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Library catalogues and the World Wide Web: it takes two to tango
By Nicole Richardson
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
es of Web 2.0: it can become a community hub (Gisolfi 2015; Tarulli 2012). Although the notion of enhanced catalogue content is not new, studies have questioned whether content-enriched data is used to its full potential by library users, despite being an important part of ensuring library catalogue
School library spotlight: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
By Cathy Costello
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
phisticated users of information and cannot distinguish advertising from information sources. Information literacy involves research skills and techniques to accurately locate relevant information. The next step is to critically evaluate the information source to determine if it is credible and reli
SCIS is more
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
es possible interfaces between the library and the World Wide Web. And Megan Stuart reminds us that we need to come back to our user’s basic needs: a quiet and comforting space to spend time with friends and discover great stories. SCIS is also showing initiative in this ever-changing digital era.
Supporting Australian book creators
By Nicole Richardson
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
of book holdings in Australian school libraries. This is then used as the basis for payment. The word ‘survey’ here may be misleading. There are no questions to answer or forms to fill in; rather, it is an automated book count that, after a few clicks within your library management system, pulls t
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 101, Term 2 2017
Apple Education — special education www.apple.com/au/education/special-education Apple has produced a comprehensive guide to using iPads, iPhones, iPods, and Macs for teachers to enhance the learning opportunities for special education students. The features of both hardware and software are
Tinkering, making and building in the school library
By Jackie Child
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
The younger students mostly work as a class group whereas students in years 3 to 6 work in three weekly rotational groups of Recreational Reading, Inquiry Learning and ‘Technology + X’. The groups enjoy their names: Tinkers, Makers and Builders, which derived from our Junior Library Makerspace. Few
A thank you to libraries and ELR
By Mem Fox, Nicole Richardson
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
ing. How can we promote a love of reading in children? There are two fundamental ways we can help children love reading. First, by borrowing vast quantities of books from libraries from the time children are babies, and reading at least three marvellous stories to them every day before they star
The great escape
By Sarah Bakker
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
‘If you truly want to escape this reality all you have to do is open a book and your imagination.’ — Unknown This idea that reading can magically transport you somewhere else is at the heart of this year’s Children’s Book Week theme, Escape to Everywhere. With Book Week fast approaching, w
Genrefying the fiction collection
By Susan Davenport
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
‘What sort of books do you like reading?’ and ‘What do you do outside school?’ are two questions that I regularly find myself asking students looking for something to read. Usually the answer is a variation on ‘I dunno’, ‘Anything!’ or ‘Stuff’. Early in 2016, several things were on our radar rega
Read, respond, celebrate: engaging with the CBCA short list
By Josephine Laretive
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
thentic reading experiences and literacy activities that stimulate ideas and feelings, making reading meaningful and exciting. The short list books require reading aloud; Lowe (2016, p 38) emphasises that reading aloud exposes children to a wide variety of texts, ‘creates a desire to read ... gives
How are you using SCIS?
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
We collect quite a few statistics at SCIS. Besides enabling us to remain accountable within our broader organisation, our statistics inform our cataloguing practices, and help us seek out new services or make improvements to our current operations. For example, our search logs may show us that ther
School libraries support digital technologies
By Martin Richards
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
area set aside for making. The activity in this space can include designing, tinkering, and engineering using various types of materials, tools, and equipment, including digital-based invention kits such as Makey Makey, LilyPad Arduino, Hummingbird or Littlebits. Imagine students playing a piano u
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
details for expressions of interest for education programs commencing in 2018. SCIS no. 1817219 BBC Earth www.bbc.com/earth/world Stunning, quirky and thought-provoking information and vignettes about the universe are presented on this captivating website. Students can wander through a var
School library spotlight: Glen Eira College
By Karys McEwen
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
four years. My undergraduate degree was in Fine Art and I worked in art galleries and museums for several years, which I did enjoy, but I never felt quite like myself in those jobs. I have always been passionate about libraries and archives, so on a bit of a whim I enrolled to study a Master of Inf
SCIS is more
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
aster search and improved search options, including faceting by fiction and non-fiction, genre, and key learning areas a user-friendly system for requesting cataloguing, sending items to your nearest SCIS cataloguer, and tracking their progress. In preparation for this system, and after consul
Issue 58 Summary
By Editor
Issue 58, Term 3 2006
Please note this issue of Connections is only available in PDF format. Articles in this issue include: Collaboration: The virtual and the real world. What the muggles don’t know Rosemary Horton, Trinity College, WA How does Google collect and rank results? Matt Cutts, Google Sc
Issue 57 Summary
By Editor
Issue 57, Term 2 2006
le school project for 2006 Ian Wong, Australian Bureau of Statistics New and revised subject headings A curriculum philosophy supporting an inquiry approach Mary Manning, Schools Library Association of Victoria Politically correct library terms Amanda Credaro, via Warrior Librarian Wee
Issue 56 Summary
By Editor
Issue 56, Term 1 2006
ning Margaret Spillman, Mackay West State School; Claire Grandcourt, Mackay City Council Library Service; Lorraine Todd, Mackay West State School Quarterly release from The Le@rning Federation Margery Hornibrook, The Le@rning Federation
Issue 55 Summary
By Editor
Issue 55, Term 4 2005
R SCIS news New and revised subject headings Educational Lending Right If reading declines, so do we all Pamela Bone, The Age June quarter release from The Le@rning Federation Margery Hornibrook, The Le@rning Federation
Issue 54 Summary
By Editor
Issue 54, Term 3 2005
e Australia Council Educational Lending Right The Le@rning Federation Margery Hornibrook, The Le@rning Federation SCIS Authority Files – questions and answers