QSLA Future Libraries Conference 2026
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About
Queensland School Library Association is proud to host the annual QSLA Future Libraries Conference. This year we are excited to be located at State Library of Queensland, Auditorium 1, Queensland Terrace (see map below)
When: Friday 23 October 2026 (registration from 8:15am, finish 3pm)
Cost:
QSLA Members $150 plus a 50c booking fee
Non-Members $180 plus a 50c booking fee
Students $110 plus a 50c booking fee
QSLA Members $150 plus a 50c booking fee
Non-Members $180 plus a 50c booking fee
Students $110 plus a 50c booking fee
Bookings close: 3pm Tuesday 20 October 2026
(Note - You will need to pay with a credit card when you register so please obtain any necessary approvals before progressing with your booking!)
QSLA Future Libraries Conference 2026 Program
Session 1: Amy Doak - Keynote Speaker
Session 2: Lizzy Dixon, QSLA Teacher Librarian of the Year 2025 - Strengthening School Libraries Through Family and Community Involvement
Session 3: Gabrielle Mace - Building Your School's Literacy Ecosystem
Session 4: Charlotte Barkla - Turning Pages, Travelling through Time
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8.15 - 8.45 |
Registration |
SLQ, Level 2 |
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8.45 - 9.00 |
Welcome: SLQ State Librarian and CEO, QSLA President |
Auditorium 1, SLQ |
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9.00 - 10.00 |
Session 1 – Keynote Speaker |
Amy Doak |
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10.00 – 10.05 |
Sponsor 5-minute presentation |
Informit Explore |
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10.05 – 10.30 |
QSLA Awards Presentations Teacher Librarian of the Year, School Leader Award |
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10.30 – 11.15 |
Morning Tea and Trade Show |
QLD Terrace |
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11.20 – 11.55 |
Session 2 – Strengthening School Libraries Through Family and Community Involvement |
Lizzy Dixon |
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11.55 – 12.00 |
Sponsor 5-minute presentation |
MTA (Modern Teaching Aids) |
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12.00 – 12.50 |
Session 3 – Building Your School's Literacy Ecosystem |
Gabrielle Mace |
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12.50 – 12.55 |
Sponsor 5-minute presentation |
Quantum Library Solutions |
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12.55 - 1.00 |
QSLW 2027 Announcement |
Auditorium 1, SLQ |
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1.00 - 1.55 |
Lunch and Trade Show |
QLD Terrace |
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1.05 – 1.15 |
SLQ 2027 Education Programs and Resources |
Auditorium 1, SLQ |
| 2.00 – 2.45 |
Session 4 – Turning Pages, Travelling through Time |
Charlotte Barkla |
| 2.45 – 2.50 |
Sponsor 5-minute presentation |
Read Cloud |
| 2.50 – 3.00 |
Prizes and Wrap Up |
Auditorium 1, SLQ |
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Contact Details
Terms and conditions: QSLA Future Libraries Conference tickets are non-refundable. Parking is not included with the conference ticket. By default, we will be providing participant details to our sponsors, unless you choose to opt-out. If you wish to opt-out, please contact the QSLA Secretariat via email (secretariat@qlsa.org.au) prior to Friday 23 October 2026. Please note that if we do not receive an opt-out request from you before the specified deadline, we will assume that you consent to the sharing of your contact information with conference sponsors.