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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
Fun Christmas online resources and activities for your classroom
18 Oct
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas ... great online resources to inspire!!!
Making it better: Many Answers gets an upgrade!
17 Oct
Many Answers, the popular online resource for students, has been upgraded based on feedback and suggestions from you! Find out what's changed and how you can get the most out of it with your students.
Reading and rugby league tackled
18 Sep
How’s this for a great idea to boost students’ reading at your school — a school-wide reading challenge with a rugby league theme and teams of students competing against one another!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
25 October
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.