Congratulations Mary as recipient of of the Outstanding Professional Service Award 2009 presented by the Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria.

We have much to thank Mary for as members of this Association. As the award states:

"Mary has always actively and publicly promoted the cause of teacher professionalism and quality education, especially in relation to school librarianship. In addition, she has freely given of her time and expertise, through teacher pro… Continue

Hilary Harper host the the ABC Saturday morning show will be guest speaker for the evening. She will provide an interesting perspective of media as a career, the changes, effects of the Internet and opening up of public conversations, future. This will be a very stimulating evening. Don't miss out.

Hilary grew up in country Victoria. Books were her first love but she was fascinated by radio. After an Arts degree at Melbourne University she worked as a writer, editor, gardener, cleaner, personal… Continue

Last SLAV conference for 2009
Seeing things differently - New perspectives on reading and literacy
23 November at the NGV, International - St Kilda Road

This conference will be an interesting experience with some sessions to be held within the gallery spaces. A new and interesting experience.

Cert 111 library studies, Verve.doc
We are delighted to announce that Verve (the industry training body in the flied of sports, recreation and the arts) is partnering with AFL Sports Ready (a not for profit training organisation) to enable students in Years 11 and 12 to take on a school-based traineeship in Certificate 111 in Library and Information Services. Details atta… Continue

Hilary Harper
Hilary grew up in country Victoria. Books were her first love but she was fascinated by radio. After an Arts degree at Melbourne University she worked as a writer, editor, gardener, cleaner, personal carer, industrial laundry folder, pizza waitress, switchboard operator and sub-titler for the Deaf. Whilst doing this she was also doing stints on radio, starting out compiling gig guides on community station PBS FM. She then moved into current affairs journalism at 3CR, before… Continue