Research and Effective Practices Seminar

Ahead of the IFLA Information Futures Summit 2024, the Research and Effective Practices Seminar will focus on Libraries beside you all the way: Sustainable Reading at Every Age and Stage. The seminar will be held at Brisbane Square Library 28-29 September.

Cost:
Full weekend $65 includes lunch Saturday and morning tea Sunday,
Sunday only $10 includes morning tea

Saturday

Tylissa Elisara

Indigenous Children’s Book Author

Tylissa Elisara is a children’s social worker who lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane).

Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky

This heartwarming and beautifully illustrated middle-grade novel from 2021 black&write! fellow Tylissa Elisara follows Wurrtoo the wombat on his quest to marry the love of his life, the sky, while facing his fears and learning the importance of friendship along the way.

 

Sunday

Dr. Kay Oddone and Marika Simon

Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships

https://alianational2024.alia.org.au/program/best-outcome-for-children/

Dr. Kay Oddone

Course Director and Lecturer in Teacher Librarianship, School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University

 

Marika Simon

Lecturer in the School of Information and Communication Studies.

Marika is part of the Teacher Librarianship team and received her MEd in Teacher Librarianship from Charles Sturt University.  In addition to her MEd in Elementary Education from Boston University, Marika brings over 20 years of experience in primary education and teacher librarianship to her role. Her focus is on providing practical information and leveraging research to help teacher librarians improve their practice and realise their professional passions. Her passion for supporting other teacher librarians is evidenced by her various informal and formal mentoring roles and her 2021 Synergy article “A season of starting out: thoughts for new teacher librarians”. 

Website for this event.