ASLA Mini Conference 2026. Island of Ideas: Inspiring School Libraries. For more information contact asla@asla.org.au
This session guides participants through supporting students across the full research process, from initial topic exploration to advanced searching.
Join us for an insightful conversation about AI, creativity, copyright and the future of children’s books, viewed through the eyes of those working at the heart of the industry: The publisher perspective Data, copyright & IP The creator perspective
This session has been designed to directly support school library staff in expanding their impact, leading change, and strengthening library advocacy within their school communities.
This four-week course is designed for complete beginners and is right for you if you work in the library and information sector and / or have an interest in cataloguing and wish to develop a greater understanding of cataloguing practices. Time to be confirmed...
This SLAV series compromises of a number of online sessions with only two remaining. Read more about the series here and put these dates into your 2026 diary: 22 October and 1 December.
This event showcases a vibrant, flexible library for Years 7–12, featuring spaces for varied learning needs and activities such as the Readers Cup and Write a Book in a Day. Registration required by Wednesday 21 October
A professional-development event for school librarians, teacher-librarians, and education professionals. Presented both online and on-site with these 4 sessions: Keynote Speaker: Amy Doak Strengthening School Libraries Through Family and Community Involvement: Lizzy Dixon Building Your School's Literacy Ecosystem: Gabrielle Mace Pages, Travelling Through Time: Charlotte Barkla
The ALIA Library Technician Symposium for 2026 will provide a curated 6 hour program for all Library Technicians and allied information professionals, focusing on practical skills, career journeys and professional futures, as well as a 90 minute networking and debrief session 2 weeks later.
Email education@alia.org.au to join the community of practice.
In this course we will look at new technologies, proposed innovations, AI, new devices, or hardware, as well as technologies already in play. Consideration will be made how these could be integrated into information services or already are.
This session examines the pivotal role of teacher librarians in helping schools navigate a world of AI slop, misinformation, and disinformation. Participants will explore practical strategies for teaching lateral reading, source verification, and critical AI literacy. Skills that empower students to question, evaluate, and create information responsibly and what it means to prepare students for… Read More »