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Maths Week 13 to 17 August — explore our classroom resources -
Resources and ideas for National Poetry Day — 24 August 2018 -
Register by 17 August for our digital literacy online course -
Use book-talking to intrigue and entice readers
Read Jeannie Skinner's blog: Book talking — tips to fire a passion for reading
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
AnyQuestions offers free online schoolwork help to New Zealand school students. Students can log on to the website from 1pm to 6pm weekdays during the school year.
Topic Explorer
The Topic Explorer helps you find quality, curated resources on a range of topics that inspire and support inquiry.
EPIC
EPIC provides access to thousands of electronic resources covering all curriculum learning areas. Included are magazines, newspapers, encyclopedia, and much more.
Blog
Blog
Book talking — tips to fire a passion for reading
13 Aug
Book talks are a powerful way of promoting books and reading to students. Here are some tips for enticing readers with these lively, quick-fire presentations.
Reading and libraries for well-being
31 Jul
A growing body of research suggests that reading for pleasure contributes to well-being. This blog post describes how school libraries can also support well-being, including developing spaces, services, and collections that help children and young people develop good emotional, social, physical, and mental health.
Better class sessions in the library (doing things that matter)
25 Jul
Read some of the great ideas shared by your school library colleagues for working with teachers and students on the things that are important.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
20 August to 28 September
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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.