SLANZA is once again conducting a survey of what students are actually borrowing from their school libraries. If you would like to participate please follow this link to add your school information to the survey. SLANZA Reading Survey 2014 The results will be shared with the New Zealand school library community and will be posted on the SLANZA Reading website If you need further information please contact Trish Webster Auckland SLANZA National Executive representative.
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Just a reminder that the deadline for Collected 14 is November the 20th. Our theme is Summer Reading, and we also need book reviews and other articles of interest. If you have any questions or queries about the magazine or your submission let me know at [email protected]. Submission details and guidelines are at http://www.slanza.org.nz/collected.html Thanks Greig Daniels Editor Collected Collected - Calling for submissions
Once again we are calling for articles for Collected magazine. This term's theme is Summer Reading . Articles on local Summer reading programmes, what you do in your school and even what you are planning for your summer reading We welcome submissions from all members. We also welcome other articles of interest and book reviews from members The criteria for articles can be found here: .http://www.slanza.org.nz/collected.html along with submission guidelines and a submission checklist. Please read theses documents carefully.. Our final submission date for this issue is 20th November 2014. if you have any queries don't hesitate to contact me at the above address. Greig Daniels The new issue of Collected ( #13) is out now!
The third issue of 2014 ( #13) is now on the virtual shelf and the theme is Professional Development . This issue has some wonderful articles on professional development on both a large, and a more personal scale. See what your peers are doing and sharing in this issue. We have book reviews from fellow school librarians who know what works in their schools. We are fortunate to have the support of our Business members and their contributions will keep you abreast of the latest commercial offerings. Check out what is happening in your region and have a look at what is being offered in others. Members are encouraged to attend events in other regions or to support their local committee in bringing good ideas to their own area. Please feel free to share the magazine, we would appreciate if you could print one out and share in your staffroom or forward to your teaching team. Thank you for all the quality contributions and assistance in editing. Final appreciation goes to the regular team of proof readers. Greig Daniels Editor SLANZA Collected Magazine Region representatives met virtually for the first time this weekend on Google Hangouts. This involved members having access to suitable technology and broadband. Most found it better than expected but some members had difficulty with their devices or internet connection causing intermittent sound or video disruption. This did not stop us from getting through the agenda while working from home. The success of this trial means in future we will replace one face to face meeting each year saving money and wear and tear on NE members.
Our discussion about communication to members was significant as this was our current communication leader Lisa Salter’s last meeting. Cathy Kennedy, member for Aoraki has volunteered to fill this position and we are confident in her ability to engage with our members. Greig Daniels took over as editor of Collected magazine at the last meeting and his first issue will be out very soon. In a discussion around what our members get with their membership money it was decided to investigate sharing the magazine with members only in the first instance, with public access after a period of time. More news about this idea will be sent to members once investigated fully. The NE is pleased with our progress in developing external partnerships with other library focus organisations. For the first time ever SLANZA members have been offered LIANZA member rates to their 2014 conference in Auckland. At this stage staff from 20 school libraries have registered to attend. We are currently working on updating our Memorandum of Understanding with LIANZA and we have been offered space at their conference stand. We are working with the Association of Public Library Managers (APLM), currently focused on a Summer Reading initiative. We have accepted an invitation to join APLM in a national Digital Literacy working party. Karen Clarke presented a financial report and to date we are working to budget. While we have goals of raising membership to increase funds, most regions report that it is difficult to get information about library staffing in schools. There is also a general feeling that there are less school library staff overall as schools are changing the way they staff their libraries, particularly in the primary sector. SLANZA is committed to repeating our successful reading survey this year and hope to gather and present the information earlier in Term 4 this year. It will be good to see this year’s lists of most popular books, authors and series in New Zealand schools. It may feed into your buying plan for next year or make it in your school newsletter as advice for Christmas gift purchases. Cathy Kennedy reported that the 2015 conference committee is well into the planning of next September’s event. The committee had a brain storming session to balance the different types of speakers and workshops, so that there is something for everyone, at every level of library staff. We are all looking forward to another successful SLANZA conference. The virtual meeting was a success and feedback will give us the opportunity to improve on the concept over time. I for one really enjoyed it, it saved me a weekend away from home, the stress of travel and while I was engaged in the meeting I also got my ironing done. Lisa Salter Communications Leader (outgoing) The deadline approaches for Collected 13 . All text and articles should be in to me by the 31st of August. If you are planning to submit and haven’t already let me now, please do so now. If you have any questions or queries about the magazine or your submission let me know at [email protected] Thanks Greig Daniels Editor Collected Hello Members
We are still looking for submissions to our next issue of Collected. The theme for the issue is “Professional Development” Collected needs articles on professional development you have attended ( conferences, workshops etc.), PD that may have had a profound effect on the way you think about or carry out your professional responsibilities, PD offered locally that you have attended and PD you may have provided for other members, that may interest our readers. You might like to write about attitudes to PD in your school ,or PD you might like to see provided by SLANZA or other organisations If you have started new initiatives in your school, you might write about how you found information or the training you needed. Our deadline is August 31 and you might want to let me know if you are planning to submit an article This is a great chance for you to share information, and your thoughts with your fellow professionals. It’s also a chance to be published and take part in the PD debate. Our submission guidelines and a checklist can be found here: http://www.slanza.org.nz/collected.html You can also ring me at 034178620 or contact me at the above address Regards Greig Daniels Editor Collected SLANZA offers study grants each year, to those working in school library teams. Study grants are available for courses offered by an approved library education provider. We believe that continuing professional development is vital - it helps you increase the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a valued service to your school community, and it can open you up to new and exciting possibilities in the field of librarianship.
