Cataloguing
OCLC - DDC Summaries - Summaries of DDC classifications for 000-999.
For Teacher Librarians
Assessment Resource Centre - While a New Zealand Based website, it contains some useful resources to aid teaching in the classroom.
Collaborating with Teachers - Though this page was designed for university students, it can act as a starting point to guide you in collaborating with your colleagues at school.
Information Literacy
Guided Inquiry in Australia - Lee Fitzgerald & Alinda Sheerman provide a wide variety of resources to guide schools in applying Guided Inquiry in the Classroom. Highly Recommended.
Professional Development Providers
Catholic Learning Online - Provider of live and on-demand courses relating to technology in the classroom for teachers employed in Catholic Schools.
Teacher Learning Network - Provides live and on-demand courses. Casual Teachers also have access to courses that accomodate their needs.
Technology in the Classroom
Audacity - Sound editing software for Mp3 files.
Apple Teacher Learning Centre - Resources to support teachers using Apple Devices in the classroom.
Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne - Resources that allow you to incorporate technology into the classroom.
GOM Player - Excellent tool for viewing video content and can play content that other software might not allow.
Referencing
BibMe
Reference Websites
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) - Contains entries on anything living that inhabits our Earth. Recommended for Science.
Reading
Choosing the Right Book - dropeverythingandread.com produced an excellent handout that can help a teacher librarian or teacher help a student pick a book if they are unsure of what to read. I get these requests quite regularly and if you want someone to read, focus on what they like and that will narrow their selection down. The broader website contains resources to help make the most of reading time (or DEAR as I call it).
Reading Matters - Website dedicated to the importance of reading in Children. Contains useful resources.
Reading Guides & Suggestions
Inside a Dog (State Library of Victoria)
Teen Books (The Guardian, UK) - Useful Reviews and features on literature for Children and Young Adults.
Bookshops:
Booko.com.au - This site allows you to locate the availability of a book on sale through online booksellers and compare prices.
Booktopia - One of Australia's most popular online bookstores.
Bookworld favourite
Dymocks - Australia's leading bookshop chain.
The Childrens Bookshop (Beecroft, NSW) - Online bookstore specialising in providing literature for school libraries.
Reading Initatives
Australia Reads - Previously known as the National Reading Hour, this is planned for September 17. People are encouraged to engage in reading for one hour. The site was not in operation in March 2020, but should appear closer to the date.
Audacity - Sound editing software for Mp3 files.
Apple Teacher Learning Centre - Resources to support teachers using Apple Devices in the classroom.
Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne - Resources that allow you to incorporate technology into the classroom.
GOM Player - Excellent tool for viewing video content and can play content that other software might not allow.
Referencing
Reference Websites
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) - Contains entries on anything living that inhabits our Earth. Recommended for Science.
Reading
Choosing the Right Book - dropeverythingandread.com produced an excellent handout that can help a teacher librarian or teacher help a student pick a book if they are unsure of what to read. I get these requests quite regularly and if you want someone to read, focus on what they like and that will narrow their selection down. The broader website contains resources to help make the most of reading time (or DEAR as I call it).
Reading Matters - Website dedicated to the importance of reading in Children. Contains useful resources.
Reading Guides & Suggestions
Inside a Dog (State Library of Victoria)
Teen Books (The Guardian, UK) - Useful Reviews and features on literature for Children and Young Adults.
Bookshops:
Booko.com.au - This site allows you to locate the availability of a book on sale through online booksellers and compare prices.
Booktopia - One of Australia's most popular online bookstores.
Dymocks - Australia's leading bookshop chain.
The Childrens Bookshop (Beecroft, NSW) - Online bookstore specialising in providing literature for school libraries.
Reading Initatives
Australia Reads - Previously known as the National Reading Hour, this is planned for September 17. People are encouraged to engage in reading for one hour. The site was not in operation in March 2020, but should appear closer to the date.
