SLAV News

National Curriculum Borad online feedback

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:35 GMT

The National Curriculum Board has developed an online feedback and consultation system so that you give feedback on the Board's curriculum framing papers through completion of a survey or uploading a submission. As feedback is received, you will be able to view summaries online and early next year this secure site will have the ability to hold discussions on key curriculum topics. As the Board releases new papers there will be further opportunities to contribute to feedback online.

Participation in this online community requires a username and password.
Please register at: http://www.ncb.org.au/get_involved/subscribe/ways_of_participating.html
Once registered, you will continue to receive email alerts.

If you wish to contribute to feedback that the School Library Association of Victoria is compiling, please forward your comments to the SLAV office: slav@netspace.net.au

Books for Bali and Lombok

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:06:30 GMT

Are you weeding your library collection at the moment?
The School Library Association of Victoria has been
approached by the Marsh Foundation to alert its members to the possibility of donating unwanted books and library equipment to them for distrbution to projects in Bali and Lombok. Details of the work of the foundation can be found at

If you wish to make a donation please phone 03 9427 0055 to make arrangements. Unfortunately they don't have the facility of being able to collect materials. They are happy to take deliveries any day between 8am and 5pm to: 205 Lennox Street, Richmond (it is the doctor's surgery on the corner of Goodwood Street).

Here is a message from Susan La Marca:
On the recommendation of Mary Manning I took seven boxes of books to the Marsh surgery yesterday for their donation drive for Bali.
I wanted to share with everyone how easy this was and how welcoming and appreciative everyone at the surgery was towards me. It was great to know that the books were really wanted and that they will go directly to where there is need.
I rang ahead to say I was coming though they were happy with me being a bit vague about when. I asked for Clair Marsh - 9427 0055.
As parking is not easy. I would suggest two people coming together -one to stay in the car and the other to run in and ring the bell. You actually drop the books off around the back but will need to come to the surgery first.
It is wonderful to know we have such an easy option for weeded books that is well organised and welcoming. I know many people will be doing stocktake about now and I think this is a great option for anything you may be weeding from your shelves.

National Curriculum feedback please

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:45:08 GMT

The National Curriculum Board has released English, mathematics, science and history framing papers for public consultation.

The School Library Association of Victoria has been represented at a number of consultation forums and is planning to provide feedback via the National Curriculum Board website (http://www.ncb.org.au/our_work/preparing_for_2009.html).

Please visit the website to choose how you can participate in providing feedback to the Board OR forward your comments to the SLAV Executive Officer vial email: slav@netspace.net.au

Papers are open for consultation until 28 February 2009.

Are you interested in a 2009 Readers' Cup State Final?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:09:45 GMT

The School Library Association of Victoria is keen to hold a State Final for the Readers' Cup in 2009. To assist us with our planning, please complete the survey that links from the heading above.

The concept is that individual schools would run their own competitions using the CD ROM, 'How to run a Readers' Cup' as a guide. A suggested timeline is as follows:
Timeline as follows:
• Term 1.
o School based heats.
o Register interest in competing in State Final with the School Library Association of Victoria.
• Term 2.
o School based heats.
o Last week of term - all suggestions for books to be used in State Final due in.
• Term 3.
o School based finals to decide entrants for State Final.
o Mid-term – decision made as to which books will be used in the final.
o Last week of term – schools given the list of books that will be used in the State Final.
• Term 4.
o Mid-November – State Final held in Melbourne (at a venue such as ACMI).
o That celebrity judges and MCs be involved to provide an exciting forum for students and to gain publicity.
o Final to take the form of:
 Semi finals (2 or 3 top scoring teams from each semi final to go through to grand final – depending on how many teams enter).
 Grand final.

Win a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site class excursion

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:16:04 GMT

Win a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site class excursion
In a special offer to SLAV members, Aboriginal Tourism Victoria invites you to be in the draw to win a complimentary class experience for up to 30 students at a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site. Entry forms are in the most recent issue of FYI - enter now - entries close on 21 November.

FYI Editor, School Library Association of Victoria

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:24:31 GMT

FYI Editor, School Library Association of Victoria
Expressions of interest are called from members of the association for the position of Editor of FYI, The journal of the school library professional. FYI is published quarterly by the School Library Association of Victoria and distributed to members each term.
The FYI Editor is responsible for working with the FYI Editorial Committee to identify themes, elicit articles and regular column contributions to support those themes, and to obtain articles which profile the professional contribution of members of the association.
The FYI Editor is supported by the Committee of Management, the Council and the employees of the association as appropriate.
Much of the liaison with the FYI Editorial Committee is via an email group, however the FYI Editor is a member of the Committee of Management and Council and therefore required to attend the meetings of those bodies and to report in relation to the progress of the journal.
The position of FYI Editor is an honorary role with a small honorarium attached.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to observe the work of the current editor for the first issue of FYI for Summer 2009 and will take over the role for the second issue, Autumn 2009.
Interested parties should apply for the position by emailing the Executive Officer (slav@netspace.net.au) with a brief CV and details of experience which will support their appointment as FYI Editor.
Applications close 5pm, Friday, 5 December 2008.

