For Library Staff

This page provides ready reference links to key documents and information to assist school leaders address issues related to staffing, resourcing and managing their school's library and information service. The priority for all schools is to ensure that 'school library and information programs and services are integral to the goals of the school and the aims of the school curriculum.' (ALIA / ASLA joint statement on library and information services in schools, 2003).

ALIA/ASLA Joint statement on library and information services

This page provides ready reference links to key documents and information to assist school leaders address issues related to staffing, resourcing and managing their school's library and information service. The priority for all schools is to ensure that ‘school library and information programs and services are integral to the goals of the school and the aims of the school curriculum.’ (ALIA / ASLA joint statement on library and information services in schools, 2003).

ALIA/ASLA Joint statement on teacher librarians in Australia
Describes the educational significance of school library resource services and teacher librarians in Australian Schools.

Library Staffing Policy (AEU/SA Branch)
This policy was endorsed by AEU Branch Council 24 August 2013.

IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
Outlines the mission, goals, staffing, operations and management of the school library.

School Library Bill of Rights
School libraries are concerned with generating understanding of freedom and with the preservation of this freedom through the development of informed and responsible citizens.