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We endeavour to provide Open Access evidence based research. Some articles will need to be accessed through your State Library.
Reading and associations with brain health, cognition, well-being, and mental health
Sahakian, B.J., Perrin, V., & Langley, C. (2026). Reading and associations with brain health, cognition, well-being, and mental health, Psychological Medicine, Vol 56. Growing recognition of the importance of prevention in mental health has led to increased...
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...
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...