School Library Awards

WA Teacher Librarian of the Year 2010

WASLA congratulates Jane Graham, the 2010 Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year for Western Australia. Jane is the Teacher Librarian at Wesley College, Perth, and in the past has served on both the ASLA National Conference Committee and the WASLA committee. Jane is a dedicated professional who leads by example, exhibiting impeccable work habits, reliability and a commitment to helping others. Jane is committed to the profession through sharing her wealth of knowledge. Commendations from her fellow staff members suggest Jane is:

“passionate about books, literature and its promotion … Her enthusiasm, supported by her extensive knowledge, energises even the most reluctant student and the most wearied staff member.”

David Gee, Headmaster, Wesley College

At the forefront of education, Jane is able to provide teachers and (students) alike with the most up to date information regarding research processes and the most engaging literature. She employs a variety of reading programs to sustain students’ interest and to cater for differing age groups. Jane is now in contention for the national Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Award. We look forward to the result, announced later in the year.

Library Officer/Library Technician of the Year Award

Guidelines for candidate selection

1. Awarded to a library officer or library technician giving outstanding service to school libraries in Western Australia.

2. Awarded on International School Library Day each year to a member of the Western Australian School Library Association (personal or institution).

3. A full curriculum vitae, including details of nominee’s contribution to school libraries in Western Australia will be submitted.

4. Call for nominations to go on watlnet and the WASLA newsletter.

5. Nominations will be sent to the Executive Officer of WASLA by 31st August.

6. A subcommittee of three will be appointed by the Executive of WASLA for consideration of submissions.

7. The subcommittee will meet and have a final decision by Monday 20^th September, 2010.

8. The subcommittee will prepare a one page statement on the recipient to be read at the International School Library Day Dinner in October.

Nomination form – Library Officer/Library Technician of the Year

ASLA Teacher Librarian of the Year Award

The Australian School Library Association Inc. and Pledger Consulting Pty Ltd (LinksPlus/WebLinks) are proud to sponsor the Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Award.

This national award recognises and honours an exceptional Australian teacher librarian in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on student achievement and information literacy. This award carries a $1500 cash prize, payable to the Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year, and $500 of products for the respective school community. This award is made possible by Pledger Consulting Pty Ltd (LinksPlus/WebLinks).

Who can be nominated?

Qualified teacher librarians with a minimum of 3 years experience as a teacher librarian, who are financial members (personal or school) of one of the ASLA Member Associations (http://www.asla.org.au/about/member.htm)

Nominations for the Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year should be sent to the relevant Member Association for endorsement on or before 29 May 2009. Re-nomination of previous nominees is encouraged.

Selection criteria

ASLA describes the role of a teacher librarian as having three key professional standards:

· Professional Commitment

· Professional Knowledge

· Professional Practice

Please go to http://www.asla.org.au/policy/standards.htm to view the full documentation on the Standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians.

The Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year will be awarded to a teacher librarian who demonstrates a high level of achievement in each of these three components of their role and thus provides a library and information services that improves student learning.

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