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Reports, documents, white papers and more

As information specialists it is important that we stay informed about current research and thinking around libraries, information and digital literacy and future trends that affect the profession.
The reports in this page are a valuable source of background information on the value and state of school libraries around the world.

A reflection on how school libraries have changed

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Thriving school libraries led by qualified teacher librarians develop 21st century citizens who can locate, evaluate and use information effectively. International and domestic data abounds which confirms that a qualified teacher librarian improves student learning outcomes regardless of students’ socioeconomic status. When teaching and learning is transformed by the digital revolution, teacher librarians enhance digital and information literacy, resource the curriculum and help students become critical, creative and collaborative thinkers. 


Softlink School Library Survey Report 2021  NEW
The Australian School Library Survey, conducted by Softlink on behalf of the school library sector, examines key trends and issues impacting school libraries.  This report provides survey findings with a breakdown of findings for Catholic, Government, and Independent schools.
Points for analysis include annual school library budgets and staffing levels as well as the use of digital resources in school libraries, school library services, trends, and other key factors important to school libraries.  
The results help to advocate the role of school libraries and library professionals to education decision makers, as well as through industry associations and networks.  
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Future of Libraries Report 
Libraries are evolving to meet the changing needs of the cities they serve, in terms of the social infrastructure they provide and the services they offer. Future of Libraries examines the key trends that are influencing the transformation of libraries in terms of the social infrastructure they provide and the services they offer.

Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools   
Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools - A National Strategy for School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023 sets out a vision where every child and young person in Scotland has access to a dynamic school library service, like the one described above. It sets out 20 actions that decision makers, including local and national government, headteachers,
and school librarians can implement to deliver that vision. The strategy recognises that models of school library provision, rightly, vary between local authority areas, and that local priorities and circumstances must be taken into account in considering delivery. By recognising the important role school library services play, and by seeking to maximise the positive impact they have, we can ensure sustainable provision in innovative and flexible ways that will benefitScotland’s young people.

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Australian Libraries Support Sustainable Development Goals
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is a participant in IFLA’s International Advocacy Programme, which is built around the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
 ALIA has been working to assist Australian library and information professionals and their organisations to be part of this international drive for greater social equality, improved economic prosperity and a more sustainable environmental approach.  For school libraries the most significant contribution 
Goal 4 Quality education
School, vocational and academic libraries support formal teaching and learning, providing additional resources, internet access and study spaces outside the home, school and college environment. Public libraries provide informal, self-directed lifelong learning opportunities, from baby rhyme time through to digital literacy for older Australians classes.  See also Infographics.

school libraries work

A compendium of research supporting the effectiveness of school libraries
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2017 Horizon Report- Library 

Explore the latest trends that will impact on the future of libraries
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School Libraries

A literature review of current provision and evidence of impact
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School Libraries

ChANging Landscape report

The intrinsic value of libraries as public spaces
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IFLA School Library Guidelines

Written by the IFLA School Libraries Section Standing Committee

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Communicating the library's value

Explores the innovative ways that libraries are communicating their value.
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
  • Future Focussed Libraries
    • FFL - Articles and videos
    • Reimagining the library
  • Awesome Librarians
    • Critical Librarianship
    • Inspired Voices
    • Professional Learning
    • Conferences
  • Awesome Libraries
    • ALIA Support for School Libraries
    • IFLA Standards
    • Inspirational School Libraries From Around the World
    • Displays
    • Policies and Procedures
  • Information Literacy
    • Guided Inquiry
    • Information Literacy Models
    • Information Literacy as a Transversal Competence
    • Learning Frameworks
  • Literature Lab
    • Authors and Illustrators
    • Allegory
    • Book Raps
    • Book Reviews
    • Book Trailers
    • Genres >
      • Classics
      • Crime Fiction
      • Diaries
      • Fantasy
      • Poetry
      • Science Fiction
    • Great ways to respond to literature
  • Literacy
    • Biblionasium
    • Literacy Matters
    • Literacy Shed
    • ReadKiddoRead
  • Resources
    • Infographics
    • Library Quotes
    • Reports and White papers
    • Ten websites every librarian should use
    • Videos
    • What the research is saying
  • Links
    • 500 Hats
    • AITSL for Libraries
    • The Knowledge Compass
    • Library Association Links
    • Library Conference Planner
    • Library Connect
    • Neil Gaiman on whey we need libraries
    • Research Safari
    • Studyvibe
  • Campaigns and Events
    • ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime
    • Australian Reading Hour
    • Book Week (Children's Book Council)
    • Library & Information Week
    • The Global Read Aloud
    • Library Lover's Day
    • WA Young Readers Book Award (WAYRBA)
  • COVID-19 and Libraries