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Tertiary, school and public library kaimahi needed to take part in research

Chrissy Taylor is undertaking a PhD at the University of Waikato, looking at library acquisition policies relating to LGBTQIA+ communities in Aotearoa New Zealand libraries. She is looking for participants working in primary school, secondary school, and public libraries to help her by participating in an online survey (20-30mins), and an optional extra interview (up […]

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Celebrating school librarians

This article was written by Siren Deluxe, mother and Manager of Libraries and Cultural Services at Kāpiti District Council, in praise of her children’s school librarian.   At the end of the school year, primary school teachers are inundated by home-baking and coffee mugs with attempted humour on them. The bond formed between student and

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Is it appropriate for the collection? Having robust school library policies is essential.

In the US, the American Library Association (ALA) endorses April as School Library Month. This month is a time to celebrate the essential role school libraries play in transforming learning. The Library Research Service indicates studies that show how school librarians are linked to improved test scores for students through librarians teaching information literacy, being

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