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Responses to the annual Softlink School Library Surveys reveal that school library staff are innovators, change managers, and technology leaders.While it is true that advances in technology present a constantly changing and growing environment, in modern times there has perhaps been no more rapid a change than the sudden closure of schools in response to COVID-19.
The School Library Survey, conducted by Softlink on behalf of the school library sector, examines key trends and issues impacting school libraries. Points for analysis include annual school library budgets and staffing levels, as well as the use of digital devices and digital resources in school libraries.
In 2017, Maria Pepe-Micholos and Peter O’Toole shared how the buzzing Resource Centre at St Michael’s College adapted to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and changing school community.
This blog post discusses how they met these challenges and addressed the changing needs of the school community by expanding resources and services while supporting Information Literacy learning.
There’s a lot going on this February for school libraries everywhere, with plenty to celebrate for Library Lovers’ Month. In this post, we’ve gathered some articles and activities from around the internet to help you find inspiration and new ideas to bring some extra love to your library.
In this blog post, Andrew Stark, Head of Libraries and Information Services at The Southport School, discusses the triangular approach TSS has taken to enhance the understanding of digital and information literacies within the school community.
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