Connections - Issue 106

Leigh Hobbs on the invaluable, irreplaceable school library

SCIS talks to Leigh Hobbs about the value of school libraries in engaging young people in creative activities, and how this can support student wellbeing.

Supporting Australian book creators

Enhancing the flexibility of library services

Claire Elliott, Teaching and Learning Librarian at Trinity Grammar Preparatory School, shares some of the changes implemented in her library to broaden access and improve the quality of services they offer.

How to boost your digital literacy confidence

Sally Pewhairangi explains how to identify and use your digital super-power to boost your confidence in the digital sphere — and why this is important for school library professionals.

The cathartic experience: understanding grief through the written word

Connections editor Nicole Richardson chats with author Eliza Henry Jones, following the publication of her first young adult book, P is for Pearl.

Dyslexia: can we read with our ears?

Technology can provide support for students with dyslexia, through readily available audiobook platforms, decodable texts and reading apps, Sarah Asome writes.

International engagement: the SLAV / IASL partner association program

Susan La Marca, Executive Officer of SLAV, discusses its recent partnership with the International Association of School Librarianship — and how we can learn from the international school library community.

School library spotlight: Mt St Michael's College

SCIS speaks to Sandra Mannion of Mt St Michael's College in Brisbane about what's happening in her school library.

SCIS is more

News and updates from the Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS).

Website and app reviews

Website and apps reviewed for school library staff.