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Our Virtual Library is a curation of free educational resources and tools to assist students, educators, parents and the community.
Library Vision Statement:
to create a vibrant and dynamic learning commons where students can inquire, discover, read, view, listen, collaborate, create and present in a future focused learning environment. Students will be information fluent learners equipped with highly developed critical & creative thinking skills required for lifelong learning.
Our aim is that:
Students are motivated and independent learners:
• Students successfully employ information fluency, technology, and critical thinking skills in subject-area learning experiences.
• Students are engaged in independent reading and inquiry-based learning.
The library is a powerful intellectual and social space where students and teachers gather ideas, exchange points of view, and learn together:
• Students and teachers have access to a qualified Teacher Librarian.
• Students have equitable access to high quality resources in a variety of formats that support curricular and instructional goals and respond to diverse student needs and interests.
• Students have access to a wide range of quality recreational reading material to broaden horizons and boost literacy.
• The library facility is welcoming, with a climate conducive to individual and shared learning.
• Current technology supports multiple learning experiences with remote access to library resources.
Library Vision Statement:
to create a vibrant and dynamic learning commons where students can inquire, discover, read, view, listen, collaborate, create and present in a future focused learning environment. Students will be information fluent learners equipped with highly developed critical & creative thinking skills required for lifelong learning.
Our aim is that:
Students are motivated and independent learners:
• Students successfully employ information fluency, technology, and critical thinking skills in subject-area learning experiences.
• Students are engaged in independent reading and inquiry-based learning.
The library is a powerful intellectual and social space where students and teachers gather ideas, exchange points of view, and learn together:
• Students and teachers have access to a qualified Teacher Librarian.
• Students have equitable access to high quality resources in a variety of formats that support curricular and instructional goals and respond to diverse student needs and interests.
• Students have access to a wide range of quality recreational reading material to broaden horizons and boost literacy.
• The library facility is welcoming, with a climate conducive to individual and shared learning.
• Current technology supports multiple learning experiences with remote access to library resources.
When in doubt, go to the library!"
Hermione Granger
Need help locating resources? Researching? Referencing? Evaluating sources? Writing?
Please check out the resources provided here at the Virtual Library or visit the school library to chat with Ms Costello, your Teacher Librarian. Alternatively, you can simply send your request to Ms Costello using the online form.
Please check out the resources provided here at the Virtual Library or visit the school library to chat with Ms Costello, your Teacher Librarian. Alternatively, you can simply send your request to Ms Costello using the online form.
The School Library as an Educational Investment
Continued investment in school libraries is integral to delivering the Australian Curriculum as a world-class curriculum. In today’s digital world initiatives for the discovery and delivery of learning resources will require investment to support 21st century eLearning programs and to resource the national curriculum. The Softlink 2021 Australian School Library Survey Report findings continue to demonstrate a correlation between budget, staffing and student achievement. The findings indicate that literacy levels are higher for those schools that support and invest in their school libraries, staffing and resources (Godfrey 2015 ; Softlink Australia 2019).
Despite this, a Commonwealth inquiry into the role, adequacy and resourcing of school libraries found ‘Whilst research demonstrates a clear correlation between a good school library and teacher librarian and student achievement, the link is not always appreciated, acknowledged or made best use of’ (Commonwealth of Australia 2011). The challenge for Teacher Librarians, therefore, is to collect and publicise hard data that unequivocally demonstrates the difference they make in schools and to use this evidence to advocate for increased staffing and budgets.
4 Future Trends You Are Bound to See in K-12 School Libraries
Continued investment in school libraries is integral to delivering the Australian Curriculum as a world-class curriculum. In today’s digital world initiatives for the discovery and delivery of learning resources will require investment to support 21st century eLearning programs and to resource the national curriculum. The Softlink 2021 Australian School Library Survey Report findings continue to demonstrate a correlation between budget, staffing and student achievement. The findings indicate that literacy levels are higher for those schools that support and invest in their school libraries, staffing and resources (Godfrey 2015 ; Softlink Australia 2019).
