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SCIS is more

By Caroline Hartley

Issue 117, Term 2 2021

Welcome to the Term 2, 2021 issue of Connections. Thank you to everyone who responded to our SCIS User Survey. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas on a range of topics that can help us provide better service to the school library community. When reviewing the most searched for

School Library Spotlight: Xavier College, Burke Hall

By Fiona O'Rourke

Issue 119, Term 4 2021

1. What is your job title and what challenges are you facing? I have just commenced at Xavier College, Burke Hall as a part-time teacher librarian for the Middle Years.  Beginning a new job in a school can  be both exciting and daunting. However, when you begin at the commencement of Lockdown

SCIS is more

By Ben Chadwick

Issue 120, Term 1 2022

This issue celebrates thirty years of Connections magazine. Can you believe it? Thirty years ago SCIS decided it needed a way to keep readers abreast of changing school library technologies and informed about developments in SCIS’s products and services. The first issue dealt with dial-up, CD-R

SCIS is more

By Anthony Shaw

Issue 124, Term 1 2023

Welcome to the Term 1, 2023 issue of Connections . SCIS is back on the road in 2023, having restarted running our popular in-person workshops late last year. In November 2022, we undertook our first interstate trip since the pandemic began, running two wonderful workshops in Perth. It was a grea

SCIS is more

By Anthony Shaw

Issue 126, Term 3 2023

Welcome to Term 3, 2023 issue of Connections. For the SCIS team, Term 2, 2023 was a great chance to learn from our subscriber base. In-person workshops, library association conferences, and the 2023 Customer Survey have collectively provided us with helpful feedback that will inform future develo

Explore the Aussie–Kiwi relationship using primary sources

By Yasheeka Bertram, Rene Burton

Issue 126, Term 3 2023

Primary sources reflect a close friendship Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have a close relationship and shared history including Anzac traditions, food and sport. Many primary sources reflect our close ties, such as photos of our Anzac troops serving together at Gallipoli, and our riva

School library spotlight: Strathtulloh Primary School

By Krista Thomas

Issue 129, Term 2 2024

What is your role in your school library? I am a library technician at Strathtulloh Primary School in Victoria. My role title is Library and Resources, so I am in charge of getting resources for the library, as well as some whole-school resources. It’s my job to make sure that the resources are

Elevate your practice at the School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (SLANZA) Conference

By Article by the School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa

Issue 130, Term 3, 2024

Nau mai, haere mai! Join SLANZA’s flagship event, the largest gathering of school librarians in Aotearoa New Zealand, convening more than 200 delegates locally and internationally. From 29 September – 2 October 2024, the eagerly anticipated conference is back on track, following the significant dis

School library spotlight: Book Week at St Paul’s School, Queensland

By Ceinwen Jones

Issue 139, Term 4, 2026

Term 3 at St Paul’s School is called ‘Book Week Term’. The school’s celebration of books and literacy continues beyond the traditional parade and beyond the library itself. It’s a celebration of community and connection through story, and a compelling and powerful illustration of how a library can

The case for the AI-free classroom

By Lily M Abadal

Issue 139, Term 4, 2026

The two most common arguments I hear about integrating AI into the classroom go something like this: Not teaching students how to use AI may leave them at a disadvantage in the future job market. Companies are expecting their entry-level employees to know how to leverage it. As a result, we hav

Language, literature and literacy during COVID-19 and beyond

By Annette Wagner

Issue 114, Term 3 2020

Over the last few months, learning has moved to the digital space, changing the perception of online learning tools. Annette Wagner, Creative Director of Story Box Library, discusses how teachers have embraced digital learning practices and online tools, including storytelling tools. During iso

TikTok and libraries: a powerful partnership

By Kelsey Bogan

Issue 115, Term 4 2020

‘Miss Bogan, you’re TikTok famous!’ These words greeted me early one morning shortly after I had finally caved in and created a TikTok account for our high school library. I had posted a TikTok video the previous night, you see, and in less than a day, it had more than 300,000 views! Within a wee

Genrefication 3.5 years later: Reflections

By Susan Davenport

Issue 117, Term 2 2021

Radford College Secondary Library (SL) for years 5–12 students began our genrefication journey in 2017. This article reflects upon those first steps and what changes have been implemented since. What have we learnt? Genrefication works! Yes, it really does. Our years 5–12 students find the

Dystopian literature: more than just the end of the world to teens

By Jessica Finden

Issue 123, Term 4 2022

It’s not the end of the world… Can you remember what it was like to be a teenager? The constant worry – about your identity,  whether or not you fit in with your friends, your family, and your overall place in the world. The catch phrase, ‘it’s not the end of the world’ is regularly bandied ab

The Teacher Librarian and ChatGPT

By Stephanie Strachan

Issue 126, Term 3 2023

At the end of last term, an exasperated member of staff pleaded with me: how can we stop students cheating in assessments using ChatGPT and similar AI tools? Sadly, I was not able to offer any quick fix. In fact, from what I can gather, these new technologies have turned the world of academic wri

School library spotlight: The King's School Senior Library

By The King's School Library team

Issue 127, Term 4 2023

Tell us about your school, your library team and their roles. The King’s School is an independent Anglican day and boarding school for boys, founded in 1831. Our school community is truly multicultural and represents the diverse nature of contemporary Australian society.  As a library team, our

21st-century literacy with graphic novels

By Iurgi Urrutia

Issue 115, Term 4 2020

Reading is reading We read books, newspapers, magazines, billboards, signs, notices, bills, websites, blogs, social media posts et cetera. When we read all those things, consciously or unconsciously we’re developing and using multiple literacy skills. Thanks to the internet and social media, we’r

How an old book created a commitment to better represent First Nations Australians

By Kerry Klimm, Dale Robertson

Issue 117, Term 2 2021

A mother’s anger: Kerry Klimm When my 8-year-old showed me his library book, I knew immediately from the cover it wasn’t going to be positive. I flicked through the pages and was disturbed at what I saw. It took me back to my childhood – growing up in the ‘80s learning about ‘The Aborigines’, def

In this Issue

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 8, Term 4 1993

NEXUS, Jennifer Wraight shares her impressions of the recent ASLA conference in Adelaide and Learning for the Future, the new standards document for school libraries is reviewed. By the time you receive this, the holidays will be upon us. Compliments of the season and enjoy a well-earned break.

The last word

By Ceinwen Jones

Issue 139, Term 4, 2026

Scholarly articles and evidence How can school libraries support student wellbeing? Dr Margaret Merga nails it with this paper exploring how school libraries may not only provide safe spaces for students, but can also promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives and promote bibliotherapeutic