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11 November is 100 years since WW1 ended — read how NZ celebrated, explore our resources -
How to engage boys with reading — some interesting findings from our workshop ... -
Need some Christmas classroom resources? Here are some we've found for you ...
Fun Christmas online resources and activities for your classroom -
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Our vision
Our vision
Young people have access to effective and connected libraries and library learning environments that support their development as readers and digitally literate learners.
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School libraries
Creating high-functioning library services and environments that positively impact student outcomes.
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Reading engagement
Promoting the immediate magic of reading for pleasure and the life-long benefits that it brings.
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Digital literacy
Finding, using and creating digital content in meaningful ways.
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Schools and home educators can borrow from our extensive fiction, non-fiction and audiovisual resources to support students with inquiry, and to encourage and develop their love of reading.
Popular resources
Popular resources
National Library catalogue
Search the National Library Catalogue for resources for your school loan.
AnyQuestions
Free online help for NZ school students 1pm to 6pm weekdays.
Topic Explorer
Find quality, curated resources on a range of curriculum topics.
EPIC
1000s of online resources, including magazines, encyclopedia, and more.
Blog
Blog
Boys and reading — mind the bias
13 Nov
National Library Services to Schools held a workshop to explore the reading interests and reading lives of boys in years 6–9 from 5 Auckland schools. Here's what we found.
Armistice — how we celebrated the end of World War 1
07 Nov
100 years ago in 1918 — on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — the First World War ended. Read how New Zealanders celebrated and commemorated this historic event.
Professional learning and support
Our Capability Building team provides school library staff and educators with advice and support on school library development and management, reading engagement, and digital literacy.
Explore this website to find information to guide or help you. Call 0800 LIBLINE (0800 542 5463) to speak to one of our Capability Facilitators. Or email schoollibraryadvice@dia.govt.nz
Thinking of doing some professional learning? Our fully-facilitated online courses provide professional learning and development opportunities for school library staff and educators no matter where you live in New Zealand.
Upcoming events
22 November
25 February to 8 April
25 February to 8 April
Use our online tools and resources
Record Manager
A free online cataloguing tool for New Zealand school libraries.
Online digital resources
Explore Topic Explorer, EPIC, INNZ, Papers Past, AnyQuestions, DigitalNZ, WW1 resources, and more. Read our guides and learn how to use these resources.