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Professional Learning 

SLASA run a number of events throughout the year to benefit our members and support the Professional Development of ALL staff, working in a school library setting. 

Our goal is to:

  • Ensure that Teacher Librarians’ and other library staff have professional standing and qualifications which are promoted and strengthened in schools.
  • Provide relevant professional learning opportunities for school library staff at appropriate levels considering current trends and technologies.
  • Find suitable pathways for qualifications for those wishing to work in school libraries.
  • Promote relevant professional learning offered by other appropriate organisations.
  • Ensure that SLASA members are supported to participate in professional learning.

Each year SLASA endeavors to host an annual conference featuring keynote speakers who are prominent figures in the library sector. The committee attempts to organise professional development sessions on current, relevant topics to address the evolving needs of the sector.


Upcoming events

    • 23 Oct 2026
    • 8:30 AM
    • 27 Feb 2027
    • 11:59 PM
    • Online
    Register


    Nominations for

    SLASA 2027 Awards

    The SLASA committee are keen to hear from people who would like to nominate for one of four awards:

    If you would like to nominate, download the award details and nomination forms in the links above for each award. 

    Please complete these forms and upload your nomination by clicking the register button.  You can add any additional files that are required with the nomination form. Please include your details in the contact details area and add the nominees name where it asks and on the form.

    Nominations for ALL awards close on February 26th, 2027.

    If you have any questions, please email slasa@slasa.asn.au

    • 18 Jun 2027
    • 8:30 AM
    • 19 Jun 2027
    • 3:45 PM
    • Hotel Grand Chancellor | Hindley St, Adelaide
    Register



    Application to present at the upcoming SLASA Conference

    Have you got something to share with the School Library Community? 

    The SLASA committee are keen to hear from people who would like to share their knowledge and experience with others at our next SLASA Conference on June 18th and 19th 2027, at the Grand Chancellor Hotel, Adelaide.

    If you would like to present to others, then please complete this application online. Please upload your session title, summary and biography, along with your photo here. All sessions will be 45 minutes long across the two days.

    The registration period for submissions for the conference closes on the 30th of November 2026. 

    If you have any questions, please email slasa@slasa.asn.au

    • 18 Jun 2027
    • 8:30 AM
    • 19 Jun 2027
    • 3:45 PM
    • Hotel Grand Chancellor | Hindley St, Adelaide
    • 45
    Register


    Apply to be a Sponsor for the 2027 SLASA Conference!

    We are thrilled to invite you to sponsor our upcoming 2027 SLASA   conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Adelaide.

    We have four levels of Sponsorship available in 2027, in Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

    • Platinum Sponsorship Package - $5,000
    • Gold Sponsorship Package - $2,500
    • Silver Sponsorship Package - $1,500
    • Bronze Sponsorship Package - $500

    Further information can be found in the sponsorship prospectus HERE.

    Please note that there is a complementary Networking event on Friday afternoon, and a networking dinner (self-funded) on Friday evening. 

    Payment can be made online through this website, or an invoice can be generated for you.

    DON'T DELAY! REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

    Email all enquiries to:
    veronica.scheepers@tatachilla.sa.edu.au
    School Library Association of SA
    ABN: 645 335 422 10


Past events

22 Oct 2026 SLASA Library Tours 〰 St Michael's College
5 Sep 2026 Mid North & Eyre Regional Conference 2026
12 Jun 2026 SLASA | 2026 Annual Conference: Plot twist! - from page to powerful thought
11 Jun 2026 SLASA Leading Literacies for Future-Ready Schools | 11th June 2026
21 May 2026 SLASA Library Tours 〰 Roma Mitchell Secondary College
31 Mar 2026 2026 AGM with Guest Speaker, Phil Cummings, Literary Panel & Trade Fair | 31st March 2026
19 Feb 2026 Planning your Literary Calendar 〰 and St Ignatius Library Tour
28 Oct 2025 SLASA Library Tours 〰 Golden Grove Primary School
18 Oct 2025 Networking Lunch &/or Annual Report Writing Workshop (Zoom option for Rural Members)
18 Sep 2025 SLASA Library Tours 〰 Wilderness School
2 Aug 2025 Mount Gambier Regional Conference 2025
20 Jun 2025 SLASA | 2025 Annual Conference - School Libraries: choose your own adventure!
10 May 2025 Archives in Schools
1 Apr 2025 Indigenous Literacy Foundation Presentation … with break out sessions and the AGM | 1st April 2025
20 Mar 2025 Calm Libraries - Calm Kids
20 Feb 2025 2025 Literature Evening for Primary, Middle years and SACE students
19 Oct 2024 SLASA Lunch at The Highway Hotel – 19th October
19 Oct 2024 Annual Report Writing Workshop
7 Aug 2024 Bookmark Design Competition 2024
1 Aug 2024 St Peter’s College | Library & Rare Books Tour
28 Jul 2024 Kadina Roadshow
21 Jun 2024 SLASA and CBCA SA | 2024 Conference: Captivate, Connect and Curate
22 May 2024 Tristan Bancks: Engaging students with reading and writing stories
6 Mar 2024 SLASA AGM | 6th March 2024
22 Feb 2024 2024 Literature Evening for Primary, Middle years and SACE students
25 Oct 2023 Library Tours 〰 Concordia College
20 Sep 2023 SLASA Wednesday Webinars ~ Emily Feetham ~ 20 September
30 Aug 2023 SLASA Wednesday Webinars ~ Jodie Benveniste ~ 30 August
16 Aug 2023 SLASA Wednesday Webinars ~ Emma Phillips ~ Aug 16
9 Aug 2023 SLASA Wednesday Webinars ~ Adam Fitzgerald ~ Aug 9
30 Jun 2023 SLASA conference 〰 SA School Libraries: Where I belong.
10 May 2023 School Leaders Empowering Literacy, Research and Well-being Think Tank ~ registrations closed
23 Feb 2023 SLASA Event: SACE Literature Evening 2023
15 Feb 2023 SLASA AGM 〰 Registration closes 13 Feb 23
9 Nov 2022 Joan Brewer Award
9 Nov 2022 Library Advocate Award
9 Nov 2022 Innovation Award
9 Nov 2022 Regional Excellence Award
2 Nov 2022 Library Tours 〰 Norwood International High School
24 Oct 2022 WIN A $500 BOOK VOUCHER
24 Oct 2022 10 STUDENTS COULD WIN A $25 BOOK VOUCHER EACH!


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