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Why do teachers need to be reminded that they need school librarians?
How can school librarians remind teachers about what they do? Is advocacy enough?
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This blog is about the value of school libraries. Advocating for the role of the school library within the educational process of every school.
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Jul 27, 20205 min
Aspirational and inspirational school librarians
Where does the journey to school librarianship start? FOSIL and IFLA are my focal point are they yours?
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Mar 10, 20203 min
Inquiry learning - GSL's, FOSIL and IFLA - What does this mean?
Leading one of the secondary aims for the Great School Libraries campaign is a real pleasure. Learning through Inquiry...
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Feb 11, 20203 min
We have a problem! Now I understand why...
If school libraries are essential to our children's education why are not more people worried about the lack of them in their schools?
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Jan 4, 20202 min
BEM, who me? You have got to be joking! New challenges and more advocacy for school Libraries.
My promise to do more to advocate for school libraries after being awarded a BEM in the 2020 New Years Honours list.
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Nov 14, 20194 min
Advocacy, an essential tool in helping teachers understand why they need school librarians
Advocacy is essential for todays school librarian. Have these conversations before it is too late.
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Nov 3, 20198 min
Our children need us! 4 survival tips for school librarians
School librarians bringing their expertise to education and the curriculum and helping our schools understand our value.
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Jul 28, 20194 min
Phew! Finished! Write an annual report... Why? No way!
End of year reports are important for school librarians. Here are a few reasons why.
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Jun 18, 20194 min
School Librarians, why is no one listening? How to help schools understand your role.
School librarians can empower themselves through helping schools understand their role. Knowledge through self learning is important!
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Jun 7, 20193 min
School Librarians: Not sure why? Finding that spark...
Do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Is anyone listening? Is it time to get your mojo back...?
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May 18, 20196 min
Marketing your school library
A brief overview of our latest book discussion on marketing your school library.
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Mar 10, 20194 min
Looking to the future through our school libraries
I was really lucky to land a job at Newcastle City Libraries as a library assistant straight from school at 16. I had always enjoyed...
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Mar 5, 20193 min
School Librarians - A reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone?
I have just been on holiday for 4 weeks visiting mainly New Zealand but also popping into Australia and Singapore. I tried really hard to...
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