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The School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) is the Professional Body for School Libraries in Victoria. 

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The School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) offers a range of benefits to members.

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Professional Learning

Find the latest information on all conferences and events.

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NEW - SLAV Bookmarks now on sale at the SLAVStore!!

Two new bookmarks (front/rear shown above); great for orientation, for your reading classes, or just to have at the circulations desk. Order yours now.

National Students Need School Libraries Campaign

In an era of fake news and alternative facts, well-resourced school libraries prepare students for the future by giving them skills including the  ability to find information quickly and identifying trustworthy sources.

A new national campaign called 'Students Need School Libraries' was launched on 16th October.

To support the campaign a series of films, that examine what it means to have an effective school library, have been created. Children’s Laureate, Morris Gleitzman, former Children’s Laureate, Jackie French, and many other authors, teacher librarians, students, classroom teachers and others describe their personal and professional experiences with school libraries.

Students Need School Libraries Campaign

Students Need School Libraries Project Contact:   campaign@studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au

FYI: the journal for the information professional

FYI  is the quarterly print publication from the School Library Association of Victoria.

It aims to provide informative articles on a range of topics that are discussed and set by its Editorial Committee annually. The topics are chosen for their relevance to current issues which concern teacher-librarians, both secondary and primary in public and private schools. The topics range from technology to literature; from teaching students the information skills they will need in the twenty-first century to developing in students the skills and desire to become lifelong readers.

SUMMER issue 2020

Contributions are invited for the next issue of FYI.
Exciting things are happening with our wonderful journal, FYI. So why not be a part of it? Tell us about a project or program that is making a difference at your school. Snippets, suggestions and articles welcome.

Contact Mary Manning, Editor FYI on fyi@slav.org.au to discuss your ideas.

Due date for articles 28 November

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Synergy

Synergy (ISSN 1448-5716) is published twice annually (May and October) by the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) . The current issue of Synergy can be accessed via the Members Only section of this Website. 

Its aim is to bring to members a wider view of the world of school librarianship with particular emphasis on current research, directions and ideas in educational practice.

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