@EmmaHamiltonLib

Senior School Librarian at Pembroke School, Adelaide ✨

 Adelaide, South Australia
Joined March 2018
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High school students need time and space to read for pleasure. “If we don’t encourage and create spaces for students to choose their own books … how can we expect them to read books that are more challenging?” ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/9/15/2… – at Tennessee, USA

High school students need time and space to read for pleasure.

Giving kids the time and space to read books of their choosing during the school day shouldn’t be a radical act. But it can feel like one.

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Got this fantastic piece of feedback from a student in our Year 11 Library survey today: "Librarians are always awesome, but you guys always go the extra mile to make sure the library remains a comfortable, quiet and helpful place for everyone" 😭😍🥰
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Was great to meet with visiting academic @TessRyan1 this week to talk about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in our collection. Below are some of the new titles that will be arriving soon! Massive thanks to Tess for sharing her time and knowledge👏
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This is such a fun idea! Definitely keen to do something similar in our Library!
Blake Hopper@thelitprincipal9 Aug 2022
I’d say it was a great first day back. We already checked out 101 books!
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Save the date! The New Librarians' Symposium will be held as a virtual event on 29 July 2023.   Feat in-person satellite events alongside the main online program, this event will engage more participants from Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Watch this space for updates!
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ABC to abolish 58 librarian and archivist jobs with journalists to do archival work theguardian.com/media/2022/j…

ABC to abolish 58 librarian and archivist jobs with journalists to do archival work

A further 17 contract positions will also be axed with many of the staff affected based outside Sydney and Melbourne

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Brilliant outcome 🎉🎉
SchoolLibraryJournal@sljournal24 May 2022
The effort to ban books in schools and libraries has made headlines, resulting in a big boost in sales of the most contentious titles. ow.ly/2qlg50JgSpT
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ALIA@ALIANational9 May 2022
The federal election is fast approaching, so it's time to #VoteLibrary! We've prepared a template letter for you to send to the candidates in your electorate. You can adjust it so it reflects the issues that you are passionate about. Download here 👉bit.ly/3yiXM6P
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Just another awesome idea to implement from @lucasjmaxwell #SchoolLibraries
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Just a stack of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt titles to promote to the Year 11s for holiday reading 📚 So many of the titles were already on loan! 🎉 #TikTok #BookTok #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForPleasure
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Penguin Kids@penguinkids3 Apr 2022
💙 It's National Library Week! For students such as Ellie from STARFISH, the library is a safe haven. What do your kids love about the library?⁣ Check out STARFISH by @AuthorLisaFipps: bit.ly/StarfishLF
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Footage claiming to document the situation in Ukraine may not necessarily be genuine. Here’s how to treat viral footage with the right level of scepticism before sharing it on social media, according to @QUT's @Cenevox, @antmandan + @DrPaulaDootson. bit.ly/3phLvtZ

Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

Footage claiming to document the situation in Ukraine may not necessarily be genuine. Here’s how to treat viral footage with the right level of scepticism before sharing it on social media.

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Whatever you are seeking this January 26th, be it connection, knowledge, distraction, peace, or just something to do to avoid doom-scrolling on social media, this book compilation list by Pip Adler might be just what you’re after. #IndigenousX #Invasion indigenousx.com.au/some-book…
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Corey Abrams@cjabrams19 Jan 2022
Don't forget to thank your librarian because we need librarians, especially during this time! #PSLA #PaLibChat #TLChat
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Do you know your library's most popular resources? At the end of last year we made this Top 101 display to showcase our most borrowed fiction novels, and are so excited for students and staff to see it! #libraries #readingforpleasure
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If you are able to support relief efforts in Tonga, this page outlines the best way to give the most with your donation!
Donate Responsibly@giveresponsible17 Jan 2022
REMEMBER- After a disaster, the needs on the ground are specific & basic- clean drinking water, shelter, food, sanitation kits. Cash is the most effective donation & sending goods may do more harm than good. To learn more visit bit.ly/3tyqo9y #Tonga #DonateResponsibly
The best way to help the people of Tonga is to Donate Responsibly

ALT The best way to help the people of Tonga is to Donate Responsibly

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Getting ready for Term 1 by creating some reading challenges for senior school students 📚📚 Feel free to use these with your students or use as inspiration for your next read!
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Last year I aimed to read one book a fortnight, and smashed my goal by reading 43 books! Happy to share my faves with anyone interested 😄 goodreads.com/user_challenge… via @goodreads
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