School Library Advocacy: Establishing a Dynamic and Engaging Primary School Library — The Association Specialists
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School Library Advocacy: Establishing a Dynamic and Engaging Primary School Library (22391)

Diana Brien 1 2 3 4
  1. ASLA - member, Norwood, South Australia, Australia
  2. CBCA - member, Lilyfield, NSW, Australia
  3. South Western Sydney School Library Network - Committee Member, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  4. Department of Education, Gregory Hills, NSW, Australia

During the first two years as a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Librarian, I established two brand-new primary school libraries in Western Sydney. I wish to share my personal experience in bringing these spaces to life. As a general guide, the presentation will focus on the new library set-up, including flexible design spaces and ideas, our genrefied (and simplified) collection establishment (which is now being incorporated into the set-up of our brand-new neighbouring HS library), library branding and initiatives, as well as community connection ideas (including our library website and newsletters).