A Tale of Two Cities Edinburgh and Melbourne: UNESCO Cities of Literature

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:26:53 GMT

What does it mean to be designated a UNESCO City of Literature? What has this special status meant for Edinburgh since 2004, and what can Melbourne expect?
Come to a free public forum on Tuesday 11 November, 2008 from 6.30pm - 7.45pm at Experimedia, State Library of Victoria.
Presentations by Alison Bowden, Director of the edinburgh City of Literature Trust, and Penny Hutchinson, Director, Arts Victoria. Panel discussion moderated by Louise Adler, CEO and Publisher-in-Chief, Melbourne University Publishing. Panel members will include Sandy Grant, Chief Executive, Hardie Grant Publishing; Elliot Perlman, writer; Mark Rubbo, REadings Books and Music and board member, Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas; and Jason Styeger, Literary Editor, The Age.
Book online at: slv.vic.gov.au/goto/whatson

Win a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site class excursion

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:48:06 GMT

In a special offer to SLAV members, Aboriginal Tourism Victoria invites you to be in the draw to win a complimentary class experience for up to 30 students at a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site. Entry forms are in the most recent issue of FYI - enter now - entries close on 21 November.

What a teacher-librarian can do for you

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:02:22 GMT

The CD ROM, What a teacher-librarian can do for you, was launched on International School Libraries Day.
Compiled by Susan La Marca, this extensive CD ROM provides inspirational quotes, articles, links to website, research and supporting information which highlight the vital role of the teacher-librarian in student learning and achievement.
Valuable as a tool for:
-planning and policy development
-advocacy
-submission writing
-encouraging collaboration
-developing a clear understanding of your role
Cost: $55.00 (incl gst)
Details on the SLAV website at: http://www.slav.schools.net.au/downloads/06publications/whataTL.pdf

Have a wonderful School Libraries Day today!

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:41:09 GMT

Today we celebrate International School Libraries Day.
Congratulations to all who work in our school libraries and make such a positive difference to student learning!
Have a wonderful day.

Celebrate International School Libraries Day

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:21:12 GMT

Next Monday 27 October is International School Libraries Day so make sure you join your colleagues from around the world and celebrate the valuable role that you and your school library play in the learning and achievment of our students.
Ideas for activities and downloadable posters can be found at:
http://www.iasl-online.org/events/isld/sldsuggested_activities.html

Leading 21st Century Learning - A free lecture by Stephen Heppell

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:02:05 GMT

The State Library of Victoria, in association with SuperClubsPLUS Australia, is pleased to invite you to-
Leading 21st Century Learning - A free lecture by Stephen Heppell on Monday, 10 November 2008, 6:30 - 8pm
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Professor Stephen Heppell discuss the key ingredients of truly effective learning in the new century.
This will be an engaging presentation of relevance to educators at all levels, parents, librarians, students, researchers, consultants, and the wider community.
Stephen's work has kept him at the forefront of some of the most ambitious and pioneering online learning projects, such as learnometer and Notschool.net.
When he is not changing the way the world acts on learning, he can often be found at the helm of a racing yacht!
When: Monday 10 November 2008, 6:30 - 8pm.
Where: Village Roadshow Theatrette,
State Library of Victoria
Entry 3, La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or at slvheppell.eventbrite.com

International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:00:40 GMT

Celebrate school libraries with your colleagues - book a table now!
Date: Monday, 27 October 2008
Time: Drinks and canapes from 6.45pm and dinner at 7.30pm
Where: Ballroom, Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Cost: $65 per person
Guest speaker: Christina Adams, a teacher who turned to comedy!

Destination Library:Did you know your students could start a Traineeship at your School Library?

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:59:31 GMT

Verve – knowledge and skills, Job Plus Apprenticeships Services and the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) is presenting an Information Session for Schools interested in supporting a training program for the Library Industry. School Based Traineeships offer an entry level, industry based training qualification for secondary school students in their school library. The secondary school provides employment and relevant workplace training. Training is delivered through a Registered Training Organisation
The Information Sessions for Teacher-Librarians, Careers Teachers, VET and VCAL Coordinators will be held from 4.30pm – 6pm at the following locations during October:

- Tuesday 21 October - Cheltenham Secondary College, Bernard Street, Cheltenham

- Wednesday 22 October - Whitefriars College, Park Road, Donvale

- Thursday 23 October - University High School, Story Street, Parkville

- Tuesday 28 October - Thomastown Secondary College, Main Street, Thomastown

For bookings contact:
Tim Harrington,Job Plus Apprenticeships Services
ph; 0407 315 037 or email: Tim.Harrington@vu.edu.au

SLAV Conference, Re-imagine other worlds!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:56:54 GMT

Book now for the next SLAV conference, Re-imagine other worlds, which highlights issues of reading, literature and literacy. The conference will be held at an exciting new venue, The Australian Centre for the Moving Image on Friday 14 November.
Enjoy the presentations by authors, publishers and practitioners as they explore the theme and discuss new technologies, creating a reading culture and the world of the imagination.

Boys, blokes, books and bytes toolkit from the State Library of Victoria

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:45:23 GMT

A toolkit to support the Boys, Books & Bytes reading program. It includes a range of suggested activities, reading recommendations, resources and ideas for setting up and running this programs in schools and public libraries.
Contents include:
-Understanding the Boys, Blokes, Books & Bytes program
-Running a boys reading program
-Suggested program outline, events and activities
-Resources and support
-Booklists
-Program planning checklist template
-Program outline template 20 great books template.

Destination Library:Did you know your students could start a Traineeship at your School Library?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:37:59 GMT

Launching the new SLAV blog - Bright Ideas

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:47:51 GMT

Following the success of the Victorian School Libraries Learning with Web 2.0 Program, SLAV has established a blog, entitled Bright Ideas, for school library staff to share and support each other in the use of Web 2.0 in schools.

