Events

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 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.