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SCIS (Schools Catalogue Information Service) provides schools with consistent, high-quality catalogue records, in order to reduce the cost and duplication of effort of cataloguing resources in schools.

It's International School Library Month, and we're celebrating by shining a spotlight on school libraries and the import...
15/10/2026

It's International School Library Month, and we're celebrating by shining a spotlight on school libraries and the important role they play.

A well designed library is more than just space for books, it's a hub for learning, connection and wellbeing.

Discover ideas for refreshing, redesigning or reimagining how your library can funtion to meet the needs of your school community.

Explore more: https://ow.ly/gZnx50ZXRWH

Spot something that doesn’t look right in a SCIS record? Now you can let us know in only a couple of clicks.The new 'Rep...
14/10/2026

Spot something that doesn’t look right in a SCIS record? Now you can let us know in only a couple of clicks.

The new 'Report record issue' feature in SCIS Data accounts makes it easier to flag potential catalogue record issues directly from the record page. Your feedback goes straight to our cataloguing team for review.

Read more about the update and how it works: https://ow.ly/ccJO50ZXquP

Renew your subscription for 2027Keep your subscription active for 2027 to continue accessing valube resources, feature u...
14/10/2026

Renew your subscription for 2027

Keep your subscription active for 2027 to continue accessing valube resources, feature updates, professional learning opportunities and more.

Need help? Read our article for support on renewing your subscription today: https://ow.ly/obya50ZS61m

As the school year draws to a close, Term 4 is the perfect time to reflect, reset and start planning for the year ahead....
12/10/2026

As the school year draws to a close, Term 4 is the perfect time to reflect, reset and start planning for the year ahead.
Join us for our upcoming webinar as we explore practical ideas, strategies and insights to support tour work in school libraries and classrooms. Register now: https://ow.ly/iQwI50ZS603

School libraries do extraordinary things every day, but how do you make sure your community sees it? In this article, He...
05/10/2026

School libraries do extraordinary things every day, but how do you make sure your community sees it? In this article, Helen Farch shares practical lessons on promoting your school library and demonstrating its value through digital storytelling. She shares insights about promoting reading, documenting everyday library life and practical tips she’s learnt along the way.

Read more: https://ow.ly/A8yL50ZoMoj

Representation in literature matters. In this thoughtful article, Corocher reflects on writing Giovanni, a historical na...
28/09/2026

Representation in literature matters. In this thoughtful article, Corocher reflects on writing Giovanni, a historical narrative inspired by her family's migrant story, and how diverse collections can support intercultural understanding and student engagement.
Read more: https://ow.ly/JFQm50ZoMp6

As information becomes increasingly abundant, teaching students how to think critically about sources is more important ...
24/09/2026

As information becomes increasingly abundant, teaching students how to think critically about sources is more important than ever. Explore practical ways teacher librarians can embed digital literacy skills into learning experiences across the curriculum.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/SQtW50ZoMpa

Multimodal storytelling helps make communication more inclusive, memorable and creative. This article explores the histo...
21/09/2026

Multimodal storytelling helps make communication more inclusive, memorable and creative. This article explores the history and role of visual storytelling, highlighting its power to engage students more deeply and encourage participation.

An insightful read for anyone interested in broadening their perspective on storytelling and exploring how varied forms of expression can strengthen students’ engagement with literacy.

Read it today: https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-138/the-art-of-inclusive-storytelling-with-lili-wilkinson-and-campbell-whyte/

Interested in supporting Australian young adult literature? is seeking new board members to help shape the future of A...
14/09/2026

Interested in supporting Australian young adult literature? is seeking new board members to help shape the future of Australia's YA literary community. works to champion Australian YA stories and the people who create, share and support them.

Applications close Wednesday 21 September, 11:59 PM.
Learn more: https://loveozya.com.au/join-the-loveozya-board/

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