Professional Learning

• A range of conferences, masterclasses, forums and workshops, both face-to-face and online, offer examples of best practice to all members of the library team
• Our member journal FYI four times a year
• Our online research based journal Synergy twice a year
• An outstanding network of branches offer local support and advice

Savings

• Substantial discounts for professional development activities

Professional Acknowledgement

• Recognised and supported by the Department of Education & Training: Victoria (DET) & Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a recognised provider of professional learning.

Professional Representation

• With the Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA) (APTA) which provides a national voice for over 120,000 teachers across all sectors through SLAV’s representation on the Council of Professional Teacher Association of Victoria (CPTAV).

Partnerships

• Local, national and international with like-minded organisations and key stakeholders, such as:

• Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA)
• State Library of Victoria (SLV)
• Education Services Australia (ESA) and SCIS
• National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and the
• Department of Education and Training (DET).
• SLAV has collaborative working relationships with a range of tertiary institutions that offer training to those who work in school libraries at all levels.