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Authority Files make your catalogue searches smarter, helping your school community find relevant resources quickly by connecting the language they use with the resources they need. Learn more in our upcoming free webinar - register today: https://ow.ly/2GNh50SKFHn

Win a box of books from our friends at Allen & Unwin! Like this post & comment telling us what your favourite Allen & Unwin publication is by 5PM AEST Friday August 30.

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Insights from the Discovering a Good Read survey
Uncover the reading habits of Australian teens and effective strategies to ignite their passion for books amidst the distracting world of social media. Learn more in the latest issue of Connections: https://ow.ly/PUz750SOO50

In our Connections article, discover how Epping Boys High School's Books-to-Go initiative successfully engages students in holiday reading. Read more at the full article: https://ow.ly/PPof50SOO35

Turn search into discovery! Tune into our upcoming free webinar to learn how the addition of SCIS Authority Files can enhance your LMS search and resource retrieval. Register today: https://ow.ly/x1k650SKFCY

Today is Australian School Library Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible work of our school libraries and the qualified staff who run them. They create safe spaces for everyone, champion information literacy, and foster collaboration that shapes our students' futures.

Join us in supporting this great initiative from the Students Need School Libraries campaign! Read more about the contributions our libraries make on our blog: https://ow.ly/jkmX50T21Ce

Have you registered for our free MARC webinar yet? Tune in to learn how MARC displays and uses catalogue data in your library management system. Register today: https://ow.ly/3f9T50SKFC5

The Children's Book Council of Australia Book Week kicks off tomorrow!
This year's theme, 'Reading is Magic', celebrates reading stories and their amazing power to transport minds into other worlds.
Make your own magic this week with some fun suggestions on how to mark this year's event - read more: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/book-week-activity-ideas-for-the-classroom/

Read the latest issue of Connections to hear about the upcoming SLANZA Conference in September, an event bringing together library staff from across New Zealand for professional growth, networking, and inspiration. We'll be attending and presenting. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PVf750SONXJ

In the latest issue of Connections, SCIS Product Manager Anthony Shaw reflects on how libraries have transformed over the last 40 years. Learn how SCIS continues to support educational outcomes with high-quality catalogue records and innovative services. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/wrIC50SONSo

Understand how Machine Readable Cataloguing (MARC) ensures that resources in your library catalogue are discoverable and accessible. Register for free today: https://ow.ly/78zO50SKFBs

Connections Issue 130 is out today! Our cover article explores the pros and cons of genrefying your school library's collection with insights from Carmel College's approach. Read the full story today: https://ow.ly/jubC50SONPO

Tune in to our free introductory webinar to learn how SCIS saves time in your library. Join Renate Beilharz, SCIS Content Manager, for this introductory session. Register now: https://ow.ly/20Z950SKFBf

Stay updated with the latest updates, offers and support from SCIS by keeping your details current. Update your information now to continue enjoying all the benefits of your SCIS subscription: https://ow.ly/QjTk50SKFAE

This is a great article from the New Zealand National Library about the connection between reading and social media. School libraries are embracing and to engage students and promote the joy of reading. Discover how social media can help to create readers and connect communities:

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Thank you to our Connections sponsors Accessit Library!

You can do more with Accessit Library!

We all know the library benefits the whole school, now you can show your library system can do the same. Use Accessit Library to track and manage anything from cameras to laptops, sports uniforms to violins, all while making it easy for staff and students to issue and return items themselves.

The library is all about sharing with the school, and Accessit Library can help you:

• Catalogue Laptops, Cameras, Instruments
• Allow staff to issue and return their area's items with their mobile
• Track purchase value, depreciation, and storage locations
• Be prepared with a secure cloud-based record of your assets

Get in touch at www.accessitlibrary.com

Explore our latest school library spotlight in Connections Issue 129. Krista Thomas discusses her role at Strathtulloh Primary School and the strategies her library implements to promote student reading engagement. Read more: https://ow.ly/VZVI50ScMRf

Join us at the SLASA conference tomorrow in Adelaide for two special SCIS presentations!

Ceinwen Jones, SCIS Cataloguing Team Leader, will discuss the free digital collections available via SCIS, as well as accessibility and fostering belonging through catalogue records. Full conference program here: https://www.slasa.asn.au/event-5286771

Buy our barcode scanners for school libraries: durable, budget-friendly, and user-friendly. Enjoy hassle-free setup, lifetime technical support, and versatile barcode compatibility with SCIS: https://www.scisdata.com/barcode-scanners/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=scis_products_and_features

Emily Brewin shares the inspirations behind her first YA novel, 'A way home.' Discover how themes of mental health, resilience, and the quest for identity shape this moving and humourous story. Read more in Connections Issue 129: https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-129/a-way-home-emily-brewin-s-heartfelt-dive-into-youth-and-resilience/?utm_source=facebook

Equip your school library with our reliable barcode scanners: durable, cost-effective, and easy to set up. Benefit from lifetime technical support from All Barcodes Australia. Buy today: https://ow.ly/1pg350ScMLs

To ensure you receive all the latest updates, offers, and support from SCIS, it's important to keep your details current in our system. Take a moment to update your information so you can continue to make the most of your SCIS subscription. Update today: https://ow.ly/1yuA50ScMNP

Win a box of books from our friends at Bigskypublishing! Like this post & comment telling us what history topics most interest students at your school by 5PM AEST Monday June 17.

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We're excited to share our interview with Sally Rippin, the recently announced Australian Children's Laureate 2024-25. In it, we discuss her theme for her time as laureate, 'All kids can be readers,' and explore her thoughts on what this means for children's engagement with reading and stories. Read the interview: https://ow.ly/rQjv50ScMJU

Discover the latest free websites and apps, handpicked and catalogued by teacher librarian Nigel Paull, and made available on SCIS. Explore and download the resources: https://ow.ly/SUZp50S7QCz

It's National Reconciliation Week 2024. This year's theme is 'Now More Than Ever.' This week invites all Australians to deepen their understanding of our shared histories and cultures and to engage actively in reconciliation efforts. Our team is excited to join the Education Services Australia NRW event with Rhys Paddick from "Acknowledge This." We're eager to learn and grow our reconciliation journey through what promises to be an inspiring event.

Missed our webinar on SCIS's updated digital collections? Watch the recording to learn how to import collections of free resources into your library management system. Enhance your educational offerings today! Watch now: https://info.scisdata.com/3ysN27P

Can't find a record in SCIS? Join our webinar to learn how to request records for uncatalogued resources and save time on manual cataloguing. Discover how to place cataloguing requests, and track their progress. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/oZhA50RQpoQ

SCIS proudly supports reading culture everywhere, which is why we're excited about National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). Join ALIA on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at 12:00pm for this fantastic event that brings millions together to read an Australian children's book. Celebrate literacy and community in libraries, schools, and homes across the country. Register for the event today: https://alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NSS2024

🌈 Why IDAHOBIT Matters 🌈

IDAHOBIT Day, observed on May 17th, marks the World Health Organization's 1990 declassification of homosexuality as a disease. Despite significant progress, LGBTQIA+ individuals in Australia continue to face high rates of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. With 68% of LGBTQIA+ employees not fully out at work and 2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing abuse, the fight for equality and inclusion remains critical. SCIS stands with the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting ongoing efforts to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone, every day.