Despite this, a Commonwealth inquiry into the role, adequacy and resourcing of school libraries found ‘Whilst research demonstrates a clear correlation between a good school library and teacher librarian and student achievement, the link is not always appreciated, acknowledged or made best use of’ (Commonwealth of Australia 2011). The challenge for Teacher Librarians, therefore, is to collect and publicise hard data that unequivocally demonstrates the difference they make in schools and to use this evidence to advocate for increased staffing and budgets.
4 Future Trends You Are Bound to See in K-12 School Libraries
"At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross
that threshold, that magic threshold into a library,
we change their lives forever, for the better.
It’s an enormous force for good."
Barack Obama
Science Week
Book Week Celebrations 2019
Our Book Week 'BookFace' Competition entries
Library Displays
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Books into Film Display
You've seen the film, now read the book!
You've seen the film, now read the book!
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Crime and Mystery Display
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Come check out the Library's Crime and Mystery book display.
Why not steal a mugshot selfie and plunder our Mystery book collection while you're there!
Why not steal a mugshot selfie and plunder our Mystery book collection while you're there!
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Book Week Celebrations
Book Week August 2018: Find Your Treasure
Book Week August 2018: Find Your Treasure
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Valentine's Day Promotions
Blind Date with a book
Blind Date with a Book is a mystery book, wrapped in brown paper, tagged with clues to entice the reader. They include a wide selection of genres (Not just romance). There is no cost - students simply borrow them. Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
For Valentine's Day ONLY, the first 12 students who borrow a Blind Date with a Book will receive a FREE chocolate rose to keep or give to their Valentine.
Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
Blind Date with a book
Blind Date with a Book is a mystery book, wrapped in brown paper, tagged with clues to entice the reader. They include a wide selection of genres (Not just romance). There is no cost - students simply borrow them. Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
For Valentine's Day ONLY, the first 12 students who borrow a Blind Date with a Book will receive a FREE chocolate rose to keep or give to their Valentine.
Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
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The Genre Dating Game
Students chose a Genre Bacherlor / Bachelorette slip from a bowl. This will 'love match' them with a particular book genre. The student then selects and borrows a book from that genre.
Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
Students chose a Genre Bacherlor / Bachelorette slip from a bowl. This will 'love match' them with a particular book genre. The student then selects and borrows a book from that genre.
Students who later complete a 'Rate your Date' book review go into the draw for some cool prizes.
Rate Your Date
Students who complete a 'Rate your Date' book review will go into the draw for some cool prizes.
Please hand to Ms Costello in the library.
The form can be downloaded below.
Students who complete a 'Rate your Date' book review will go into the draw for some cool prizes.
Please hand to Ms Costello in the library.
The form can be downloaded below.
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Complete the Survey to Win Cool Prizes
Students who complete the online survey and provide feedback on our Valentine’s Promotions will also receive a ticket to go into the draw for prizes.
Survey link: https://goo.gl/forms/LCj9q6mdlr1bD0dJ3
Students who complete the online survey and provide feedback on our Valentine’s Promotions will also receive a ticket to go into the draw for prizes.
Survey link: https://goo.gl/forms/LCj9q6mdlr1bD0dJ3
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Aboriginal languages of Australia
Artwork 'Futorum Terra Nullius' © 2013 by Cathy Costello
Warning: Be advised that this website may contain voices and images of people who have passed.
References and further reading
Alliance for Excellent Education. (2016). Future ready librarians. Future Ready Schools. Available at: http://1gu04j2l2i9n1b0wor2zmgua.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Library_flyer_download.pdf.