Each week new ideas and examples will be posted and discussed on the blog, Bright Ideas - so make sure that you check it out regularly and be part of the discussions.

To contribute your own ideas and examples please email the Bright Ideas manager:
• Email us at brightideas@slav.schools.net.au with your name, contact details and the web address of the site/s you’d like featured.
• Allow us to use screen shots of your site on our blog and link to your site.
• Obtain permission (if necessary) from your school to allow us to feature your site and use screen shots.
• Write a short piece entailing the processes you have gone through, your aims for the site, how you have marketed your tool/s and how it is being used in your school.
• Tell us whether you have completed the SLAV Web 2.0 course.
• Add any other information you like.

We are looking forward to sharing all of our ‘bright ideas’.

K12 Online 2008 Amplifying Possibilities

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:27:16 GMT

Free Worldwide Online Conference for K-12 Educators - coming up soon
Breaking free of traditional conferences, the upcoming K-12 Online Conference: Amplifying Possibilities (October 20-24th & October 27-31st) provides educators with an engaging, ongoing learning experience without time constraints.
The K12 Online Conference is a unique professional development opportunity for teachers to engage with ideas and technologies that are having a real impact on 21st century classrooms.
he entire conference will be delivered as downloadable digital media via the Internet with over 40 sessions presented in four strands: Getting Started, Leading theChange, Prove It, and Kicking It Up A Notch.
The conference launches with a keynote address on October 8th from respected blogger and author David Heppell and concludes with a global 24 hour live event, As Night Falls.

IASL Teacher Librarian Award - Congratulations to SLAV member, Jane Viner

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:22:37 GMT

Inaugural International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) School Librarianship Awards for 2008
As part of the celebrations for International School Library Month (October), the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the IASL School Librarianship Award. The recipients are recognised by IASL for their contribution to the national development of school libraries and services within their
own country or internationally.
For the inaugural award IASL has recognised four IASL members.
Jane Viner, Melbourne Australia
Professor Bernadete Campello, Brazil
Dr. Dana Dukic, Croatia
Ms. Luisa Marquardt, Italy
Congratulations to all the award recipients.

International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:16:30 GMT

Webquests and beyond competition!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:09:21 GMT

Interactive whiteboards to be won! Enter now
Each year the School Library Association of Victoria and the Victorian Education Channel celebrate WebQuests created by Victorian teachers through the WebQuest of the Year event. This year the competition has been expanded to incorporate web 2.0 tools and renamed 'WebQuests and Beyond!' It invites you to work in a team to develop an online collaborative project incorporating use of a blog, a wiki or other web 2.0 technologies.

All schools are invited to present a sequence of learning that utilises a range of online resources, allows students to work in teams and allows opportunities for online communication or collaboration.
All teachers – government and non-government – are encouraged to participate, but it must be a team submission.

The winner and runner up receive an Interactive Whiteboard.

Entries for the Victorian WebQuests and Beyond! Award close Wednesday 15 October 2008 and winners will be announced at the International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner on Monday 27 October 2008.

resourcebank: Free trial

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:06:24 GMT

Free trial for a limited time:
http://www.resourcebank.curriculum.edu.au/
resourcebank contains thousands of activities:
-for scaffolding student learning and higher order thinking
-for whole-class, small group and individual sessions - use on your IWB, PCs, print or set as homework
-covering English, Maths, Science, SOSE/HSIE, Health & PE in upper primary, and lower, middle and upper secondary levels

resourcebank includes an extensive range of class-ready tasks with modelled answers, as well as glossary, info and weblinks to extend and support students’ learning. Annual site licences for resourcebank provide access to all staff and students at home or school...and start at just $79.95 per KLA per level!
Contact us for a free trial: mailto:sales@curriculum.edu.au>sales@curriculum.edu.au

View <http://www.resourcebank.curriculum.edu.au/guest/klas-pricing.php>subscription options and prices for other KLAs/levels

Webquests and beyond competition!

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:30:29 GMT

boys, blokes, books and bytes: A reading program for middle years boys

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:27:20 GMT

boys, blokes books & bytes
A Reading Program for Middle Years Boys
Free Professional Development Tour 9th October - 12th November 2008
Created by the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria, in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Thursday 9 October State Library of Victoria (program launch) -
Monday 13 October Caroline Springs Public Library
Thursday 16 October The Age Library, Broadmeadows
Monday 20 October Sale Public Library
Thursday 23 October Mornington Public Library
Monday 27 October Horsham Public Library
Tuesday 28 October Warrnambool Public Library
Monday 10 November Bendigo Public Library
Tuesday 11 November Swan Hill Public Library
Wednesday 12 November Wangaratta Public Library

Artists in schools funding

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:12:15 GMT

The Artists in Schools program provides grants of $6,500 to a school to engage a professional practising artist to work with students for up to 20 days. The deadline for applications for projects to commence in 2009 is Friday 26 September 2008.
An Artists in Schools project can be initiated by an artist or a school, with the final application coming from the school. We are keen to see more literature applications so I would encourage you to consider applying.

Artists may work in any art form including authors, poets, zine writers, digital storytellers,script writers, illustrators, performers, musicians, sculptors, dancers, puppeteers, film makers and installation artists.

This is an opportunity to develop in your school, a project which can generate innovative ways to engage students across all strands of the curriculum and offer rich, in-depth learning opportunities across multiple domains. Working closely with an artist for up to 20 days offers teachers an opportunity for professional development and involves schools and communities in creative partnerships. The Artists in Schools program is funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Strategic Partnerships Program and is managed by Arts Victoria.

