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SLANSW hosts a number of professional learning events each year at a discounted rate for members. Our regular professional learning program consists of two face-to-face summits per year (usually held in March and September), as well as monthly online meet-up sessions.

SLANSW also offers professional learning opportunities through partnerships with other professional associations, organisations and industry events. Previous partners have included Eduwebinar, Syba Academy, Spark Festival, and Brisbane Summit's Capacity Building School Libraries conference.

Please note SLANSW's Cancellation and Refund Policy for Professional Learning Events when registering for summits and online meet-ups.

Payment for SLANSW events is via credit card. The Association has phased out receiving payments via direct bank transfer. If, however, your school prefers to continue to pay via bank transfer, this will incur a 10% administration fee and the manual processing of a new invoice. Please email info@slansw.net.au to request this.

Professional Learning Events



    • 28 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 6 Dec 2024
    • 8:00 PM
    • Flexible Blended Learning
    • 89
    Register

    Flexible Blended Learning Course 2, 2024

    Information Fluency Framework: How can it drive Teaching and Learning in your school?


    This Flexible Blended Learning Course is an opportunity to engage more deeply with the Information Fluency Framework and develop an understanding of how you can begin to integrate it into your existing programs or design new learning sequences that embed IFF outcomes.

    Over the six-week course, participants will be provided with access to SLANSW restricted and member only videos and professional readings. Participants will work at their own pace to complete the viewing and reading of these resources. 

    The cost of this course is $60, which represents outstanding value. 

    This course will provide 6 hours of Elective Professional Learning.


    Course Outline

    The course opens on Monday 28th October and runs til Friday 6th December 2024 (6 weeks). 

    During Sessions One and Two you are invited to watch videos to open up the framework. In Session Three SCAN and SCIS articles provide a further basis to consolidate your understanding of the IFF. Session Four allows you to focus on your setting in either Primary or High School where existing TL’s have connected with the IFF. In Session Five there is an opportunity to see how a SLANSW Working Party has developed artefacts over a 12-month period. How might you pick up one of these ideas and run with it? Finally, in Session Six you are encouraged to design your own learning sequence that can be applied in your library setting.

    A key component of this course is that you engage in the Forum with each session to share your understanding and learning as you go. This can develop into a shared learning network that can support you into the future.


    Course Overview

    Session 1

    Introduction to the IFF

    Session 2

    IFF: What are the Possibilities?

    Session 3

    Expanding your understanding of the IFF

    Session 4

    Implementing the IFF

    Session 5

    IFF Artefacts

    Session 6

    Design your own and Course Reflection


    Registrations for this course are now open.


    Suggested Standards addressed by this Course

    2.5.2 Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

    3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking

    6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

    6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.

    7.4.2 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.

    Certificate of participation available via request to: info@slansw.net.au

    • 7 Nov 2024
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Epping Boys High School - Eastwood
    • 93
    Register

    Special Interest Group - Networking

    Face-to-Face Networking for SLANSW Members


    Term 4 Meeting: Thursday 7th

    November at 4.30pm


    The next Networking SIG meeting with be held at Epping Boys High School, on November 7, between 4:30 – 5:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other like-minded library staff and SLANSW members. 

    At this meeting we will be sharing our learning from the professional learning events we have attended this year.

    Siobhan James, Teacher Librarian at Epping Boys High School, will provide opportunities for discussions, networking, afternoon tea, and an informal tour of the Library.

    As a SLANSW member you are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity  to add 1 hour to your accrual of 100 hours of professional development. 

    This SIG is a platform to support members and encourage ongoing dialogue in our professional learning community.  It is also only available to SLANSW members as a benefit of membership.

    Afternoon Tea will be provided.


    How do I participate?

    All SLANSW members are welcome to attend this Networking SIG meeting.

    You must register to ensure you are sent the location sign in details within 48 hours before your session.


    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Online via SLANSW Zoom room
    • 100
    Registration is closed

    Community of Practitioners


    The Special Interest Groups were created to connect like-minded colleagues to share and learn together. In this meetup you will learn what has been happening in each SIG and consider if you would like to connect in 2025. If you are a new member or have not had previous involvement, you may be wondering what happens in our Special Interest Groups (SIG’s). There are four different groups who will be reporting on their activity over the last year. You may have been involved in one group but are curious as to what happens within the other groups. This meet-up is for you. This session is of relevance to primary and secondary staff. 