ASLA. (2004). Standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from: http://www.asla.org.au/policy/standards.aspx
ASLA. (2014). What is a teacher librarian. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/advocacy/what-is-a-teacher-librarian.aspx
Australian Capital Territory Department of Education. (2016). School Libraries: The heart of 21st century learning. Retrieved from http://www.education.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/916301/School-Libraries-21st-Century.pdf
Bonanno, K. (2011). Do school libraries really make a difference?. KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd. Retrieved from http://kb.com.au/school-libraries-really-make-difference/
Commonwealth of Australia. (2011). Overview: School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia. House of Representatives. Standing Committee on Education and Employment. Retrieved from http://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/house_of_representatives_committees?url=ee/schoollibraries/report.htm
Cook, H. and Mitchell, G. (2017). Are e-books a waste of money? The surprising winner when it comes to reading. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from: http://www.smh.com.au/national/are-ebooks-a-waste-of-money-the-surprising-winner-when-it-comes-to-reading-20170320-gv27ac.html.
Costello, C. (2017). School library spotlight: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School. Connections. Schools Catalogue Information Service. Retrieved from http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_101/regular_features/101_school_library_spotlight.html
Duke, N. (2016). What Doesn't Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon. Edutopia. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/literacy-practices-we-should-abandon-nell-k-duke?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Godfrey, N. (2015). ASLA 2015 Conference: Provoking the future: school libraries, pedagogy and technology. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/professional-learning/ASLA-Conference-2015/speakers1.aspx
Hay, L., & Todd, R. (2010). School libraries 21C: The conversation begins. Scan, 29(1), 30-42.
Hough, M. (2011). Libraries as iCentres: Helping Schools. ACCESS, 25(1) 5-9.
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries, teacher-librarians and their contribution to student literacy in Gold Coast schools. Brisbane: School Library Association of Queensland – QUT. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63170/
Hughes, H., Bozorgian, H., & Allan, C. (2014) . School libraries, teacher-librarians and student outcomes : presenting and using the evidence. School Libraries Worldwide, 20(1), 29-50. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/74876/
Hutchinson, E. (2017). The role of the school librarian in teaching and learning. edCircuit. Available at: http://www.edcircuit.com/the-role-of-the-school-librarian-in-teaching-and-learning/.
Hutchinson, E. (2016). Let's start at the very beginning: 3 simple steps to raising academic attainment through your school library. Elizabethutch.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved from https://elizabethutch.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/lets-start-at-very-beginning-3-simple.html
Juliani, A.J. (2016). Why We Need Libraries In a World Filled With Noise. Retrieved from http://ajjuliani.com/libraries/
Kachel, D. & Lance, K. (2016). Latest Study: A full-time school librarian makes a critical difference in boosting student achievement. School Library Journal. Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2013/03/research/librarian-required-a-new-study-shows-that-a-full-time-school-librarian-makes-a-critical-difference-in-boosting-student-achievement/
Kristi. (2018). 12 ways a school librarian can help teachers. 2 Peas & a Dog Blog. Retrieved from https://2peasandadog.com/2018/07/12-ways-a-school-librarian-can-help-teachers.html
Lit4Pleasure. (2017). Changing DEAR For The Better. UKEdChat. Retrieved from https://ukedchat.com/2017/01/08/changing-dear-for-the-better-by-lit4pleasure/
Lonsdale, M. (2003). Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: A Review of the Research. ACER. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/research.pdf
MacMeekin, M. (2013). 27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does. An Ethical Island. Retrieved from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/27-things-your-teacher-librarian-does/
Mattson, K. (2017). The Librarian as an Instructional Partner. The Art of Teaching - Inspired Ideas. McGraw Hill Education. Retrieved from https://medium.com/inspired-ideas-prek-12/the-librarian-as-an-instructional-partner-38b2d374bbec#.f43da58p5
New Your City School Library System (2014). The Empire State Information Fluency Continuum. Retrieved from
https://www.engageny.org/resource/empire-state-information-fluency-continuum
NSW Department of Education. (2017). School libraries. Retrieved from https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/school-libraries
O’Connell, J. (2012). Change has arrived at an iSchool library near you, in P.Godwin & J. Parker (Ed.) Information literacy beyond Library 2.0. London:Facet Publishing, UK.
