Abstract
Teacher librarians are highly influential in shaping the reading cultures of their schools. Literacy development is a key part of the school library’s role, with the teacher librarian leading the charge through the promotion of reading for pleasure. The link between reading for pleasure and increased literacy skills is clear but reading for pleasure is often neglected in secondary schools. Therefore, it is essential that teacher librarians are armed with current research to support their promotion of reading for pleasure as an activity that will have positive impacts on student results.
This presentation will present a brief overview of school library history in Australia, and how the role of the teacher librarian has evolved, particularly in relation to their position as a literacy specialist. Current research on the importance of understanding the reading identities and reading motivation of secondary students shall be presented, with four reading identity categories proposed. Understanding the link between reader motivation and reader identity is key for teacher librarians wanting to engage their students in reading for pleasure. Teacher librarians will be armed with current research to support the promotion of reading for pleasure in their schools, as well information on why it is important that they harness their influence to positively affect the reading.
This presentation will present a brief overview of school library history in Australia, and how the role of the teacher librarian has evolved, particularly in relation to their position as a literacy specialist. Current research on the importance of understanding the reading identities and reading motivation of secondary students shall be presented, with four reading identity categories proposed. Understanding the link between reader motivation and reader identity is key for teacher librarians wanting to engage their students in reading for pleasure. Teacher librarians will be armed with current research to support the promotion of reading for pleasure in their schools, as well information on why it is important that they harness their influence to positively affect the reading.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Apr 2023 |
| Event | ASLA Biennial Conference 2023 - Twin Towns Conference and Function Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Duration: 20 Apr 2022 → 22 Apr 2023 https://eventee.co/en/e/asla-2023-biennial-conference-15628 https://asla.org.au/conference2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230401053632/https://eventee.co/en/e/asla-2023-biennial-conference-15628 (Speakers on Wayback Machine link) |
Conference
| Conference | ASLA Biennial Conference 2023 |
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| Abbreviated title | School libraries: navigating the future |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Gold Coast |
| Period | 20/04/22 → 22/04/23 |
| Other | The theme School Libraries: Navigating the Future has been selected for the ASLA Biennial Conference 2023. This will be an exciting Conference held on the Gold Coast. Engaging, knowledgeable, passionate keynote speakers will inspire, inform and provide current research and thought. This theme reflects the changing nature of the role that school libraries and school library professionals play in education. Navigating the Future of school libraries encompasses many facets and these will be explored through the sub themes: Stream 1: Literacy and the role of the school library Stream 2: Thinking beyond the shelves: dynamic spaces Stream 3: Key skills for future learning Stream 4: Key stakeholders and support staff. |
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