HollysLibrary

A person who likes to think and read and who spends an inordinate amount of time thinking/reading about school libraries. Coordinator of @NeedSchoolLibs.

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Did anyone just see a huge shooting star in Banff???

[AEU @AEUfederal]

Teaching used to be a life-long career for most.

But new research shows public school teachers earn less than comparable professions, and the gap widens with age.

To support teachers and retain knowledge & experience we must fully fund public schools. #auspol

[Lori Korodaj @LoriKorodaj]

This article brings home the fact that the library is not just a place of learning and literacy, but a 'third space' of wellbeing. I challenge school leaders who say "we can't afford a library/teacher librarian/qualified library staff": How can you afford NOT to have this?

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Three cheers for @raffeduteach taking the baton as coordinator of this important campaign, @NeedSchoolLibs. 👏 👏👏

It's a great team with @Hajnalkatl and Suzanne Livett.

#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Welcome @rstudentsneedschoollibraries https://t.co/MnYHaIDljB

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Correction: We need entries from NT residents! Still a few hours left to throw your hat in ring!

#ASLD2023 #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

We have received a MAGNIFICENT 146 entries so far for our #ASLD2023 contest. All states & territories are in the running!

Just over 4 hours left to tell us about how a school library has positively impacted your life!

https://t.co/g75BZbMH9r

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

I'm thinking of countless authors (the thinking and poetic voices of our times) who talk about the importance of their school library as a place of learning, calm, refuge, acceptance, nurturing...all the things needed to become who they did. #ASLD2023 #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

[ALIA @ALIANational]

⚡ The twitter storm hour is here! ⚡

Let us know how school libraries have made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know (and don't forget to use the hashtags #ASLD2023 & #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries)

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Our school library is a shared use facility with @LibrariesACT. It's a wonderful win-win for the school and public library communities being in the same beautiful space. Fantastic practitioners working in both organisations. #ASLD2023 #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries @LoriKorodaj

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

It’s #ASLD2023
#StudentsNeedSchooLibraries
Use these # and tell us about your school library!

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

According to my 14 yr old, School Libraries Slay AND we get *clicks*! 🫰🫰

#ASLD2023 #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

BREAKING! Teacher librarians might (finally) start being counted by @ABSStats in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

Solid Data will help get qualified staff in ALL school libraries. Thank you @ALIANational!

https://t.co/OLuKTh3nfV

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

https://t.co/g75BZbMH9r
Competition
Share a story about how school libraries or staff have had a positive impact on your life.
As part of the Australian School Libraries Day celebration, you have the chance to win one of eight $100 gift vouchers for your nominated school library.

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Thank you to Trish, Jacqui and the ALIA team for promoting #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries at the National Primary Principals Conference in Hobart.

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

We're going to use the Thank You card templates, from @NeedSchoolLibs #ASLD website page, for staff and students to fill out and make a display. We'll ask them to focus on the 'hidden' work library staff do that's helped them.

#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries run by qualified staff

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

https://t.co/tfXrWdIVD5
What will you be doing to celebrate Australian School Library Day? Libraries are made by people. #ASLD2023

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Gotta love a good comp for a good cause. 📚

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

We're announcing a contest for Australian School Library Day 2023!

Tell us how school libraries and school library staff have had a positive impact on your life, and go into the running for a $100 book voucher for a school library of your choice.

https://t.co/W6goOdZllF

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Rest easy, #StudentsNeedSchoolLibaries supporters. There is hope on the horizon with this (see RT⬇️).

Just give our leadership team a few weeks to get our ducks in a row. 🦆🦆🦆🦆 (Yes, that's right. 'Literal' emoji use just happened).

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Fantastic to hear @TrishHepworth from @ALIANational lead the charge on @abcadelaide about #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries. The shock that @Julesschiller expresses about the decline in staffing just goes to show that @NeedSchoolLibs is still sorely needed. https://t.co/WRpEpqXtvY

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Fantastic opportunity here to make a difference and work with a supportive, creative team.

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

We have yet not received any EOI's to coordinate our #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries campaign. Perhaps you are tempted but feeling shy? Truly, it's not as hard as you might think; the main requirement is a bit of drive.

COB Thursday is new deadline.

Take the leap!

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

Coordinating @NeedSchoolLibs has been an equal mix of exhilirating/challenging/rewarding (with a sprinkling of Grunt Work). In short: Exactly the kind of thing that would appeal to many school library people!

Please feel free to reach out if you want to chat about it.

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Can't wait to see the ideas from our next Students Need School Libraries campaign coordinator - Is it YOU?

Deadline for EOI is 5 July.

More info⬇️
https://t.co/WfZhTBfgqO

[Students Need School Libraries @NeedSchoolLibs]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Great ideas and resources now available on our website for Australian School Library Day 2023 on 23 Aug. #ASLD2023

What do you think of our theme? #AdvocacyOpportunity

https://t.co/tfXrWdIVD5

[HollysLibrary @HollysLibrary]

@LoriKorodaj and I getting some important advice before flying to Melbourne for #NES23 to talk about how essential strong school libraries are for students and staff.