If you would like further information about Artists in Schools please visit www.arts.vic.gov.au or alternatively please don't hesitate to contact Clinton Milroy on 03 9954 5029 or email clinton.milroy@dpc.vic.gov.au

Bright ideas! A SLAV blog for school libraries

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:06:40 GMT

Would you like to share the ways you have been using Web 2.0 tools in your school library? We would love you to share your trials, tribulations and especially successes with the school library community through the new SLAV blog Bright ideas.
We plan to feature a number of schools and Web 2.0 tools so that we can all learn from each other and develop and evolve how we use these tools in learning and teaching.
f you’d like your work to be featured please:

• Email us at brightideas@slav.schools.net.au with your name, contact details and the web address of the site/s you’d like featured.
• Allow us to use screen shots of your site on our blog and link to your site.
• Obtain permission (if necessary) from your school to allow us to feature your site and use screen shots.
• Write a short piece entailing the processes you have gone through, your aims for the site, how you have marketed your tool/s and how it is being used in your school.
• Tell us whether you have completed the SLAV Web 2.0 course.
• Add any other information you like.

We are looking forward to sharing all of our ‘bright ideas’.

Webquests and beyond!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:37:36 GMT

Each year the School Library Association of Victoria and the Victorian Education Channel celebrate WebQuests created by Victorian teachers through the WebQuest of the Year event. This year the competition has been expanded to incorporate web 2.0 tools and renamed 'WebQuests and Beyond!' It invites you to work in a team to develop an online collaborative project incorporating use of a blog, a wiki or other web 2.0 technologies.

All schools are invited to present a sequence of learning that utilises a range of online resources, allows students to work in teams and allows opportunities for online communication or collaboration.
All teachers – government and non-government – are encouraged to participate, but it must be a team submission.

The winner and runner up receive an Interactive Whiteboard.

Entries for the Victorian WebQuests and Beyond! Award close Wednesday 15 October 2008 and winners will be announced at the International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner on Monday 27 October 2008.

Researching together: Engaging minds Workshops

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:20:32 GMT

Places still available - register now!
Researching together: Engaging minds
Two full-day workshop-style conferences
29 August and 1 September
Venue: Statewide Resources Centre, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Program One - Friday 29 August: Getting started
-how to use Researching together: Engaging minds
-hands-on practice: hyperlinking, customising, online learning activities
-VELS planning support

Program Two: Monday 1 September: Advanced
Enhanced use of Researching together: Engaging minds
-using web 2.0 applications
-integrating the tools and scaffolds to optimise learning
-the 'how-to' of classroom-to-classroom synchronous communication

Target audience: teams of teacher-librarians and classroom teachers
Register now as linited numbers apply!

Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS Workshop

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:19:16 GMT

Places still available 0 register now!
Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS
Full day workshop-style conference
8 September
Statewide Resources Centre, 150 Palmerston Street., Carlton
Hear from primary and secondary teacher-librarians and classroom teachers who will demonstrate:
-successful inquiry-based units
-collaborative, integrated approaches
-Building-in evidence gathering VELS planning tools
Register now as limited numbers apply!

VITTA Annual Conference: Call for papers closing Friday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:17:31 GMT

VITTA Annual Conference
Shift Happens: Technology alone will not save us
VITTA Annual Conference 2008
Mon 24 - Wed 26 November
If you have an interesting story to tell about the use of ICT in the library or classroom, please submit a paper for consideration in the VITTA Annual Confefence 2008 program. All presenters get to attend the conference FREE on the day of their presentation and they also get to share the knowledge and skills that they have obtained with others.
The call for papers must close on Friday August 15th. Don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of the conference program. Submit an abstract today at www.vitta.org.au/conference/2008/c4p.
No login details necessary!
If you have any questions regarding the VITTA Annual Conference, please do not hesitate to contact the VITTA office on +61 3 9495 6836 or mailto:conference@vitta.org.au

Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS Workshop

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:03:31 GMT

Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS
Full day workshop-style conference
8 September
Statewide Resources Centre, 150 Palmerston Street., Carlton
Hear from primary and secondary teacher-librarians and classroom teachers who will demonstrate:
-successful inquiry-based units
-collaborative, integrated approaches
-Building-in evidence gathering VELS planning tools
Register now as limited numbers apply!

Researching together: Engaging minds Workshops

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:43:34 GMT

Researching together: Engaging minds
Two full-day workshop-style conferences
29 August and 1 September
Venue: Statewide Resources Centre, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Program One - Friday 29 August: Getting started
-how to use Researching together: Engaging minds
-hands-on practice: hyperlinking, customising, online learning activities
-VELS planning support

Program Two: Monday 1 September: Advanced
Enhanced use of Researching together: Engaging minds
-using web 2.0 applications
-integrating the tools and scaffolds to optimise learning
-the 'how-to' of classroom-to-classroom synchronous communication

Target audience: teams of teacher-librarians and classroom teachers
Register now as linited numbers apply!

People and Technology: Making it happen!

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:56:17 GMT

The next SLAV Conference for library technicians and assistants, 'People and Technology: Making it happen!' will take place on Monday 13 October, 2008 at the Melbourne Park Function Centre.
Keynote speaker, Jason Clarke from Minds at Work will be supported by presentations from the State Library of Victoria, ABC Innovation, Clickview and Australian Bureau of Statistics. Other topics include display techniques, OH&S, Photoshop and Web 2.0.
Register now as places are filling fast!

