π‘ QSLA Monday Spark
One small idea. One simple action. A little inspiration to start the week. β¨
What will you try this week?
#QSLAMondaySpark #QLDSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarians
π Prizes & Wrap-Up!
What a fantastic day of ideas, inspiration and connections!
π Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, organisers and delegates!
π Plenty of fresh ideas to bring back to our School Libraries!
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QLDSchoolLibraries
βοΈ A special thank you to ReadCloud for supporting the QSLA Future Libraries Conference and helping us celebrate innovation in School Library services.
π Discover more: readcloud.com
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QSLAFutureLibraries #ReadCloud #DigitalLearning
β³ Charlotte Barkla brings Brisbane's past to life through her "11 Ruby Road" series! π
π² Games, trivia and creative ideas inspired delegates to spark students' curiosity about local history.
π charlottebarkla.com/
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #CharlotteBarkla
ποΈ What's ahead at SLQ in 2027?
π Discover school programs, artist books workshops, QLD history resources & the Curriculum Connect Symposium (21 May)!
π‘ Explore Schools β Discover β Teachers and Students.
slq.qld.gov.au/learning
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026
β¨ The wait is over!
Introducing #QSLW2027:
π βSchool Libraries: Turning Pages, Creating Pathwaysβ
π¨ Brisbane-based illustrator Sophie Beer brings our theme to life!
π₯³ Get ready to celebrate!
sophie-beer.com/
@sophiebeerdraws
#SophieBeer #QLDSchoolLibraries
π A big thank you to Quantum Library Solutions for sponsoring #QSLAFutureLibraries2026 and sharing their expertise with Queensland School Libraries! πβ¨
π quantumlibraries.com.au
#QuantumLibrarySolutions #SchoolLibraries
π± Session 3: Building Your School's Literacy Ecosystem
Gabrielle Mace reminds us: School Libraries are vital to literacy! π Make your impact visible by connecting reading, inquiry, leadership and community. Build on what's already happening!
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026
π€ Lizzy Dixon, 2025 QSLA award co-winner, shares how book clubs, storytime, playgroups and kindergarten visits connect school libraries with families and communities. πβ€οΈ
Building a rich learning culture and supporting every student's journey!
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026
π Thanks to "Modern Teaching Aids" for supporting our 2026 Conference! Bringing βYour library, your teachers, our resourcesβ to life with their latest offerings! πβ¨
π teaching.com.au/
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QSLAFutureLibraries #ModernTeachingAids #EducationResources
β Coffee, conversations and connections! Our delegates are enjoying a well-earned break, exploring the trade show and exchanging ideas with fellow library professionals.
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QSLAFutureLibraries #SchoolLibraryCommunity #TeacherLibrarians #LibraryLife
π Congratulations to our 2026 QSLA Award winners! π
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Teacher Librarian of the Year: Mark Lathouras, Cleveland State School
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Outstanding School Leader: Blake Fatouros, SCOTS PGC College
π Celebrating excellence in QLD School Libraries!
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QSLAAwards
π A spotlight on Informit EXPLORE, one of our valued conference sponsors. Thank you for supporting Queensland School Libraries and the professionals who bring them to life!
π Explore: about.informit.org/products/β¦
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #Informit #InformationLiteracy
π A wonderful start to #QSLAFutureLibraries2026! Amy Doak shares her reading and writing journey, celebrates diverse readers and honours her Teacher Librarian, Mrs Young. β€οΈ
"A book that brings you joy is the best book." πβ¨
amywritingbooks.com/
#AmyDoak #LoveOzYA
π€ And we're off! Scott Martin, Acting State Librarian and CEO of SLQ, and Bernadette Power, QSLA President, officially open the 2026 Future Libraries Conference! Celebrating Queensland school libraries! πβ¨
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QLDSchoolLibraries #LibraryLeadership
π Excitement is building at the State Library of Queensland! Delegates are arriving for the 2026 QSLA Future Libraries Conference. A day of fresh ideas, inspiration and connections awaits! β¨
#QSLAFutureLibraries2026 #QLDSchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarians
π€ QSLA Friday AI Byte
Did you know?
Free, ready-to-teach AI literacy resources covering AI basics, ethics, misinformation, bias & more. π
π dayofai.org/curriculum-resouβ¦
@DayofAIorg
#AIinEducation #QSLAFridayAIByte
π¬ QSLA Wednesday Wonder
Letβs rewind to where your reading story began! πβ¨
Whatβs the first book you remember loving?
π Share yours in the comments!
#QLDSchoolLibraries #QSLA #TeacherLibrarian #SchoolLibraries #LoveOfReading
π Research Spotlight
βSchool and Public Libraries in Australia: Essential Connections, Then and Nowβ, by Kasey L. Garrison, Mary Carroll, Kay Oddone and Krystal Gagen-Spriggs (2026)
π doi.org/10.1080/24750158.202β¦
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