    About Mentoring SIG

    In 2022 SLANSW offered a one-year mentoring pilot scheme as part of its professional development program. Teacher Librarians of all sectors and levels of experience were invited to participate in this exciting scheme as either mentor or mentee. Due to its success the Mentoring SIG is now run each year via an Expression of Interest process.  Feedback from previous participants about their experiences with this SIG: 

    • Discussing my reading program meant I had a more fleshed out program which has been very successful at school. (Mentee 2023)
    • Meeting other TLs and learning about what others are doing in their library programs. (Mentee 2023)
    • Developing my skills in sharing and encouraging a colleague in their journey as a TL. (Mentor 2022)
    • It was an opportunity for a member of the profession to guide me through the ups and downs of my role. It was recommended by a friend that I utilise a mentor to grow professionally. (Mentee 2022)

    This SIG operates from April to December each year. Applications for 2025 will open in February.


    About Networking SIG

    In 2023 SLANSW introduced a new Networking Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide a platform to support members and encourage ongoing dialogue in our professional learning community. The Networking SIG also provides a continuing networking opportunity for graduate mentees and mentors of the Mentoring SIG.

    The aim of the Networking SIG is to create opportunities for our members to network and discuss a variety of issues and topics in a variety of ways and formats. Meetings will be offered in face-to-face as well as online modes. The SLANSW Professional Learning Book Club is also a part of this SIG.


    About Non-Teaching School Library SIG

    The Non-Teaching School Library Staff Special Interest Group is an informal gathering held each term. Participants are encouraged to bring along their coffee and connect with others. The hour-long session often involves presentations providing practical ideas and inspiration about relevant topics for library professionals. There are opportunities for small group discussions and all participants to share what’s working in their library or to  discuss common challenges.


    About Research SIG

    The aim of the Research Special Interest Group is to encourage and support its members to engage in reflective practices that explore and communicate the impact of the services, programs, and spaces in their school libraries. Group members are encouraged to identify a change they would like to make in their libraries or a new strategy they would like to try and will be supported in areas such as data collection and analysis, and appropriate ways to communicate their project findings for maximum impact. The hour-long meetings of the group comprise a short information session followed by discussion and the sharing of ideas and practices. 


    Suggested Standards addressed by this Online Meet-up

    Standard 6 Engage in professional learning

    Standard 7  Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

    Certificate of participation available via request to: info@slansw.net.au


    About SLANSW Online Meet-Ups

    The one-hour meet-ups take place in SLANSW's Zoom Conference Room and include a presentation from a guest speaker, with facilitated discussion between participants. We aim to include Q&A time as a wrap-up of each online meetup.

    A maximum of 100 places are available for each meet-up, so get your registrations in ASAP.

    Participation in SLANSW online meet-ups is at no cost to members.  Non-members may access the meet-ups for $45 per session.

    The one-hour meet-up takes place in SLANSW's Zoom conference room. 

    Those who register for this event will receive an email within 24 hours before the event, with details to access this online session.

    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Riverina, NSW
    • 100
    Register

    Special Interest Group - Networking

    Face-to-Face Networking for SLANSW Members in the Riverina


    Term 4 Meeting: Thursday 21st

    November from 4.30pm


    SLANSW Riverina Members, there is a new Riverina Regional Representative on the loose and she is looking forward to making connections and facilitating networking of teacher librarians and other school library staff in the Riverina Region.

    Please join Marika Simon for:

    Nibbles and Networking

    Thursday 21 November from 4:30pm

    Thirsty Crow Brewery, Brewer’s Den

    153 Fitzmaurice St,

    Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

    Finger food and water will be provided – other beverages (and meals) are available for purchase.

    There is an option to stay for trivia from 7pm – if you are keen for trivia, you MUST  RSVP by 3pm on 14 November, direct to Marika via

    Phone: 0431 441 794

    or

    Email: masimon@csu.edu.au


    This SIG is a platform to support members and encourage ongoing dialogue in our professional learning community.  It is also only available to SLANSW members as a benefit of membership.



    How do I participate?

    All SLANSW members are welcome to attend this SIG Networking  meeting.



    • 27 Nov 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online via SLANSW Zoom room
    • 100
    Register

    Join us for the Non-Teaching School Library Staff Special Interest Group (SIG) 

    Term 4 Meeting

    Working with independent bookshops, best sellers for 2024, and predicted book trends for 2025


    Join us for the Non-Teaching School Library Staff Special Interest Group Term 4 meeting.