Oddone, K. (2016). The importance of school libraries in the Google Age. SCIS - Connections. Retrieved from http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_98/feature_article/importance_of_school_libraries_in_google_age.html
Softlink Australia. (2016). 2015 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/assets/img/banners/2015_Softlink_ANZ_School_Library_Survey_Report.pdf
Softlink Australia. (2016) Softlink Australian School Library Survey: A five-year review. Access, 30(2), Jun 2016: 26-32. Retrieved from http://www.softlinkint.com/downloads/ACCESS_2016_-_Softlink_Australian_School_Library_Survey_-_A_five_year_review.pdf
Softlink Australia. (2017). 2016 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2018). 2017 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2019). The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2022). Australian School Library Survey Report 2021. Retrieved from: www.softlinkint.com/downloads/2021_Softlink_School_Library_Survey_-_Australian_Report.pdf
Stansbury, M. (2016). Are librarians the key to a Future Ready school?. eSchool News. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/12/16/librarians-key-future-ready-school/?ps=parulsinghmannu%40gmail.com-001a000001eFfPf-003a000002FwJ0B
Wilkey Oh, E. (2017). 10 Reasons Librarians Are More Important Than Ever. Common Sense Education. Retrieved from https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/10-reasons-librarians-are-more-important-than-ever
WNYC. (2017). Reimaging Public Libraries for the Digital Age. WNYC. Retrieved from http://www.wnyc.org/story/public-libraries-digital-age/
Alliance for Excellent Education. (2016). Future ready librarians. Future Ready Schools. Available at: http://1gu04j2l2i9n1b0wor2zmgua.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Library_flyer_download.pdf.
ASLA. (2004). Standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from: http://www.asla.org.au/policy/standards.aspx
ASLA. (2014). What is a teacher librarian. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/advocacy/what-is-a-teacher-librarian.aspx
Australian Capital Territory Department of Education. (2016). School Libraries: The heart of 21st century learning. Retrieved from http://www.education.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/916301/School-Libraries-21st-Century.pdf
Bonanno, K. (2011). Do school libraries really make a difference?. KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd. Retrieved from http://kb.com.au/school-libraries-really-make-difference/
Commonwealth of Australia. (2011). Overview: School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia. House of Representatives. Standing Committee on Education and Employment. Retrieved from http://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/house_of_representatives_committees?url=ee/schoollibraries/report.htm
Cook, H. and Mitchell, G. (2017). Are e-books a waste of money? The surprising winner when it comes to reading. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from: http://www.smh.com.au/national/are-ebooks-a-waste-of-money-the-surprising-winner-when-it-comes-to-reading-20170320-gv27ac.html.
Costello, C. (2017). School library spotlight: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School. Connections. Schools Catalogue Information Service. Retrieved from http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_101/regular_features/101_school_library_spotlight.html
Duke, N. (2016). What Doesn't Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon. Edutopia. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/literacy-practices-we-should-abandon-nell-k-duke?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Godfrey, N. (2015). ASLA 2015 Conference: Provoking the future: school libraries, pedagogy and technology. Australian School Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/professional-learning/ASLA-Conference-2015/speakers1.aspx
Hay, L., & Todd, R. (2010). School libraries 21C: The conversation begins. Scan, 29(1), 30-42.
Hough, M. (2011). Libraries as iCentres: Helping Schools. ACCESS, 25(1) 5-9.
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries, teacher-librarians and their contribution to student literacy in Gold Coast schools. Brisbane: School Library Association of Queensland – QUT. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63170/
Hughes, H., Bozorgian, H., & Allan, C. (2014) . School libraries, teacher-librarians and student outcomes : presenting and using the evidence. School Libraries Worldwide, 20(1), 29-50. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/74876/
Hutchinson, E. (2017). The role of the school librarian in teaching and learning. edCircuit. Available at: http://www.edcircuit.com/the-role-of-the-school-librarian-in-teaching-and-learning/.