Australian Library and Information Association Biennial Conference

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:44:29 GMT

Dreaming 08, ALIA Biennial Conference.
Only one month to go!
Have you registered and booked accommodation yet for the ALIA 2008 Biennial Conference in Alice Springs from 2-5 September 2008? The conference program is now available on the conference website and the conference tours are filling up fast!

What are you doing with Web 2.0?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:46:17 GMT

The library team at Mill Park Secondary College are presenting at the SLAV conference, 'People and Technology: Making it happen: a conference for library technicians and assistants', on Monday, 13 October. It will be a reflection on the Victorian School Libraries Learning with Web 2.0 Program in which they participated. They would also love to incorporate some feedback from other people who have done the course, particularly from library technicians and assistants, and especially on what web 2.0 tools you have actually used as part of your job. Please add a comment to the blog: http://bbbb.globalteacher.org.au/2008/07/30/what-are-you-doing-with-web-20

The Australia Computers in Education Conference (ACE08), ACT on IcT

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:38:25 GMT

ACE08 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra ACT
29th September - 2nd October 2008
The Australian Computers in Education Conference (ACEC08) is a biennial event organised by the Computer Education Group of the ACT (CEGACT) on behalf of the Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE), the ACT Catholic and Independent Teacher Librarians Network (CITL) and the Navigator Schools' Consortium (Navcon). This conference provides a forum for educators in schools, universities, TAFE colleges, professional associations and industry to present ideas and exchange information on the integration, development and applications on all topics related to computer education and teacher librarianship.
ACEC2008 encourages delegates to come to the nation's capital to think about the future agendas for ICTs in learning both nationally and internationally.
Over 170 presentations across nine conference strands i.e. elearning, ICT in curriculum and pedagogical transformation, ICT in action, ICT policy, information management innovation, leadership / management, networking systems, specialist IT / Computing Studies

Web 2.0 Action Research Opportunity

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:03:34 GMT

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) is improving access to online teaching and learning resources. Through KnowledgeBank: Next Generation, a two year, $8 million strategy, the Department will harness the power of 'Next Generation' ICT services and devices including a range of Web 2.0 technologies.
Applications are now open for teachers from all sectors who wish to participate in the second round of the Professional Learning Program for Web 2.0 technologies being held in Term 4 this year.
What a wonderful opportunity for those who have completed to Victorian School Libraries Learning with Web 2.0 Program to apply their knowledge!
Participants will spend two days in Melbourne for professional learning in Term 3 and then implement an action-based research program throughout Term 4. In addition, specialised professional learning will be conducted online every second Friday during Term 4.
All participants will be supported by a grant of up to $4,000, a DEECD supported policy environment to trial these tools, the KnowledgeBank: Next Generation team, and of course all other participants.
Applications close on August 13, 2008

International School Libraries Day Bookmark Project

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:56:25 GMT

The ISLM Bookmark Project involves matched schools making homemade bookmarks that reflects the International School Library Month theme, Literacy and Learning at your School Library.
The bookmarks are to be shared with your matched school in October.
If you would like to become involved in this project, vist the IASL website and find out how to participate and match your school with another acroos the globe.

Continue your Web 2.0 Learning - Join the Ning group

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:38:08 GMT

For those who have been involved in the Victorian School Libraries Learning Online Program, Re-imagine... and are interested in continuing your web 2.0 learning journey with colleagiues from across the state, please join our Ning group. We'd like to create a space for mentorship and further exploration of some of the technologies touched upon in the SLAV course. It is in its embryonic stage at the moment but with your input and participation, it will be a great success!

Inky Awards

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:29:40 GMT

The Inky Awards were created by the State Library of Victoria's Centre for Youth Literature to encourage reading for pleasure amongst teenagers. The awards are a great opportunity to promote reading to secondary students. The Inkys also includes a special reader's prize and libraries can win a complete set of longlist titles by entering the Inkys Display competition. The readers' prize will be awarded to a reader who develops the best creative response to a book on the Inkys long-list. The response can come in any form be it
short-stories, songs, poems, fan fiction, video, book trailer anything goes.
The winners of the Golden and Sliver Inkys and Creative Reading Prize will be announced at the State Library of Victoria, Thursday 6 November 2008.
Schools in Victoria can contact the Centre for Youth Literature to arrange a talk about the Inkys books and the readers' prize. And from next week, promotional material, including shelf-talkers for all twenty books will be available at
http://www.insideadog.com.au/inkys/teachers.html

Library and Information Industry Career Evening

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:20:05 GMT

What a great success!
The information evening regarding careers in the Library and Information Industry was held on Tuersday 22 July at Experimedia@ the State library of Victoria. Representatives from the industry and tertiary institutions were on hand to assist over 120 prospective information professionals with advice and information.
Thank you for your support in publicising the event and alerting your students. Don't forget that regularly updated information regarding careers in this industry can be found at: http://destimationlibrary.pbwiki.com

CBCA, Victorian Branch - Traralgon Judges Talk 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:18:38 GMT

Miffy Farquarson, CBCA Victorian Judge 2008/9 will be the guest speaker at the Gippsland Regional Group's judges talk.
When: Friday 1 August 2008 from 4.00pm till 5.45pm
Where: Lavalla Catholic College Lecture Theatre, cnr Grubb and Grey Streets, Traralgon.
This talk is open to everyone: parents, grandparents, primary and secondary teachers, childcare, kindergarten and early childhood professionals. Bring along your family, friends and colleagues.
Bookings are essential. For more information phone 5135 4300 or 5156 0214.