    Our Term 4 meeting is scheduled for the 27th November at 3pm, via the SLANSW Zoom Room. The focus of the session is how school libraries can work with independent bookshops, best sellers for 2024, and predicted book trends for 2025. Anna Carles, the Constant Reader’s School Account Manager, will be our guest presenter. 

    We will also have our usual informal catch-up, chat, and share what we have been doing in our libraries in 2024 and what plans we may be contemplating for 2025.

    This session will be held on Wednesday 27 November between 3 - 4pm in the SLANSW Zoom Room. 

    You must register to ensure you are sent the Zoom login details within 24hours before your session. 


29 Oct 2024 Library as a Wellbeing Space
19 Oct 2024 SLANSW AGM 2024
25 Sep 2024 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 3 2024
24 Sep 2024 SLANSW IFF Showcase
19 Sep 2024 Special Interest Group - Networking
11 Sep 2024 Special Interest Group - Research
7 Sep 2024 SLANSW Summit Dinner
7 Sep 2024 Professional Learning Summit: (7 September 2024)
30 Jul 2024 How the library can support Science Week
25 Jun 2024 Making Media Literacy a National Priority
20 Jun 2024 Special Interest Group - Networking
5 Jun 2024 Special Interest Group - Research
28 May 2024 CBCA Book Week 2024: Reading is Magic
15 May 2024 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 2 2024
13 May 2024 Flexible Blended Learning Course 1, 2024
26 Mar 2024 Libraries supporting and resourcing the new English Curriculum
20 Mar 2024 Special Interest Group - Research
16 Mar 2024 Professional Learning Summit: (16 March 2024)
6 Mar 2024 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 1 2024
13 Feb 2024 Welcome to the Library
28 Nov 2023 SLANSW Trivia 2023
15 Nov 2023 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 4 2023
1 Nov 2023 Special Interest Group - Research
17 Oct 2023 Advocacy: Influencing for Impact
19 Sep 2023 Teacher Librarians Engaging with Numeracy (Open Online Forum)
18 Sep 2023 Flexible Blended Learning Course 2, 2023
9 Sep 2023 Professional Learning Summit: (9 September 2023)
23 Aug 2023 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 3 2023
16 Aug 2023 Special Interest Group - Research
25 Jul 2023 CBCA Book Week Ideas 2023
20 Jun 2023 Podcasting for Teacher Librarians
24 May 2023 Special Interest Group - Research
17 May 2023 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 2 2023
9 May 2023 The School Library's role in including Indigenous Australian Voice in the English Curriculum K-10
1 May 2023 Flexible Blended Learning Course 1, 2023
28 Mar 2023 Collection Development Policies: Creation and implementation
15 Mar 2023 Special Interest Group - Mentoring
4 Mar 2023 Professional Learning Summit: The Strength of Story (4 March 2023)
1 Mar 2023 Special Interest Group - Research
22 Feb 2023 Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 1 2023
14 Feb 2023 Resourcing the Curriculum - Selecting First Nations Resources
13 Dec 2022 SLANSW Trivia 2022
30 Nov 2022 Special Interest Group - Research
22 Nov 2022 Sensational starts: Orientation activities and programs to kick off the new year
16 Nov 2022 Coffee and Chat - Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 4 2022
25 Oct 2022 An Evening with Matthew Lin and Zana Fraillon
17 Oct 2022 Flexible Blended Learning Course 2, 2022
17 Sep 2022 SLANSW AGM 2022
10 Sep 2022 Professional Learning Summit: Information and Innovation (10 September 2022)
9 Aug 2022 An Introduction to the Information Fluency Framework
3 Aug 2022 Special Interest Group - Research
26 Jul 2022 CBCA Book Week Preparation
14 Jun 2022 Library Partnerships – How do you connect with other libraries? (Open Online Forum)
2 Jun 2022 SLANSW Professional Learning Lab - Series 1 2022 - Group 3
1 Jun 2022 Special Interest Group - Research
11 May 2022 Coffee and Chat - Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 2 2022
9 May 2022 Flexible Blended Learning Course 1, 2022
3 May 2022 Reading for Wellbeing: Implementing reading programs to support student wellbeing
6 Apr 2022 Special Interest Group - Research
19 Mar 2022 Professional Learning Summit: Representation Matters (19 March 2022)
