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Prepare for National Reconciliation Week

As National Reconciliation Week approaches, we’re sharing a curated collection of Connections articles to support thoughtful, respectful practice in your library, with practical advice you can apply.

First Nations representation in school library collections

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

This powerful story highlights how reviewing resources can strengthen respectful First Nations representation in collections.

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Transforming library spine labels for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation

This inspiring story reveals practical ways library staff can rethink spine labels to support culturally respectful representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Learn about culturally respectful cataloguing practices

Charting a course for inclusive cataloguing

Explore how SCIS is helping libraries toward more inclusive cataloguing through changes to language, standards and record practices.

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Metadata to enhance diversity, connection and belonging

Learn how to adjust your catalogue language and tags to match your school community, so students feel recognised and included.

Help students feel seen

Build collections that reflect all students

Diversity audits and catalogue records

Learn how your catalogue data can support a diversity audit and help identify gaps in representation across your collection.

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Is your library the window and mirror all children need?

Explore why diverse collections matter and how books can act as mirrors and windows for students’ identities and experiences.

Help students feel seen

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