Lara Cain Gray is a picture book activist who enjoys sharing fresh ideas for exploring this often underrated format. From the psychological benefits of using animals as characters, to the socio-cultural connotations of food imagery, picture books can be incorporated at all stages of formal education, with both pedagogical and pleasurable outcomes. In this session… Read More »
Copyright for Educators - Schools: Thursday 3 April (9am-3pm AEDT Syd/Melb/Canberra) This free webinar is open to all Australian Government and non-government school staff and is targeted to teachers and teacher-librarians from K-12. The webinar covers: Copyright Basics Statutory Text and Artistic Works Licence Statutory Broadcast Licence Music and Co-curricular Licences Education Exceptions Labelling and Attribution… Read More »
This webinar will focus on how the SCIS Data website can be used to ensure the library collection supports teaching and learning in schools. We will look at: Resource selection and SCIS collection policies Searching SCIS for collection development purposes Creating, saving and sharing lists Enhanced data as a selection tool Embedding digital content into… Read More »
National Reconciliation Week’s theme “Now more than ever” reminds us that the reconciliation process is ongoing. This webinar will present the actions that SCIS has undertaken in the past year as part of the ESA Reconciliation Action Plan project to ‘Enhance SCIS Data to cultivate respect’. The session will look at the AustLang thesaurus and… Read More »
Empower, Energise, Explore Mark your calendar for the ASLA Conference 2025, taking place at the iconic GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on May 30-31, 2025. Join fellow school library professionals, educators, and advocates to explore this year's theme: Empower, Energise, Explore. This event promises inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities—all aimed at enriching and… Read More »
Copyright for Educators - TAFEs: Thursday 5 June (9am-1pm AEDT Syd/Melb/Canberra) This free webinar is open to all Australian TAFE staff (excluding Victorian TAFEs). It is targeted to teachers and librarians who work in TAFEs. The webinar covers: Copyright Basics Statutory Text and Artistic Works Licence Radio and TV Broadcasts TAFE Music Licence Education Exceptions Labelling… Read More »
Join our 45-minute Q&A sessions at the end of each term for answers to your cataloguing questions. Hosted by SCIS team members from Customer Service, Product, and Cataloguing, you’ll get in depth support, practical guidance, and themed insights about developments at SCIS. No question is too big or small - connect with us in… Read More »
Join Us for the 2025 School Library Association of South Australia Conference! We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming dynamic and informative conference at our new venue, The Grand Chancellor Hotel in Adelaide. This year's theme, "School Libraries: Choose Your Own Adventure," promises an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions covering a wide array of topics relevant… Read More »
This webinar looks in depth the additional features of the SCIS website which support the work of school library staff. Downloading records from the website – how and why Advanced search and limiters Creating, saving and sharing lists Browsing controlled vocabularies Professional learning with SCIS Learning outcomes: Deepen familiarity with SCIS Data website Understand different… Read More »
Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August 2025 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre School libraries have emerged as dynamic hubs of learning, encompassing literacy and reading, AI integration, digital literacy and citizenship. As spaces for inquiry and collaboration, they offer personalised learning experiences to foster critical thinking and information evaluation skills preparing students for the… Read More »
Copyright for Educators - Schools: Tuesday 26 August (9am-3pm AWST Perth) This free webinar is open to all Australian Government and non-government school staff and is targeted to teachers and teacher-librarians from K-12. The webinar covers: Copyright Basics Statutory Text and Artistic Works Licence Statutory Broadcast Licence Music and Co-curricular Licences Education Exceptions Labelling and Attribution… Read More »
Experience the 2025 National Education Summit Stay at the forefront of education with insights into the latest developments and hear firsthand from Australia’s top educators and thought leaders as they unveil emerging trends, pioneering techniques, and powerful new approaches to teaching and learning. This is your opportunity to elevate your professional growth by gaining fresh… Read More »