Library and Information Industry Careers Evening

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:19:30 GMT

An Information Evening regarding careers in the Library and Information Industry is to be held on Tuesday 22 July at Experimedia @ the State Library of Victoria from 5.30 - 7pm. Representatives from the industry and representatives from tertiary institutions will be on hand to assist secondary students with advice and information.
Please circulate this information to the careers advisor at your school and display the posters in your library.
Colour, Black and white, A3 and A4 posters are available on the SLAV website at www.slav.schools.net.au

A Readers' Cup Grand Final

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:14:47 GMT

Are you interested in developing a reading culture at your school?
The Readers' Cup is an easy and fun way to promote reading to students, staff and parents. Since there are now several schools running the Readers' Cup, we could consider holding a state final in 2009. If you are keen, please contact Judith Way at Preston Girls' Secondary College: way.judith.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
To order a CD ROM with guidance on How to Run a Readers' Cup go to: http://www.slav.schools.net.au/public.html#cdroms

Curriculum Resources Information Session and Publisher Showcase

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:06:38 GMT

A Curriculum Resources Information Session and Publisher Showcase - an opportunity for you to review resources and textbooks for your 2009 planning.
When: Tuesday 5 August, 2008
10.00am - 5.30pm
Where: Caroline Chisholm Catholic College,
204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
Melway ref: Map 27 B 12
Print-based publisher showcase and 30-minute rotating presentations by database vendors.
RSVP: a.pearson@cccc.vic.edu.au

Library and Information Industry Careers Evening

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:41:01 GMT

An Information Evening regarding careers in the Library and Information Industry is to be held on Tuesday 22 July at Experimedia @ the State Library of Victoria from 5.30 - 7pm. Representatives from the industry and representatives from tertialy institutions will be on hand to assist secondary students with advice and information.
Please circulate this information to the careers advisor at your school and display the posters in your library.
Colour, Black and white, A3 and A4 posters are available on the SLAV website at www.slav.schools.net.au

SuperClubsPLUS Australia, a SAFE online learning community to Victorian primary children 6-12 years.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:44:12 GMT

Intuitive Media Australia (IMA), the Telstra Foundation, La Trobe University and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development through its KnowledgeBank: Next Generation initiative, has combined to offer SuperClubsPLUS Australia, a SAFE online learning community to Victorian primary children 6-12 years.

What is SuperClubsPLUS? Think of it as a safe ‘My Space’ community for youngsters but with some very important differences. First, SuperClubsPLUS is all about Cybersafety, educating our children 6-12 years to be safe and responsible users of the Internet. It also provides a fun learning experience centred on ICT, Literacy and Citizenship.

SuperClubsPLUS is eager to attract primary teachers and classroom assistants to become part-time Mediators to help support and protect children from all over Victoria and Australia who are joining SuperClubsPLUS.
IMA offers full training in online mediation. The pre-requisites for becoming a mediator include confidence with a computer and knowing your way around the Web. And of course, a current Working With Children (WWC) or VIT registration.

Training is 29 June 4 July (first week school holidays), held at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne and you will need to be available all days. Chris Green, the SuperClubsPLUS UK Community Coordinator, will conduct the training programme.
There is also no obligation to mediate in SuperClubsPLUS the choice is yours but there is an obligation to complete the training if you start it! On completion you will receive a Certificate of Online Mediation issued by La Trobe University and Intuitive Media Australia.

More information
Please see: http://www.superclubsplus.com.au and http://www.intuitivemedia.com
Contact Martyn Wild:martyn.wild@intuitivemedia.com for more information and to register your interest.
Alternatively phone Martyn directly on 0403 858 317 04 or
03 868 99 409.

Dromkeen Librarian's Award

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:34:06 GMT

Nominations are called for the Dromkeen Librarian's Award and close on 1 September 2008.
The Dromkeen Librarian's Award is presented to a teacher, a teacher librarian or a children's librarian, working within or outside the education system, in recognition of the important role played by this person in introducing young people to literature and encouraging an enjoyment and love of reading.
The award is presented to a person who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to children's literature.
Why not nominate a colleague?

National Boys' Education Conference K-12 Balancing the Differences

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:20:13 GMT

The King's School, Parramatta NSW, is hosting a National Boys' Education ConferenceOctober 12-14. A stellar cast of speakers will present current research, strategies and innovation in the quest to balance the differences in how boys prefer to learn. With speakers such as Michael Carr-Gregg and Michael Furdyk, Leonard Sax and Adam Cox, Ross Todd and Andrew Martin along with controversial Headmaster of The King's School Tim Hawkes, the Conference will open minds and raise awareness of what it takes to heighten the learning experience for boys in today's exciting world of global communication and global connections.
If you teach boys, are interested in giving a paper or workshop on an aspect of boys' education or perhaps would like to participate as a delegate in this National Conference on Boys' Education entitled Balancing the Differences, then follow the link to www.kings.edu.au/boysed

