Sponsors

ASLA Online III virtual conference - 5th to 26th May 2008

The Australian School Library Association (ASLA) gratefully acknowledges the valuable and generous support of the following organisations in sponsoring the conference.

Sponsors

Syba Signs has been committed to enhancing the learning environment of school and public libraries through educationally sound and attractive signage since 1998.

Syba Signs products reflect current educational theory and in particular recognises and supports the importance of inquiry learning via products focussing on:

avoiding plagiarism,
writing bibliographies,
critical analysis of internet sites, 
creating powerful questions
using web 2.0 tools.

Professional Development Seminars
Syba Sign's commitment to enhancing the role of school libraries goes well beyond signage however and we now offer Professional Development seminars for teacher librarians and school teams. This division has developed and in 2008 we are offering 11 seminars throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Topics Include:
The big picture implications of Web 2.0 technologies
Guided Inquiry seminars with Dr. R. J. Todd

These seminars are often presented in collaboration with professional associations and this year we are collaborating with the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia (AISWA), School Library Association of South Australia (SLASA), New Zealand National Libraries, School Library Association of New Zealand (SLANZA), and SLAQ Mackay & Districts.

Full details about the seminars are available at Syba Signs

Leading literacy resources now available through Curriculum Corporation
Curriculum Corporation is now the exclusive supplier of International Reading Association resources in Australasia. An increasing range of leading literacy titles are available -- browse online!

Teacher Librarianship@CSU
As one of the largest distance education providers in Australia, CharlesSturtUniversityutilises the latest technology in course delivery with thousands of students all over the world studying from their home or workplace. The teacher librarianship team at CSU is committed to the development of teacher librarians as school-based information specialists who are dynamic leaders, successful collaborators, skilful library practitioners, and informed educators.

CSU offers Masters courses for 3- and 4-year trained teachers interested in moving into teacher librarianship as a career; Graduate Certificate courses in teacher librarianship and information literacy for those wishing to get a ‘taste of teacher librarianship’; and Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) for qualified librarians wanting to become teachers and work in school libraries. CSU also offers a ‘top-up program’ for those practitioners currently holding a Graduate Diploma in Education (Teacher Librarianship) qualification who wish to gain their Masters degree.

Teacher Librarianship@CSU also includes the Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship (CSTL), which promotes research and scholarship, provides consultancy services and supports the professional community, and hosts OZTL_NET, the discussion list for information professionals working in Australian schools.

Last updated 18 November 2008