Professional associations

Western Australia

• Western Australian School Library Association [WASLA]
• AISWA Libraries
• Children's Book Council of Australia - WA Branch
• ECAWA (Educational Computing Association of Western Australia)

National

• Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA]
• Australian School Library Association [ASLA]
• Children’s Book Council of Australia

Other states

• School Library Association of New South Wales Inc.
• School Library Association of Victoria [SLAQ]
• School Library Association of Queensland [SLAQ]
• School Library Association of South Australia [SLASA]

International

• International Association of School Librarianship [IASL]
• American Library Association.Young adult library services association [YALSA]
• American Association of School Librarians [AASL]
• School Library Association of New Zealand Te Puna Whare Matauranga a Kura [SLANZA]

Discussion lists/online groups

• watlnet – Western Australian
• OZTL_NET – Australia-wide
• LM_NET – American-based International discussion group
• oz-Teachernet
• aliaNEWS
• Teacher librarians meeting space (edna groups)

Professional reading

• Access [Australian School Library Association]
  Journal published quarterly with focus on collaborative curriculum development, resource-based learning, information technology and its integration into learning/teaching programs, information management, information literacy and literature.
• FYI [School Library Association of Victoria]
  Journal published quarterly.
• SCAN [NSW]
  Journal published quarterly by the School Libraries and Information Literacy unit of the NSW Department of Education and Training.
• Synergy [School Library Association of Victoria]
  Published twice annually with a focus on current research, directions and ideas in educational practice.
• School Library Association of Victoria: Publications
  Books, CD-ROMs and promotional material specifically for school library professionals.
• Librarians Bookstore
  Educational and professional development resources for Librarians, Library Technicians and Library Assistants.
• WASLA: ic3: information, communication, collaboration, celebration
  A professional journal for school libraries

Conferences

Conferences in Australia

• Children's Book Council of Australia. National Conference
  Biennial conference held in even number years
  Next conference: 2014
• ETAWA  State Conference
• Celebrate Reading National Conference (The Literature Centre)

13 - 14 September 2013.
2013 Celebrate Reading National Conference will focus on promoting quality Australian books for primary school students.

• School Library Conference WA
  Biennial conference presented by AISWA Libraries and Western Australian School Library Association (WASLA)  
  Next conference: 2013
• Australian School Library Association. National Conference
  Biennial conference held in odd number years

28th September to 1st October, 2013
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Tasmania
Theme: The Curriculum Experience: Connect, Integrate, Lead

Conferences overseas

• IASL hold annual conferences hosted by a different country each time.

2013   42nd Annual Conference and 17th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship - Indonesia

• IBBY: Congresses
  Biennial conference of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Hosted in even years by a different country each time.

2014 10-14 September Mexico City
Theme: Reading as an inclusive experience - May everyone really mean everyone

Online conferences and events

• Library 2.0 worldwide virtual conference
  Held annually, a free online 2 day conference for discussion on current and future state of libraries and impact of digital media. For latest conference news and updates join Library 2.0 network.

School Library related courses in Australia

• Teacher Librarians
  • Courses for teacher librarianship offered across Australia (ASLA)
  • ALIA librarianship courses: Accredited and undergoing accreditation

• Library Technicians
  • ALIA-library technician accredited courses
  • Diploma of Library – Information Services
    Central Institute of Technology (Western Australia): Library and Information Services

• Library Assistants/Clerks/Officers
  Central Institute of Technology (Western Australia): Library and Information Services ofers the following courses:
  • Certificate III in Library – Information Services (Library Assistant/Clerk)
  • Certificate IV in Library – Information Services (Library Clerk/Officer)

The Central Institute of Technology also provides information on its library and information courses and career pathways in a downloadable PDF brochure: Library & information services.

2013

Monday 25 February     5 - 7 pm    Persuasion and picture books           The Literature Centre
                                                        Suitable: Primary teachers of all levels, particularly Years 3, 5 and 7
                                                        RSVP 08 9430 6869 or email info@thelitcentre.org.au

 

Friday 5 April         9.30am - 3pm  Peeking into picture books - The writing and illustration process behind picture books.
                                                       RSVP 08 9430 6869 or email info@thelitcentre.org.au  The Literature Centre