If you are thinking about undertaking Library and Information Studies next year, you may be eligible to apply for assistance. Successful applicants will receive $600 towards the cost of a paper. The closing date for submitting study grant applications is Thursday 25th of September 2014, and successful applicants will be notified in October. More information about the grants, including the application form, is available here. One of the real pleasures in any year is recognising the contributions of others to the school library landscape and our organisation.
At the SLANZA AGM in July the following awards were announced. Congratulations to the recipients.Principals Award Michele Whiting , Corinna School, Porirua East Nominated by Trish Nash and Rosalba Finnerty Michele has been recognised for her support and promotion of the library at Corinna School. She acknowledges and promotes excellence in her library staff. Michele takes a vital role in recognising the importance of the library and library initiatives. Michele is well aware of the issues facing school libraries both in her role as principal and as a member of SLANZA. She has taken a leading role in SLANZA activities and this has benefitted school libraries at a local and national level. Principals Award David MacLeod Mahurangi College, Warkworth Nominated by Verity Roswell- Starkey and Jeanette Carnegie- Dill David has been recognised with this award for the strong emphasis he places on the Importance of the school library at Mahurangi College. He values and appreciates the library staff, and promotes the library at every opportunity, to fellow staff and the wider school community. David also promotes the importance of reading and is an active member of the College’s library committee. Award of Merit for Promotion Carole Gardiner, Queens High School, Dunedin Nominated by Jayne Downes and Jan Simpson Carole earns this award for her tireless promotion of the information centre at Queen’s High School. She promotes the information centre within her school and to the wider community. Carole is efficient, organised and knowledgeable, and is willing to share her knowledge with her peers and fellow staff members. Carole has a passion for books and reading that is demonstrated in her vibrant library and in such initiatives as her Summer Reading programme. This is one of many ways she reaches out to students Carole is also involved in SLANZA at a local and national level and her willingness to share her skills is respected by her fellow professionals. In the words of one of her referees an ”awesome library warrior chick” Award of Merit for Promotion of Literacy and Enjoyment of Reading Annette McKitrick, Library & Resource Manager, Waimea Intermediate School Nominated by Mandy Ditzel and Patricia Smith Annette has been recognised for her passionate commitment to reading and literacy. Her passion for reading and her commitment to finding the right book for every student is well recognised within her school community. She is a real supporter of teaching and learning and also organises professional staff resources at Waimea Intermediate School. Annette was heavily involved in the recent redevelopment of the school library and continues to provide a high level of engagement and support for those in her school. Congratulations once again to all the recipients Greig Daniels On behalf of the Awards Committee Once again we are calling for articles for Collected magazine. This term's theme is Professional Development. You can report on events in your region, professional development that has made an impact on you or your library or you can identify areas where you feel professional development is needed We welcome submissions from all members. We also welcome book reviews from members The criteria for articles can be found here: .http://www.slanza.org.nz/collected.html along with submission guidelines and a submission checklist. Please read theses documents carefully. Our final submission date for this issue is 31 August 2014. if you have any queries don't hesitate to contact me at the above address. Greig Daniels |
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