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Joined May 2009
Just one week until our upcoming webinar, Stocktake and planning for the 2027 School Year. Join us for practical ideas to help you wrap up the year with confidence and set your school library up for success in 2027. Register now: ow.ly/zK0450ZXSb7
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Renew your subscription for 2027 Keep your subscription active for 2027 to continue accessing valube resources, feature updates, professional learning opportunities and more. Need help? Read our article for support on renewing your subscription today: ow.ly/lg9g50ZS61n
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Term 4 is the perfect time to reflect, reset and start planning for the year ahead. Join us for our upcoming webinar as we explore practical ideas, strategies and insights to support tour work in school libraries and classrooms. Register now: ow.ly/Fan150ZS61a
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School libraries do amazing work daily! Helen Farch shares tips on promoting your library and its value via digital storytelling. Read more: ow.ly/MePk50ZoMol
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Representation in literature matters. In this thoughtful article, Corocher reflects on writing Giovanni, inspired by her family's migrant story, showing how diverse collections boost intercultural understanding and student engagement. Read more: ow.ly/miQM50ZoMp7
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As information becomes increasingly abundant, teaching students how to think critically about sources is more important than ever. Explore practical ways to embed digital literacy skills into learning experiences across the curriculum. Find out more: ow.ly/uH5z50ZoMp8
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Multimodal storytelling helps make communication more inclusive, memorable and creative. This article explores the history and role of visual storytelling, highlighting its power to engage students more deeply and encourage participation. Read it today: scisdata.com/connections/iss…
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What makes reading aloud such a powerful tool? This article explores the benefits of reading aloud, from supporting language development and comprehension to fostering engagement and reading motivation. Find out more: scisdata.com/connections/iss…
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Have you started planning for Term 4? We've selected some Connections articles to bring together expert advice, real-world library stories and practical resources to support your school community. Explore the selection today: scisdata.com/reading-engagem…
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Are your contact details up to date? Keep your SCIS detail up to date so you don’t miss out on feature updates, free collections, professional learning and more. Read our help article to find out how to update your details today: ow.ly/P07J50ZoMnh
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🚀 Join Tish & Q for an Online Connect session on Global Catalogue (incl. our @scisdata integration) and the new Discovery Page. See how SmartSuite helps surface your collection automatically. 🎁 Plus stay tuned for our first giveaway of 2026. 👉 Details in FSI Community
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Create Book Week experiences that inspire a lasting love of reading. Learn how Angelene Karas uses engaging activities, student participation and a bright spirit to build a strong reading culture. Find inspiration for your 2026 Book Week: ow.ly/7nkn50ZoLX3
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Join our free SCIS webinar to learn about building a collection that meets the needs of your community. Explore how SCIS tools can help you identify gaps, discover quality resources and streamline the selection process. Register now: scisdata.com/professional-le…
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Curious about organising your school library by genre? Join our free SCIS webinar to explore benefits, practical tips, and implementation advice. Keep your library fresh! Register now: scisdata.com/professional-le…
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You might notice some new friends saying hello across SCIS resources and communications. Look out for Alex the librarian and Libris the cat. They’ll be helping guide readers and bring a little extra fun to library learning. Keep your whiskers tuned in for more!
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The latest blog from the Editor’s Desk offers an introduction to Connections Issue 138, exploring the themes and contributors featured in this Book Week edition. Find out more: scis.edublogs.org/2026/07/20…
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Plan your professional learning and development for Term 3 with SCIS. Explore our free webinars designed to support your school library with practical tools and expert guidance. Find out more: admin.scisdata.com/sales/pro…
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School library catalogues are powerful discovery tools. In this article, Catherine Barnes explores how using the “language students use” can support resource discovery and create more inclusive library experiences. Curious how? Take a look: ow.ly/gFbh50ZoLTX
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Take a moment to check your SCIS contact details are up to date so you don’t miss important updates, resources and support: ow.ly/ChjO50YSglZ
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Support meaningful reconciliation in your school library this Reconciliation Week with curated articles to guide your practice: ow.ly/wjyf50YSglk
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