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A thank you to libraries and ELR
By Mem Fox, Nicole Richardson
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
king information connections between one book and another was like an exciting journey of discovery. It was uplifting. How can we promote a love of reading in children? There are two fundamental ways we can help children love reading. First, by borrowing vast quantities of books from libraries f
Supporting Australian book creators
By Sally Rippin
Issue 115, Term 4 2020
different schools and lived in as many cities. No matter where we were living, our mother – a teacher – always ensured we had a constant supply of reading material. Some of these books we would lug about with us from place to place, but books are heavy, and we had to make tough choices, so most o
Supporting Australian book creators
By Nova Weetman
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
e borrowing some more. As many as I could carry in the cane basket on the front of my bike. The book choice was limited, but we could make requests. Reading was my world. In primary school, it was Judy Blume and Agatha Christie. When I scored an old black typewriter as a birthday present, I started
The Ever-Rising Popularity of Graphic Novels
By Michael Jongen, Helen Kain
Issue 125, Term 2 2023
now happily incorporate graphic novels into their collections and see the benefits to circulation. Graphic novels help libraries and teachers find reading material outside the option of the classic novel or the textbook. For many reluctant readers, they can feel more approachable. Visual elements
Enhancing the flexibility of library services
By Claire Elliott
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
onation from a parent, we can now add a few new titles each term to keep the section current. This section was set up with the intent of showing that reading is for the whole community, allowing parents and teachers to model best practice. As Krashen (2004) reported, children read more when they see
School library spotlight: Chisholm Catholic College
By Monique McQueen
Issue 100, Term 1 2017
rces that encourage learning. It is great when we can develop confidence in teachers’ and students’ abilities to use these resources for research and reading for pleasure. What do you see as the library’s most important role in the school community? The library is the community hub where everyon
School Library Spotlight: Evelyn Scott School
By Natalie Otten
Issue 125, Term 2 2023
lies. It was so exciting to see all the kids parading in their costumes, and great to feel that we were getting back to normal. How do you promote reading and literacy in your school and are there any challenges in doing so? We have a really strong literacy focus here. Our kids read independen
Student perspectives on ebook and audiobook usage
By Tehani Wessely
Issue 98, Term 3 2016
wever, anecdotally we know that many students use ebook apps with their own (or family) accounts on their personal devices. We also see many students reading manga on their devices, a trend that supplements the physical copies of manga series held in the library collection. The costs involved in m
Working with pupil library assistants in primary schools
By Lucy Chambers
Issue 107, Term 4 2018
nd beyond. How to recruit PLAs PLAs complete application forms and have a job description. I select children who offer statements such as ‘I like reading’, ‘I like helping tidy at home/in class’, or ‘I like organising’. I also talk to the class teachers about any children they think would rise t
With ASLA '97 but a year away, Celia Otley is out to entice delegates to the Northern Territory
By Celia Otley
Issue 18, Term 3 1996
Hopefully most people reading this will know that next year we are hosting the ASLA Conference '97. We have had ads in ACCESS and are currently awaiting the arrival of an information brochure from the printers which should be distributed soon. T his Conference will be ASLA with a difference as we
Internetting Corner
By Heather Kelsall
Issue 13, Term 2 1995
http://www.bvis.uic.edu/museum/ The Field Museum, Chicago: on-line dinosaurs FOR MORE: e-mail your request to [email protected] Recommended reading on the Net: PHELPS Katherine. Surf's up: Internet Australian style. Port Melbourne: Mandarin/Reed, 1995. isbn:1863304401 Available through
School libraries transform
By SLANZA (School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa)
Issue 115, Term 4 2020
e 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 Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa), which is leading th
Supporting Australian book creators
By Laura Armstrong, Toni Jordan
Issue 95, Term 4 2015
s who loved to read, I spent a lot of time in my own head. Stories were never things that happened solely within the pages of a book; I often stopped reading entirely to imagine the story going off on a different tangent from the one the author intended. My parents generally didn't mind me readin
Supporting Australian book creators
By Laura Armstrong, Will Kostakis
Issue 91, Term 4 2014
message from Will Kostakis 'I wouldn't be where I am today without the supportive library staff at my school. Growing up, they nurtured my love of reading with recommendations and encouragement, not only to read widely, but beyond what I thought I was capable of. They nurtured my writing with poi
Supporting Australian book creators
By Nicole Richardson, Frances Watts
Issue 100, Term 1 2017
y is the best way to connect with young readers. For many children — it was certainly the case for me — the library is where they first learn to love reading and literature, a place where they have ready access to quality Australian reading material (aided, crucially, by library and teaching staff).
Ebooks: to subscribe, or not to subscribe?
By Martin Gray
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
e all this, I am not anti-ebook. The lack of storage space for physical books and the ability to have ebooks on a multipurpose device mean I am often reading on my phone happily in a physician’s office. There are several reasons why sooner rather than later I will pay for ebooks. Equity Just a
School library spotlight: Mt St Michael's College
By Sandra Mannion
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
e responsible for developing the library as an active and service-driven learning centre for the College. We are passionate about fostering a love of reading by exposing our students to a range of genres in both print and digital formats. What do you see as the most important part of the library’s
Unique libraries: The School of St Jude in Tanzania
By Rebecca Hansford
Issue 119, Term 4 2021
chool, where all subjects (except Kiswahili) are taught in English. The libraries play an important role in helping students learn the new language. ‘Reading definitely helps them to improve their English,’ says Mr Forehead. ‘You’ll see when they start, you give them a book and they’ll just know one
Why do I use Instagram to promote my school library?
By Helen Farch
Issue 120, Term 1 2022
‘Social media can help you find new ways to interact and connect with your school community to support reading, inquiry, and digital literacy. It can promote interest and curiosity, and show that your library welcomes student involvement.’ - National Library of New Zealand Social media! Does even
Celebrating the school library officer
By Madeleine Galbraith
Issue 103, Term 4 2017
brary? Makerspace at lunchtimes. What do you love about your library and your role? Creating a space where students feel safe and learn to love reading for pleasure. Most popular book of the moment? Ratburger by David Walliams. Most memorable library moment? So many to choose from! I