Hutchinson, E. (2016). Let's start at the very beginning: 3 simple steps to raising academic attainment through your school library. Elizabethutch.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved from https://elizabethutch.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/lets-start-at-very-beginning-3-simple.html
Juliani, A.J. (2016). Why We Need Libraries In a World Filled With Noise. Retrieved from http://ajjuliani.com/libraries/
Kachel, D. & Lance, K. (2016). Latest Study: A full-time school librarian makes a critical difference in boosting student achievement. School Library Journal. Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2013/03/research/librarian-required-a-new-study-shows-that-a-full-time-school-librarian-makes-a-critical-difference-in-boosting-student-achievement/
Kristi. (2018). 12 ways a school librarian can help teachers. 2 Peas & a Dog Blog. Retrieved from https://2peasandadog.com/2018/07/12-ways-a-school-librarian-can-help-teachers.html
Lit4Pleasure. (2017). Changing DEAR For The Better. UKEdChat. Retrieved from https://ukedchat.com/2017/01/08/changing-dear-for-the-better-by-lit4pleasure/
Lonsdale, M. (2003). Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: A Review of the Research. ACER. Retrieved from http://www.asla.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/research.pdf
MacMeekin, M. (2013). 27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does. An Ethical Island. Retrieved from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/27-things-your-teacher-librarian-does/
Mattson, K. (2017). The Librarian as an Instructional Partner. The Art of Teaching - Inspired Ideas. McGraw Hill Education. Retrieved from https://medium.com/inspired-ideas-prek-12/the-librarian-as-an-instructional-partner-38b2d374bbec#.f43da58p5
New Your City School Library System (2014). The Empire State Information Fluency Continuum. Retrieved from
https://www.engageny.org/resource/empire-state-information-fluency-continuum
NSW Department of Education. (2017). School libraries. Retrieved from https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/school-libraries
O’Connell, J. (2012). Change has arrived at an iSchool library near you, in P.Godwin & J. Parker (Ed.) Information literacy beyond Library 2.0. London:Facet Publishing, UK.
Oddone, K. (2016). The importance of school libraries in the Google Age. SCIS - Connections. Retrieved from http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_98/feature_article/importance_of_school_libraries_in_google_age.html
Softlink Australia. (2016). 2015 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/assets/img/banners/2015_Softlink_ANZ_School_Library_Survey_Report.pdf
Softlink Australia. (2016) Softlink Australian School Library Survey: A five-year review. Access, 30(2), Jun 2016: 26-32. Retrieved from http://www.softlinkint.com/downloads/ACCESS_2016_-_Softlink_Australian_School_Library_Survey_-_A_five_year_review.pdf
Softlink Australia. (2017). 2016 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2018). 2017 Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2019). The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.softlinkint.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/
Softlink Australia. (2022). Australian School Library Survey Report 2021. Retrieved from: www.softlinkint.com/downloads/2021_Softlink_School_Library_Survey_-_Australian_Report.pdf
Stansbury, M. (2016). Are librarians the key to a Future Ready school?. eSchool News. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/12/16/librarians-key-future-ready-school/?ps=parulsinghmannu%40gmail.com-001a000001eFfPf-003a000002FwJ0B
Wilkey Oh, E. (2017). 10 Reasons Librarians Are More Important Than Ever. Common Sense Education. Retrieved from https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/10-reasons-librarians-are-more-important-than-ever
WNYC. (2017). Reimaging Public Libraries for the Digital Age. WNYC. Retrieved from http://www.wnyc.org/story/public-libraries-digital-age/
Virtual Library updated 26 April 2022
Virtual Library by Cathy Costello is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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