It's all about the possibilities: Featuring Dr. Ross Todd

Fri, 30 May 2008 05:41:23 GMT

A joint SLAV and Curriculum Corporation Conference is coming up an Thursday 19 June 2008.
"It's all about the possibilities: Achieving the balance between research and practice for meaningful learning"
In an ever-increasing world of technological devices; the plugged-in, networked lifestyles of our young people; and the increasingly digitised information landscape, how do we create the learning environment that turns on lights and powers up minds? It is all about knowing the possibilities and turning them into actions.
The Program
Dr Ross Todd:
- Meaningful learning through inquiry - the lights come on
- The ABCDE of instructional partnerships - keeping the lights burning
Prof Stephen Dinham
- Innovative and effective professional learning for student accomplishment
Dr Jeni Wilson:
- Inquiry in action - Learning for themselves in the inquiry classroom
Dr Pam Macintyre and Dr Ric Canale
- Key issues from the study - Teacher-directed collaborative online communities
Fax your registration to 03 9910 9800 or 03 9910 9805

SLAV Office Bearers and Committee of Management 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:47:07 GMT

The Annual General Meeting of the School Library Association of Victoria was held on Saturday 19 April 2008.
The following Office Bearers and members of the SLAV Committee of Management of the association for the coming year were confirmed at this meeting:

Office Bearers
President, Rhonda Powling
Vice-President, Penny Geoghegan
Secretary, Leonie Dyason
Treasurer, Di Ruffles

The Committee of Management of the association consists of these office bearers and the following:
Immediate Past President, Bronwen Parsons
Chair, Professional Development Committee, Linda Twitchett
FYI Editor, Lynn Robertson
Synergy Editor, Susan La Marca

Congratulations and thank you on behalf of all SLAV members.

Presentations from 'Re-imagining: Web 2.0 applications and implications

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:33:09 GMT

SLAV's conference, 'Re-imagining: Web 2.0 applications and implications' held on 12 May featured Will Richardson, US educator and leader in the integration of Web 2.0 technologies into learning and teaching. The conference also featured presentations from practitioners who are using Web 2.0 in their schools. Discussions of cybersafety and practical applications also featured.

If you missed this very exciting professional learning opportunity or you wish to revisit and reflect on the day, presentations and podcasts are available now in the 'past papers' section of the SLAV website.

Joint SLAV / Curriculm Corporation Conference 19 June 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:26:56 GMT

The annual SLAV / Curriculum Corporation Conference, 'It's all about the possibilities' will take place on Thursday 19 June, 2008 at Telstra Dome Docklands.

This year, the conference will explore schools as research and learning environments where teaching plays a critical role in enabling students to learn to learn. Participants will be provided with research-based frameworks and strategies for designing and implementing inquiry-centred learning.
Themes to be addressed include:
- strategies and processes for supporting eviidence-based practice,
- the essential need to support teacher learning for improved student outcomes,
- ways of responding to diverse student needs and changing stiudent learning needs, including use of technology,
- combining VELS domains for holistic teaching and learning.

Presenters:
Professor Stephen Dinham, ACER
Dr. Ross Todd, Rutgers, USA
Dr. Jeni Wilson, University of Melbourne
Dr. Pam Macintyre, University of Melbourne
Dr. Enrico Canale, La Trobe University

Who should attend? Principals, Teacher-librarians, Curriculum leaders, ICT leaders, classroom teachers

ergo - regional professional development

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:12:35 GMT

The School Library Association of Victoria in partnership with the State Library of Victoria present four regional, half-day workshops

ergo, research, resources, results

ergo is an exciting new website for students and teachers created by the State Library of Victoria. It provides practical guides to research, writing and study skills as well as over 500 digitised primary sources from the Library’s collections.
Discover how ergo can support information literacy, VELS Thinking Processes and History, English, and Civics and Citizenship from the middle years to VCE.

Dates and venues:
Tuesday 27 May - Mornington - Mornington Secondary College
Monday 2 June - Ballarat-Central Highlands Library, Ballarat Branch
Tuesday 3 June - Shepparton - Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Wednesday 11 June - Traralgon - Traralgon Secondary College,

Time:
1.00pm – 4.00pm (a light lunch will be provided)

Target audience:
Teams of teacher-librarians and classroom teachers
Primary and secondary schools

Presenter:
Linda Angeloni, ergo Content Producer, State Library of Victoria

Cost: $50 (incl gst) for SLAV members $75 (incl gst) for non members

National Simultaneous Storytime, Wednesday 21 May at 11.00am

Thu, 08 May 2008 03:45:51 GMT

Register your school now and enjoy reading "Arthur", written by Amanda Graham and illustrated by Donna Gynell for National Simultaneous Storytime!

The Australian Library and Information Association organises National Simultaneous Storytime in May every year.
The aim is to:
-promote the value of reading and literacy
-promote the value of books
-promote an Australian writer and publisher, and
-promote storytime activities in public libraries and communities around the country.

National Simultaneous Storytime provides a great opportunity to involve parents, grandparents, the press and others to participate in and enjoy the occasion. At the same time, it highlights the importance of reading and literacy for children, and demonstrates how this can be a fun experience.

Put a notice in your school newsletter and get everyone involved!

Library and Information Week, 19 - 25 May, 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 03:27:25 GMT

Libraries are for everyone! Libraries connect people to ideas. It's a vital part of our commitment to promoting the free flow of information and facilitating all Australians' access to recorded knowledge, information, and creative works. Visit the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) website for ideas and activities that you can use in your school library to celebrate Library and Information Week.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for National Library Technicians' Day, celebrated this year during LIW on Tuesday 20th May.

In 2008, National Simultaneous Storytime returns to LIW. Libraries are for everyone - including, of course, children! This popular event on Wednesday 21st May highlights the importance of books, reading and literacy for children, as well as promoting storytime activities in public libraries.

