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SLANZA is delighted to announce the publication of a report on our school libraries, Great School Libraries in Aotearoa: A Qualitative Study. This collaboration between the Ministry of Education and SLANZA aims to highlight the positive impact a well-supported library can have on learners and the wider school community. 
 
It is incredibly valuable to have Aotearoa-specific research about school libraries. We can utilise this resource to support and advocate the value of school libraries to our senior leadership teams and our school communities.
 
Below is the summary of the report:
 
This report seeks to identify how libraries and librarians support students to develop their reading literacy in an Aotearoa New Zealand context. In particular, this includes:

• What types of outcomes a successful school library can deliver for New Zealand learners
• How libraries deliver excellent outcomes for learners in different schooling contexts
• How school libraries can be supported by principals, school management and boards of trustees

The report can be located on the government's Education Counts website, 
Great school libraries in Aotearoa: A qualitative study | Education Counts
 
We wish to acknowledge and thank the Ministry of Education for their willingness to listen to our voice on Aotearoa school libraries, who considered then proposed this qualitative study and provided a team that worked alongside us to formulate questions, gather data and analyse results. 
 
SLANZA believes it is due to the momentum of our School Libraries Transform campaign that we were invited to the Ministry as representatives of our sector. 
 
Ngā manaakitanga
Julia
 
Julia Smith BAppSci (LIS)
Qualified Librarian
Kerikeri High School
 
SLANZA National Executive Communications
SLANZA National Executive rep for Te Tai Tokerau 
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We are looking for a school librarian who would like to work on local history resource collection and curation in their region. This role requires the applicant to work with the local GLAM sector, iwi groups, local council and other agencies to research and collate local history information. The successful applicant will be part of the National Library Many Answers team. The information gathered will be used in the Many Answers online entries. 

These pilot programmes will be running in the following areas: Hawkes Bay/Gisborne and the Northland region. 

This is a paid part-time position, to be worked in term time hours and/or during school holidays. The pilot runs for two years.  A job description is attached to this email.

Training and support will be provided by a Many Answers service coach. 
All approved travel and accommodation expenses will be covered. 
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Qualities Needed: 

• Applicant needs to have good communication skills, with knowledge around using a variety of formats and platforms. 
• Applicant needs to be able to show expertise in sourcing and curating local information. 
• Applicant needs to have an interest in Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum. 
• Applicant will be able to liaise with a variety of individuals and local organisations. 
• Applicant will need to be able to meet arranged milestones and reporting requirements.  

We are very keen to hear from any interested parties as soon as possible as the project will be beginning in the near future.
  
Clare Forrest
Library and Executive Manager
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Wellington SLANZA National Executive Rep

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​Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival
10 – 12 June
50 events, 90 presenters.
Featherston Booktown Programme
Witi Ihimaera and Patricia Grace along with a cast of fabulous writers and thinkers.
Programmes in bookshops, or on-line at booktown.nz
Early bookings (through Eventfinda) advised due to space limitations and demand.
Come for a fun weekend of books and meet like-minded people!

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