Introducing Our Partnership with Elizabeth Hutchinson

At Softlink Education, we recognise the pivotal role school librarians play in fostering a love for learning and supporting educational excellence. That’s why we’ve partnered with Elizabeth Hutchinson, a distinguished expert in school librarianship.

Elizabeth Hutchinson is a Chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP with over 20 years of experience in school libraries. As an advocate for FOSIL-Inquiry-based Learning and a BEM award recipient, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge to this partnership. Her credentials as an international speaker, podcaster, blogger, and author make her an invaluable ally for school librarians.

Why Our Partnership Matters

This collaboration between Softlink and Elizabeth Hutchinson is designed to:

  • Enhance Your Skills: Benefit from Elizabeth’s expert insights to stay current with the latest educational tools and methodologies.
  • Adopt Emerging Practices: Explore new technologies and practices to better support your school community.
  • Support Lifelong Learning: Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development within your library and school.

Read Elizabeth Hutchinson's Exclusive Whitepapers & Articles

As part of our partnership, we’re excited to share the below insightful whitepapers and blogs created by Elizabeth Hutchinson:

Insights from My Ongoing CPD Adventure in School Librarianship

Elizabeth shares her personal journey of professional development that highlights the positive impact it can have on one's career and professional growth.

 

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A Practical Guide for your CPD Journey

Elizabeth provides actionable steps, valuable resources, and insightful tips to help librarians take charge of their professional growth and make meaningful improvements in their role.

 

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Strategic Collection Development

Elizabeth shares the importance of strategic collection development and how it serves as backbone of how you school accesses and interacts with information.

 

 

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A Framework for Success

Elizabeth shares how school librarians often struggle with undefined roles, highlighting the IFLA School Library Guidelines and FOSIL as essential frameworks to provide clarity and support professional growth.

 

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Embracing Inquiry

Elizabeth shares how the FOSIL framework empowers school librarians by providing structured resources for inquiry-based learning, enhancing their existing skills and supporting student development for all ages.

 

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The Future of Learning: How school libraries are leading the way

Elizabeth shares her thoughts on how AI is transforming education and the role of school librarians in this new technological landscape.

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Planning for the new school year

Elizabeth Hutchinson provides some ideas to help ease the stress of coming up with a great plan.

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5 Time Management Tips for Librarians

Struggling to juggle the many responsibilities as a school librarian? Elizabeth shares effective time management strategies that help you prioritise tasks, delegate effectively, and integrate literacy seamlessly into your daily routines!

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Digital Literacy Starts in the School Library

Elizabeth believes AI literacy starts in the school library. Explore how school libraries can equip students with essential skills in information and digital literacy, paving the way for responsible AI use.

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Other Resources from Elizabeth