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Moving in and out of reading: Teens talking about books, digital games, social media and fanfiction
Schoonens, A., & Dezuanni, M. (2026). Moving In and Out of Reading: Teens Talking About Books, Digital Games, Social Media and Fanfiction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 69(5), e70038. This article examines teens' recreational reading activities as...
Interpersonal relationships in Asian immigrant families portrayed in award-nominated young adult novels by Asian Australian authors
Mathur, P. (2026). Interpersonal Relationships in Asian Immigrant Families Portrayed in Award-nominated Young Adult Novels by Asian Australian Authors. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750158.2026.2650896...
School library contributions to student literacy, learning, and well-being: The latest evidence
Hughes, H., Allan, C., & Bozorgian, H. (2025). School Library Contributions to Student Literacy, Learning, and Well-being: The Latest Evidence, 2014–2023. In L. Marquardt & D. Oberg (Eds.), School librarians and principals leading together: International...
School and public libraries in Australia: Essential connections, then and now
Garrison, K. L., Carroll, M., Oddone, K., & Gagen-Spriggs, K. (2026). School and Public Libraries in Australia: Essential Connections, Then and Now. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/24750158.2026.2647851...
2025 Australian School Library Survey Report
2025 Softlink Australia School Library Survey Report (pdf) Conducted by Softlink on behalf of the school library sector each year since 2010, the Australian School Library Survey provides a national snapshot of the trends, pressures, and opportunities shaping school...
ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Funding and Resource Provision
ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Funding and Resource Provision (PDF) Guidance on the provision of school library funding and resources incorporating staff expertise, facilities, programs and services for the delivery of a quality education. Funding and...
ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Staffing
ALIA ACSL Statement on School Library Staffing (PDF) Guidance on the formal qualifications required to lead, manage, and work in a school library and to describe and promote the roles of school library staff. Qualified library staff are essential for the effective...
IFLA-UNESCO School Library Manifesto 2025
IFLA-UNESCO School Library Manifesto 2025 The school library programme improves and enhances teaching and learning for the entire school community through its qualified school library professionals and staff, physical and digital collections, spaces and equipment,...
Children and young people’s reading in 2025
Clark, C., Picton, I. & Cole, A. (2025). Children and young people’s reading in 2025. National Literacy Trust https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/children-and-young-peoples-reading-in-2025/ This report is based on 114,970 responses to...
Discovering a good read: Exploring book discovery and reading for pleasure among Australian teens
Rutherford, L., Singleton, A., Reddan, B., Johanson, K., & Dezuanni, M. (2024). Discovering a Good Read: Exploring Book Discovery and Reading for Pleasure Among Australian Teens. Deakin University....