September 27-29, 2024

Associated event of the IFLA Information Futures Summit, cohosted by the Libraries for Children & Young Adults, School Libraries, Literacy & Reading, and Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Sections.

Scannable QR codes for free Friday library tour and weekend seminar

This three-day event will explore research and effective practices for sustaining readers across the lifespan, with a special focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will come away with new ideas for engaging readers of all ages in sustainability practices through a variety of formats. Topics include early literacy, school-age programs, teen readers, citizen science, reading in the digital age, graphic novels, and misinformation.

Overview of Activities

Full Programme [PDF]

  • Friday, 27 September – Afternoon tour of the Ipswich Children’s Library
  • Saturday, 28 September – Full-day seminar at Brisbane City Library
  • Sunday, 29 September – Morning seminar at Brisbane City Library, followed by optional social lunch

27 September: Ipswich Children’s Library half-day tour

28 – 29 September: Full day and half day seminar at Brisbane Square Library

Registration now closed.

Keynote Speakers

Saturday

Tylissa Elisara

Indigenous Children’s Book Author

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Tylissa Elisara is a children’s social worker who lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane).

Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky

This heartwarming and beautifully illustrated middle-grade novel from 2021 black&write! fellow Tylissa Elisara follows Wurrtoo the wombat on his quest to marry the love of his life, the sky, while facing his fears and learning the importance of friendship along the way.

 

Sunday

Marika Simon

Lecturer in the School of Information and Communication Studies

Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships

https://alianational2024.alia.org.au/program/best-outcome-for-children/

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Marika is part of the Teacher Librarianship team and received her MEd in Teacher Librarianship from Charles Sturt University.  In addition to her MEd in Elementary Education from Boston University, Marika brings over 20 years of experience in primary education and teacher librarianship to her role. Her focus is on providing practical information and leveraging research to help teacher librarians improve their practice and realise their professional passions. Her passion for supporting other teacher librarians is evidenced by her various informal and formal mentoring roles and her 2021 Synergy article “A season of starting out: thoughts for new teacher librarians”.