiny and unhelpful? Large and
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Ramblings: Creating a Leadership Collection
Collection Development, For LibrariansCreating A Leadership Collection Being slightly competitive (at least when it comes to my school library) might have been one
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Ramblings: The Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction
For Librarians, ResearchThe Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction The benefits of reading fiction are well established. Reading supports wellbeing and mental health, develops
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Ramblings: Genrefying Non-Fiction – A few quick tips
Collection Development, For LibrariansGenrefying non-fiction – a few quick tips Just start I get it, a non-fiction collection, especially one that hasn’t been
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