About

About SLASA

The School Library Association of South Australia (SLASA) represents and supports the interests of school library personnel across all education sectors in South Australia through advocacy, professional development and communication.

Advocacy

  • to advocate the critical role of school libraries and teacher librarians in reading, teaching and learning in South Australia
  • to improve the professional standing, working conditions and qualifications for all staff involved with school libraries

Professional Development

To promote and strengthen the professional standing, working conditions and qualifications of teacher librarians via:

  • the organisation of conferences, seminars and other PD activities
  • providing a forum for professional discussion and growth
  • liaison with tertiary institutions and the encouragement of research in the field of teacher librarianship

Communication

  • to make public comment on matters relating to school libraries/resource centres and resources
  • to publish material that promotes the development of school library and information services and teacher librarianship
  • to promote cooperation between, and undertake liaison with, other institutions and bodies with similar aims and interests

Information Brochure

SLASA information brochure PDF (252 KB)

Contact Information

SLASA
Postal address: PO Box 2093, Kent Town, SA 5071
Email: slasa@slasa.asn.au
Website: www.slasa.asn.au
ABN 64 533 542 210