Synergy https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy <p><em>Synergy</em> is published twice annually (May and October) by the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) . Its aim is to bring to members a wider view of the world of school librarianship with particular emphasis on current research, directions and ideas in educational practice.</p> <p><em>Synergy</em>&nbsp;is recognised as a partially refereed journal. That is, only those articles acknowledged in the journal as such have been part of the referee process.&nbsp;<em>Synergy</em>&nbsp;appears on the Register of Refereed Journals of the Research Programs and Policies Unit of the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (2006). By providing both refereed articles and general material from within the teacher-librarianship community within Synergy, the journal hopes to bring quality research and discussion to the field whilst also publishing practical, timely and detailed material. Synergy also has a focus on providing in-depth reviews of recent publications of relevance to the profession.</p> en-US synergy@slav.org.au (Dr. Susan La Marca) support@slav.org.au (Monica Williams) Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:53:27 +1000 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Sleeping with the elephant: Canada deals with the scourge of censorship sweeping across America https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/693 <p class="p2">Anita Brooks Kirkland clearly argues the role of school libraries in championing student access to a diverse and representative library collection. Brooks Kirkland explores recent cases of book challenging in Canada placing her observations within the context of regional developments and arguing for our ongoing vigilance.</p> Anita Brooks Kirkland Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/693 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Why should children read banned books? https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/686 <p>Sigy George, a high school librarian from India, explores some of the complex history,<br>and reasoning, behind book banning and outlines her views as to why diverse books<br>should be read by young people. George considers many examples and her own<br>experiences and outlines various reasons for providing access to problematic texts.</p> Sigy George Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/686 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Using media resources to create transformative change in mobile device use by ninth grade high school students https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/689 <p>Dagan describes the ten lesson unit of study that received the first Carolyn Markuson<br>School Library Innovation Grant Award from the New England School Library<br>Association. This unit of study supports learners to be better aware of the various<br>impacts their mobile device has on their health and assists them to reflect on how they<br>engage with their mobile devices.</p> Ariel Dagan Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/689 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Pay equity for New Zealand school librarians and library assistants https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/691 <p>Tuohy and Eastland describe the journey of the New Zealand Librarians and Library<br>Assistants’ Pay Equity claims that have lead to fairer rates of remuneration and a<br>better understanding of the skills and expertise required of school library staff.</p> Miriam Tuohy, Sasha Eastwood Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/691 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Horizons https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/696 <p class="p2"><strong>Professional Learning Opportunities – Local and Beyond</strong></p> Dr Rosemary Abbott Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/696 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Engaging students in STEM through storytelling https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/684 <p>Becky Laurence, Digital Content Officer for the Office of the Women in STEM Ambassador,<br>describes the wonderful Imagining the Future fiction developed as part of the Future<br>You – STEM careers Education initiative.</p> Becky Laurence Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/684 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 upGrade your study skills https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/685 <p class="p2">This article, by Amanda Crossley, describes the Western Australian Santa Maria College library’s highly success ecourse program, upGrade. This online initiative to support learning, research and skill development, in a range of areas, was the 2022 recipient of the SLAV Innovators Award.</p> Amanda Crossley Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/685 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Artificial Intelligence and education: The role of librarians in promoting ethical and responsible AI https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/687 <p class="p2">Leon Furze, an educator currently exploring the world of AI and education for his PhD, considers the evolving role school librarians can play in supporting teachers and students as they navigate ongoing developments in the area of artificial intelligence.</p> Leon Furze Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/687 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 5 marketing strategies school libraries can use https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/694 <p>Elizabeth Libberton, reprinted from the AASL Knowledge Quest Blog, engages with five<br>simple and sensible marketing strategies that are worthy of consideration by all school<br>libraries.</p> Elizabeth Libberton Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/694 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries (KBANZSL) goes live https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/682 <p class="p2">Our CSU colleagues introduce the new Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries (KBANZSL) – an invaluable new resource for the profession.</p> Mary Carroll, Dr Kasey Garrison, Dr Judy O’Connell, Dr Simon Wakeling, Dr Kay Oddone, Dr Sue Reynolds, Jo Kay Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/682 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Building a supportive school climate for the Essential School Library https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/692 <p class="p2">Dr Carol Gordon explores the meaningful use of school library resources and services and in particular the use of Constructivist teaching methods as opposed to an Essentialist approach. Gordon argues that a Constructivist approach positions the role of the school library, and the teacher librarian, as essential.</p> Dr Carol A. Gordon Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/692 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Editorial https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/697 Dr Susan La Marca Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/697 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Reviews https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/695 <ol> <li class="p2"><strong>Creating an Australian School Literacy Policy: A Research-Informed Guide to Designing a Policy That Fits Your School.</strong></li> <li class="p2"> <p class="p1"><strong>Collection Diversity Toolkit</strong></p> </li> <li class="p2"> <p class="p1"><strong>At a Glance</strong></p> </li> </ol> Dr Rosemary Abbott Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/695 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Print matters: How physical books still matter in a digital world https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/683 <p>Dr Chin Ee Loh joins Synergy as our guest author of the Reflections and Actions section<br>for 2023. Her first article for us explores the continuing role of printed books in a digital<br>world and the role of the school library in supporting pleasure reading</p> Chin Ee LOH Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/683 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Leading the school library as a connected practitioner https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/688 <p class="p2">Dr Oddone presents a model of connected practice, drawing together the concepts of connected learning and connected teaching, informed by professional learning through the personal learning network (PLN). Oddone explores the role of informal professional learning, through a PLN, offering examples of practice from the school library context.</p> <p class="p2"><strong>Editor’s Note: </strong>This is a referred article.</p> Dr Kay Oddone Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/688 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000 Actionable evidence and how you can contribute to building evidence-based school librarianship https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/690 <p class="p2">In this article, Lyn unpacks Dr Ross Todd’s concept of actionable evidence as presented in Ross’s EBP framework and introduces a set of guiding principles to assist TLs work towards building a local evidence base that is informed and actionable. The article concludes with two simple templates to help shape a plan of EBP action in your school.</p> Dr Lyn Hay Copyright (c) 2023 SLAV https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/690 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1000