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In the world of school libraries, we often talk about the power of connection—connecting students with the perfect book, teachers with the right resources, and our spaces with the wider school community. But just as vital is the connection we foster with each other as professionals.
We are thrilled to highlight a significant piece of collaborative mahi that is now bearing fruit for our members: the LIANZA SLANZA Continuing Professional Development Membership. Why Collaborative Mahi Matters For a long time, SLANZA Te Puna Whare Mātauranga ā Kura | School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa and LIANZA Te Rau Herenga o Aotearoa | The Library and Information Association of New Zealand have shared a common goal: to uplift the library and information sector across Aotearoa. By working together rather than in silos, we’ve been able to create a pathway that specifically recognises the unique skills of school library kaimahi while aligning them with national professional standards. This partnership isn’t just about a shared subscription; it’s about acknowledging that school librarians are an integral part of the wider information landscape. It’s about building capability, credibility, and community. What This Means for You Through this collaboration, SLANZA members can now opt-in to the LIANZA CPD Pathway for a significantly reduced rate. This opens doors to several high-impact tools designed to help you grow:
As our SLANZA President, Trena Lile, recently noted: “This is a great opportunity to show your commitment to your mahi. These resources have been developed for Aotearoa's library and information sector with you in mind. They include access to recognition pathways and professional development events endorsed by the SLANZA National Executive.” How to Get Involved If you are a current SLANZA member, you can add this CPD membership for just $70 per annum. It’s an investment in yourself and a way to ensure that the incredible work you do in your school library is recognised at a national level. Ready to take the next step? Check out the full details on the LIANZA SLANZA CPD Membership page and start your journey today. Let’s continue to learn, grow, and advocate together. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi | With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
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 Registrations for the SLANZA Module #17: Gender and Sexuality in School Libraries module of the Connected Librarians course are open from today Tuesday 28 May 2024 and will close on Friday 7 June 2024.
Here is the link on the SLANZA website to register: This course is for anyone who would like to explore gender issues as they relate to our school library practice. In a librarian workforce that is predominantly female in Aotearoa schools, we have a responsibility to be informed about all gender issues and how we can ensure our collections and reading advisory are diverse and appropriate for all our students and staff. This course is a repeat of the course run in 2021 and 2022, so you don't need to repeat it if you have already completed one of those courses. What to expect in this course? On successful course completion, learners will be able to:
This course is designed by New Zealand school librarians, for school librarians - for anyone who is ready and willing to learn and try new things and share their thoughts and learning with others. You can work at your own pace, in your own time and network with other school librarians. For those school librarians working in schools on their own, this is invaluable. The course is only available and free for SLANZA members. Please visit the Online PD page on our SLANZA website for further information and to register. Or register here. |
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