Resources for School Library Administration

Last updated 12 April, 2020. See the latest entry.

Updated 9 April, 2020

ASLA Copyright Document: Permissions from Publishers Regarding Book Usage.

Library Management

Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres
An initiative of the Australian Library and Information Association Schools and Victorian Catholic Teacher Librarians.

What a great year in the library: end of year report.
A novel way to present your end of year report.

Library reports as Infographics
Two different examples of library reports as Infographics are presented on Library Design Share with links and suggestions to aid their creation.

Copyright

Permissions from Publishers Regarding Book Usage - Updated 9 April, 2020
If you are planning online learning for your students and need to use copyright content in your lessons including books for Children and Young Adults, please read the following information carefully. Specific publisher details for the period whilst COVID-19 remains as a WHO-declared pandemic are included.

Smartcopying
The official guide to copyright issues for Australian schools and TAFE 

Library Environments

School library incorporates reading with exercise.
A Taunton middle school librarian is turning students into bookworms one ride at a time.

Book Boats
Great reading places.

User Support

***New*** Good News Stories

In the challenging times brought about by school closures during the COVID-19 period, all schools' staff are facing major changes. How are school libraries involved? Read shared stories on how libraries are supporting teachers and parents during this crisis.

Library survey
A practical example of conducting a user needs survey in the library.