Join us for the Non-Teaching School Library Staff Special Interest Group (SIG) 

Term 3 Meeting

Making Connections: School and Public Libraries Working Together

You must register to ensure you are sent the Zoom login details within 24hours before your session. 

All My Own Work (AMOW): How to make it more engaging for students

This online meet-up will focus on strategies and ideas on how to make All My Own Work engaging for students. As AMOW is designed to be flexible in its delivery, our presenters  Siobhan James and Karen Seeneevassen will share their practical knowledge and thoughts on presenting the program based on their school contexts. This topic is relevant for secondary Teacher Librarians. Please register now.

About Siobhan James

Siobhan is a Teacher Librarian at Epping Boys High School. While she has only been in the role for the last three years, Siobhan has been eager to make the library and learning a fun and engaging environment for students and staff alike. She started her teaching career as an English Drama teacher but decided to take a break to find her niche, working in legal, media, tutoring, and even selling chocolates and lollies. Returning to teaching after completing her Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship), Siobhan has dived into her library role fervently. An avid reader with a cup of tea in hand, Siobhan has a passion for knowledge and sharing it.

About Karen Seeneevassen

Karen Seeneevassen is a Teacher Librarian, current President of SLANSW and Head of Library and Learning Enrichment at Abbotsleigh Senior School. She has worked in the field of Librarianship for over 40 years, in many sectors, including Public Libraries, Private and Government Special Libraries, and Library Software companies, prior to completing her education degree in 2007. Since that time, Karen has worked in the Independent School sector in K-12 settings. She also has a Master of Education in Gifted Education, which she believes is a connected and companion field to Teacher Librarianship. Karen has been an active member of SLANSW since 2018, holding the position of Vice President, Professional Learning for two terms, prior to taking on the role of President. She is passionate about collaborating with colleagues through mentorship programs and by providing professional learning and networking opportunities that promote the sharing of experience and expertise. She is currently focussed on developing partnerships and connections with other associations and organisations to support SLANSW members and advocate for the importance of qualified Teacher Librarians and Library staff, and the critical role School Libraries play in their schools and the wider community.

2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3.2 Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.4.2 Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

2.6.2 Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

6.4.2 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.

7.4.2 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.

Certificate of participation available via request to: info@slansw.net.au

About SLANSW Online Meet-Ups

The one-hour meet-ups take place in SLANSW's Zoom Conference Room and include a presentation from a guest speaker, with facilitated discussion between participants. We aim to include Q&A time as a wrap-up of each online meetup.

A maximum of 100 places are available for each meet-up, so get your registrations in ASAP.

Participation in SLANSW online meet-ups is at no cost to members.  Non-members may access the meet-ups for $45 per session.

The one-hour meet-up takes place in SLANSW's Zoom conference room. 

Those who register for this event will receive an email within 24 hours before the event, with details to access this online session.

Special Interest Group - Networking Greater Sydney

Face-to-Face Networking for SLANSW Members

Term 3 Meeting:

Thursday 7^th August at 4.30pm

The next Networking Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting with be held at PLC, Sydney (Croydon), on August 7, between 4:30 – 5:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other like-minded library staff and SLANSW members. 

At this Networking SIG event we will continue our Professional Learning and Reading Club.

Once you have registered the following resources by Kasey L. Garrison and Kay Oddone will be shared for us to view, read and discuss at the meeting -

• "Some Level of Skill for Life": Secondary Teacher Librarians Supporting Student Information Literacy

• “It is a skill everybody needs to learn”: Australian teacher librarians steering secondary schools through shifting information landscapes

Some of these resources provide great teaching tools, while others will prompt you to think about how we navigate the everchanging information landscape.  Suzanne Small eLearning Librarian at PLC, Sydney, will lead a collaborative review of these resources.

Opportunities for networking, afternoon tea, and an informal tour of the  Macindoe Library with Sophie Partington (Director of Library Services) will also be available.

As a SLANSW member you are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to add 2 hours (pre-reading & participation) to your accrual of 100 hours of professional development. 

This SIG is a platform to support members and encourage ongoing dialogue in our professional learning community.  It is also only available to SLANSW members as a benefit of membership.

Afternoon Tea will be provided.

How do I participate?

All SLANSW members are welcome to attend this Networking SIG meeting.

You must register to ensure you are sent the location sign in details within 48 hours before your session.