9 Mar 2022 Coffee and Chat - Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 1 2022
8 Mar 2022 Escape Rooms and Library Event Programming - How to get started and involve your community.
15 Feb 2022 How do you recommend books to your students?
9 Feb 2022 Special Interest Group - Research
7 Dec 2021 SLANSW Trivia 2021
24 Nov 2021 Special Interest Group - Research "Planning for Action: Evidence-based projects ideas for 2022”
23 Nov 2021 Member Benefits - New offerings and updates
13 Nov 2021 Teaching Civic Online Reasoning: Empowering Students to Sort Fact from Fiction Online with Dr Sarah McGrew (International Speaker Series: 2) Saturday 13 November, 2021 9:00-11:00am
27 Oct 2021 Coffee and Chat - Non-Teaching School Library SIG - Term 4 2021
20 Oct 2021 Special Interest Group - Research "Informing and Reporting on Your Practice"
12 Oct 2021 Developmental Bibliotherapy: What is it and why do our students need it?
15 Sep 2021 Coffee and Chat - Non-Teaching School Library SIG
4 Sep 2021 Professional Learning Summit: Digital Design and Delivery (4 September 2021)
17 Aug 2021 SLANSW Celebrates National Science Week
20 Jul 2021 Brilliant Book Week Ideas! (Open Online Forum)
16 Jun 2021 Meet Your Association - Northern Session
9 Jun 2021 Meet Your Association - Southern Session
5 Jun 2021 Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning: A Re-imagination Journey with Dr Barbara Stripling (International Speaker Series: 1) Saturday 5 June, 2021 9:00-11:00am
2 Jun 2021 Meet Your Association - Western Session
25 May 2021 Inquiry Learning and the Teacher Librarian - the ideal and the reality
27 Apr 2021 Just Read: Developing and implementing a K-12 sustained silent reading program
30 Mar 2021 Spotlight on TL of the Year, Vicki Courtenay
13 Mar 2021 The Laureate and the Literacy Leader: Professional Learning Summit (13 March 2021)
16 Feb 2021 Trialling micro-credentials in a school library setting
1 Dec 2020 TL Trivia
17 Nov 2020 The Best Books of 2020
27 Oct 2020 Practical Preparedness: Dealing with compounding disasters
22 Sep 2020 Lessons from the Library: pitfalls and possibilities (Open Online Forum)
5 Sep 2020 Working for a New Normal with Dr R. David Lankes (International Speaker Series: 4) Saturday, 5 September, 2020 9.00-11.00am
22 Aug 2020 The Post-Pandemic School Library Learning Commons with Anita Brooks Kirkland (International Speaker Series: 3) Saturday, 22 August, 2020 9.00-11.00am
4 Aug 2020 The Inclusion of Australian Multicultural Young Adult Fiction in Secondary School Library Collections
25 Jul 2020 Information Literacy in Reading Fiction with Dr Mary Ann Harlan (International Speaker Series: 2) Saturday, 25 July, 2020 9.00-11.00am
20 Jun 2020 International Speaker Series Professional Learning Package (20 June, 25 July, 22 August & 5 September, 2020)
20 Jun 2020 Young People Living Safe Lives in Online Environments with Dr Ross Todd (International Speaker Series: 1) Saturday, 20 June, 2020 9.00-11.00am
9 Jun 2020 Online Marketplace Meet-up 2
26 May 2020 Graphic novels as texts: “It was harder to teach than I thought.”
5 May 2020 Online Marketplace Meet-up 1
31 Mar 2020 How are you dealing with COVID-19? (Open Online Forum)
24 Mar 2020 The role of the author and poet in making reading matter
7 Mar 2020 Reach Out Through Reading, SLANSW State Library Conference Day (7 March 2020)
25 Feb 2020 The Library as ‘third space’ in your school: Supporting academic and emotional well-being in the school community
26 Nov 2019 Using action research to support professional learning of teachers (Action Research Series)
29 Oct 2019 Kickstarting Action Research in Your School Library (Action Research Series)
19 Oct 2019 Today’s Learners ~ Tomorrow’s Leaders, SLANSW State Library Conference Day
24 Sep 2019 Diverse stories: Developing Year 8 boys to become adventurous readers (Action Research Series)
3 Sep 2019 The power of immigrant stories: Action research at Mazenod (Action Research Series)
27 Aug 2019 Guided Inquiry: Findings and implications from recent research and practice (Action Research Series)

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