Softlink proudly collaborates with a diverse array of companies and
associations to enhance information management for our users. Through
seamless integration and strategic partnerships with both technology and
library organisations, we consistently deliver innovative functionality
and stay at the forefront of technology. Explore some of our key
partners in both the technology and library sectors below.
Story Box Library is a subscription based educational website, created for children to view stories by local authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian and New Zealand, storytellers.
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Visit WebsiteThe Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS) provide schools with access to a database of high quality, consistent catalogue records created according to agreed standards. SCIS aims to assist schools in reducing the cost and duplication of effort of cataloguing resources. Working with Library Management Systems, SCIS improves the efficiency and user experience of the school library.
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Accelerated Reader is reading practice with a growth mindset. AR drives the practice component of a comprehensive reading program. It promotes personalised practice whilst providing teachers with the data they need to move students toward success.
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Visit WebsiteMoodle is an Open Source Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It has become very popular among educators around the world as a tool for creating online dynamic web sites for their students.
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Visit WebsitePlanet eStream is an innovative browser based media content management and delivery system. It enables organisations to create, brand, theme and manage their own secure ‘YouTube’ style media archive and distribute that content on demand, via VLEs, websites, PCs, mobile devices and digital signage displays.
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Visit WebsiteThe Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national organisation representing the Australian library and information services sector.
Visit WebsiteThe Australian School Library Association (ASLA) is the national authority, the peak forum in the field of teacher librarianship and school library resource services.
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Visit WebsiteOZTL_net is an established this community hub that provides tools, resources and connections for information professionals working in Australian school libraries and beyond.
Visit WebsiteThe School Library Association (SLA) is a not-for-profit which supports schools develop their school library, establish a reading culture and deliver independent learning skills. SLA believe that all schools should have their own (or shared) staffed library to help all children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit WebsiteThe Queensland School Library Association (QSLA) is the Professional Body for School Libraries in Queensland.
Visit WebsiteThe School Library Association of NSW (SLANSW) is a professional association centred on professional learning, advocacy and research.
Visit WebsiteThe School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) is the Professional Body for School Libraries in Victoria.
Visit WebsiteThe School Library Association of South Australia (SLASA) represents and supports the interests of school library personnel across all education sectors in South Australia through advocacy, professional development and communication.
Visit WebsiteThe School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (SLANZA) provides community, guidance and professional development on library practice and programmes for school library staff in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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