Re: International School Library Day

[Barbara Braxton <barbara@AUSTARMETRO.COM.AU>]

International School Library Day, this year, is Monday October 28 and the theme is 
021.7 Library
Matters.

In a time of great threat to the librarian's position in a school, particularly in 
the primary
sector, it is an ideal time for us to examine what it is that we do so well to 
contribute to our
students' education. This year, participants in ISLD will be asked to share a 
service or an activity
that they have offered that it a little out of the ordinary but which has had an 
impact.

For instance, at Palmerston I have introduced a Browse and Brunch session at the 
beginning of each
academic year so that teachers may discuss their plans for the term, browse the 
shelves, select
resources and socialise over a buffet lunch. They also receive a Love your Library 
pack which has
all sorts of information about our services, suggestions for read-alouds; bookmark 
BLMs;
personalised bookmarks, freebies I have received over the year -anything at all I 
can find that is
relevant, and of course some goodies including chocolate frogs!

By sharing these sorts of ideas, and perhaps adopting one or two, we can continue 
to enhance the
profile of the library and its contribution to curriculum delivery.

Growing the Future will also be highlighted as we continue to encourage our 
students to plant hope
and grow peace. As well as planting some more seeds in our special gardens, we will 
also be starting
a register of online projects such as Karen Eini's Friends and Flags 
http://www.friendsandflags.org)
that encourage students from schools around the world to participate in sharing 
their culture.
(Please send the details and URLs of those that you know)

For more information visit http://www.iasl-slo.org/isld

Barbara

Barbara Braxton
Teacher Librarian
Palmerston District Primary School
PALMERSTON ACT 2913
AUSTRALIA

T. 02 6205 7241
F. 02 6205 7242
E. barbara@austarmetro.com.au
W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au

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