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How to boost your digital literacy confidence
By Sally Pewhairangi
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
Hands up if you have ever had thoughts like these: I wish I didn’t feel out of my depth when a teacher asks me to find additional sources (such as case studies or videos) for their class assignment. If I was more confident in my presentation skills, I would show other teacher librarians how w
International engagement: the SLAV / IASL partner association program
By Susan La Marca
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
School librarianship is different from country to country. We may share many similar aims and roles, but there are also many differences in our profession around the world. In an age where communication is global, it is important for school librarians to recognise these differences, to learn from e
LIFT: From little things ...
By Madeleine Galbraith and the LIFT team
Issue 108, Term 1 2019
Introduction In 2017, Carmen Lawrence addressed a room full of librarians at the State Library of Western Australia, as the keynote speaker at a conference called Library Leadership — A Celebration. I was keen to hear what the first female state premier in Australia had to say about leadership, a
The writing (and revising) of The innovative school librarian
By Elizabeth Bentley
Issue 111, Term 4 2019
I was one of a group of school librarians, initially composed of students on the MAEd course at Canterbury Christ Church, tutored by Sharon Markless, and later joined by Sarah Pavey. We continued to meet regularly with Sharon to discuss research and other issues related to school librarianship. Sha
School library spotlight: Cerdon college
By Nancy Sylaprany
Issue 124, Term 1 2023
What is your job title, and what does your role entail? My job title is Teacher Librarian and I work with a small team of library support staff to provide the library’s services to our school community at Cerdon College. Our school is a Catholic girls’ high school (years 7–12) located in West Mer
Librarians in the digital age: experts in e-health
By Susan Marshall
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
No one would argue against the perception that librarians have moved well beyond their traditional role. The view of the librarian as the keeper of knowledge and the guide to unlocking the best of it has been totally overthrown — and the disruption metaphor is entirely apt. No longer do we even bl
Is there a place for Artificial Intelligence in the school library?
By Martin Richards
Issue 114, Term 3 2020
What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ or AI? Do you think of machines taking over the world, as depicted in the movies? Or, perhaps you question whether or not a computer is even capable of thinking like a human being? On the other hand, you might immediately think of
School libraries transform
By SLANZA (School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa)
Issue 115, Term 4 2020
School libraries across New Zealand are supporting a nationwide campaign to ensure that every child has access to a well-resourced library with a specialist librarian who can help them develop a lifelong love of reading. Many children in schools in Aotearoa do not have that right. SLANZA (School Li
School Library Spotlight: St Stephen's School
By Lise Legg
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
1. What is your job title and what does your role entail? My job title is Head of Libraries at St Stephen’s School, which is an independent, co-educational Uniting Church school from Pre-kindergarten to Year 12. The school was established at the Duncraig Campus in 1984 and the Carramar Campus in
New and revised subject headings
By Renate Beilharz
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
New headings Biomimicry Use for works on the imitation of nature in manufacture and design. Cryptocurrencies Use for works on currencies that use cryptography to secure and verify transactions and to control the creation of new currency units. Computational thinking Use for works on pro
School library spotlight: Val Wardley
By Val Wardley
Issue 122, Term 3 2022
What is your job title? What does your role entail? I am the Library Administrator at Clyde Fenton Primary School and Casuarina Street Primary School, which are both in Katherine in the Northern Territory. I have lived and worked in the Northern Territory since 1997, and have spent most of this
School Library Spotlight: Tarneit P-9 College
By Susan Grieve
Issue 128, Term 1 2024
Job title and role As the college librarian for a school that caters for Foundation through to year 9 with more than 2,387 students, Susan Grieve manages two libraries within a single campus. She oversees a broad range of resources catering to diverse age groups, from picture storybooks for young
SCIS is more
By Anthony Shaw
Issue 129, Term 2 2024
Did you know that there is a very special birthday this year? No, I’m not turning 21 again, SCIS is turning 40! That’s right, SCIS has been serving the school library community for four decades this year. Keep an eye on our social media for posts highlighting our rich history and for details about
New Zealand school libraries respond to COVID-19
By Glenys Bichan
Issue 114, Term 3 2020
How do you run a school library when no-one can enter it? The lockdown made us all reflect on our practice and on the questions, ‘Who are we?’ and more importantly, ‘Why are we?’ School libraries are a place of transformation for our students and our staff. Students can flourish, grow and explore t
SCIS is more
By Caroline Hartley
Issue 116, Term 1 2021
Welcome to the first issue of Connections for 2021. We are excited to be back for a new school year, and we look forward to engaging with you at upcoming events, via our social media channels and term newsletters, and through our new SCIS Data user surveys. Our strategic priorities for 2021 inclu
Easy access to library services: public and school libraries working together
By Adie Johansen
Issue 116, Term 1 2021
Since 2015 we’ve been modernising our library service for the Manawatū community and embracing change. Our vision is simple: to be ‘the best little library in New Zealand’. A library is more than just an avenue for books. Libraries are community hubs where you can learn, create, feel safe and eng
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
SCIS is more
By Caroline Hartley
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
Welcome to the Term 4, 2021 issue of Connections. As we come to the latter part of 2021, another very busy year for the SCIS team, we would like to extend our thanks to the school library community for your support and camaraderie. The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us throughout 20
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
School libraries then and now - in the digital environment
By Lance Deveson
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
Once again I feel very privileged to have been invited by the Connections staff to write an opinion piece. This time it is on how school libraries have changed over the past 30 years and how they might look in the rapidly evolving digital environment. How time flies when you’re having fun! Thirty