Library Studies Traineeship

Thu, 08 May 2008 03:16:17 GMT

Certificate III in Library / Information Services can be completed as a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. It is envisaged that students will undertake the qualification while enrolled in VCE or VCAL. Students are able to undertake the traineeship program at their own school under the normal conditions of a School Based New Apprenticeship / Traineeship which both offer a paid employment and training contract. Swinburne University is working in conjunction with Verve - Knowledge and Skills (the industry training group) and JobsPlus Apprenticeship Services to offer customised workplace training supported with online learning using WebCT and workshops and classes at suitable times.
For further information please contact:
Martin Broadhurst, Verve – knowledge and skills: martin.broadhurst@verve.org.au
Tim Harrington, Jobs Plus Apprenticeship Services: Tim.Harrington@vu.edu.au
Jeff Percy, Swinburne University of Technology: JPercy@groupwise.swin.edu.au

Careers evening - Careers in the library and information industry

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:19:40 GMT

A student information evening regarding careers in the library and information industry is coming up in July. Please alert your Careers Advisors, VCE Coordinators and VCE students. Ensure that the following information is publicised in staff, student and parent newsletters:

Careers Information Evening
Library and Information Industry
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Experimedia at the State Library of Victoria
Students will hear from industry professionals about their work and will have the opportunity to speak with representatives of tertiary institutions regarding courses and job prospects.

New digital content from The Learning Federation

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:47:20 GMT

Details about new digital content published by The Le@rning Federation (TLF) during the first quarter of 2008 are now available.

Highlights of the first quarter release include:
-Early years - the first new series of Mathematics and Literacy learning objects for years P2
- Mathematics - the first of the Mathematics learning objects for year 11 and 12 and new objects in the Number strand for years 3-6
- Science the first assessment learning objects
- a further 350 photos and moving image clips, each with extensive teacher notes, from Getty Images, the National Gallery of Australia, the Australian Film Commission, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation and Museum Victoria.
In the TLF Showcase you can view examples of newly published content: <http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au/whats_new

research skills website

Thu, 01 May 2008 02:58:20 GMT

A wonderful new resource is now available to assist with research skill development - ergo - has been developed by the State Library of Victoria and inspired by the SLAV CD ROM, Making a difference: Research guide.
ergo offers students advice on research, essay writing and making the most of their time - and explores the rich, primary resources of the State Library of Victoria.

Re-imagining: Web 2.0 applications and implications

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:46:48 GMT

Places are still available for the SLAV conference (Monday, 12 May 2008) featuring Will Richardson, renowned US educator and leader in the understanding and integration of Web 2.0 technologies in schools. See how schools are already using Web 2.0 applications. Register now!

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National Curriculum Borad online feedback

Books for Bali and Lombok

National Curriculum feedback please

Are you interested in a 2009 Readers' Cup State Final?

Win a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site class excursion

FYI Editor, School Library Association of Victoria

A Tale of Two Cities Edinburgh and Melbourne: UNESCO Cities of Literature

Win a Victorian Aboriginal Tourism site class excursion

What a teacher-librarian can do for you

Have a wonderful School Libraries Day today!

Celebrate International School Libraries Day

Leading 21st Century Learning - A free lecture by Stephen Heppell

International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner

Destination Library:Did you know your students could start a Traineeship at your School Library?

SLAV Conference, Re-imagine other worlds!

Boys, blokes, books and bytes toolkit from the State Library of Victoria

Destination Library:Did you know your students could start a Traineeship at your School Library?

Launching the new SLAV blog - Bright Ideas

K12 Online 2008 ­ Amplifying Possibilities

IASL Teacher Librarian Award - Congratulations to SLAV member, Jane Viner

International School Libraries Day Awards Dinner

Webquests and beyond competition!

resourcebank: Free trial

Webquests and beyond competition!

boys, blokes, books and bytes: A reading program for middle years boys

Artists in schools funding

Bright ideas! A SLAV blog for school libraries

Webquests and beyond!

Researching together: Engaging minds Workshops

Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS Workshop

VITTA Annual Conference: Call for papers closing Friday

Evidence-based practice: Planning for guided inquiry and the VELS Workshop

Researching together: Engaging minds Workshops

People and Technology: Making it happen!

Australian Library and Information Association Biennial Conference

What are you doing with Web 2.0?

The Australia Computers in Education Conference (ACE08), ACT on IcT

Web 2.0 Action Research Opportunity

International School Libraries Day Bookmark Project

Continue your Web 2.0 Learning - Join the Ning group

Inky Awards

Library and Information Industry Career Evening

CBCA, Victorian Branch - Traralgon Judges Talk 2008

Library and Information Industry Careers Evening

A Readers' Cup Grand Final

Curriculum Resources Information Session and Publisher Showcase

Library and Information Industry Careers Evening

SuperClubsPLUS Australia, a SAFE online learning community to Victorian primary children 6-12 years.

Dromkeen Librarian's Award

National Boys' Education Conference K-12 Balancing the Differences

It's all about the possibilities: Featuring Dr. Ross Todd

SLAV Office Bearers and Committee of Management 2008

Presentations from 'Re-imagining: Web 2.0 applications and implications

Joint SLAV / Curriculm Corporation Conference 19 June 2008

ergo - regional professional development

National Simultaneous Storytime, Wednesday 21 May at 11.00am

Library and Information Week, 19 - 25 May, 2008

Library Studies Traineeship

Careers evening - Careers in the library and information industry

New digital content from The Learning Federation

research skills website

Re-imagining: Web 2.0 applications and implications

K12 Online 2008 Amplifying Possibilities