2024 - 2026: SLAV Branch Ideas by Camilla Elliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas Group think from SLAV Strategic Planning Day en-us 2018-02-17 02:35:12 UTC 2026-02-05 00:19:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Central Metro https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544008 What worked well: 
eBook & database providers panel & sharing
Scootle presentation
Makerspace focus & hands on experience
Reading programs/literature promotions 
Show and tell of new library space
CBCA Judges Talk


Ideas for the future:
connecting with local libraries
ABC Education 
Meet the SLAV EO
SLV
connect with Booktopia - Melb based
Meeting at Dymocks/Readings Camberwell/Hawthorn



]]> 2018-02-17 02:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544008 Pakenham/LaTrobe https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544041 The Connected Library - Suzette Boyd as speaker

The new INKY structure - supports partnerships with English

Games & Apps Challenge - gettting schools onboard at branch level for STEM learning

Guest speakers from one branch to visit another branch about their area of expertise

Data driven annual reporting - how to use data to drive literary priorities

Reading programs - share what works across branch members

End of year Show and Tell 

Literature Circles and the Library

Stella Schools program as guest speakers

Website journey - Begin at SLAV webiste, FYI links and recent SCIS Connections and demonstrate logging into Synergy

Field trip to Melbourne - visit The Dock Library at Docklands, book shops, SLV VIP tour with Andrew]]> 2018-02-17 02:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544041 Book Week ideas in Term 2 IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544043 2018-02-17 02:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544043 Ballarat https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544055 Teach meets - what worked well for your start of the year]]> 2018-02-17 02:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544055 Library promotion ideas IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544080 2018-02-17 02:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544080 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544093
  • Literary evenings with Authors
    • ]]>     2018-02-17 02:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544093     Ballarat https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544110 The idea of some pre reading homework for open discussion]]> 2018-02-17 02:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544110 South Metro sjosbo https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544157 TeachMeets promotion. 5 minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of questions about things that have worked.]]> 2018-02-17 02:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544157 Metro Eastern cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544175 Engaging boys with reading. Exchange of practical strategies that worked was appreciated by some schools.]]> 2018-02-17 02:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544175 Handa on craft - book art using recycled books https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544184 2018-02-17 02:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544184 Last meeting of the year, informal meeting and go out to dinner IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544185 2018-02-17 02:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544185 South Western Region Branch (Warrnambool) msinnott2 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544212 Ballarat Branch
    South Metro Branch
    Western Metro Branch:

    Sharing of all the new documents that come through on email
    Alternatives to the VPRC for other Reading Challenges
    Meeting at and with the public libraries in your area
    Meet at the local bookshop or invite them to attend
    Ask RAECO to send their sales rep along to talk about the latest in Library design
    Meet at a different school library
    Makerspaces
    Genrification
    Series collection
    Book Clubs - how you run them - staff, student, parents
    State Library of Victoria website - once it is done and also Inside A Dog
    Ask a SLAV conference presenter to speak at your Branch if they live near by
    ABC Splash exploration and ABC Education
    Bolinda audios
    Wheelers audio and e books
    Teach Meet
    Technician/Library assistant meeting with TLs still attending where the Techs can show what has worked for them
    Display
    Expertise of members
    Guest Speaker:  eg Cath Crowley
    Visit a Gallery eg Books Illustrated or the local gallery that features children's books
    Guest speaker eg Sovereign Hill, or MADE museum working together SLAV, CBCA
    Who inspires you in the Library world?  Who should we be following, eg Barbara Braxton etc
    Join with another Branch

    ]]>     2018-02-17 02:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544212     East Gippsland cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544263 Digital resource sharing - encyclopedias, Learningfield]]> 2018-02-17 02:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544263 Eastern Metro cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544360 End of year social dinner. Chance to talk at the table. Professional conversation in relaxed environment]]> 2018-02-17 02:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544360 Eastern Metro cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544409 Joint events with public library or other branches]]> 2018-02-17 02:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544409 Metro Eastern cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544603 Meeting in other libraries. Looking at new and refurbed libraries]]> 2018-02-17 02:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544603 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544607 Reading programs - what is working for you

    Tech Meets - what is being used in your library/school eg/ Cosmo, Edison, Makey Makey, Sphero]]>     2018-02-17 02:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544607     Eastern Metro cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544678 Sharing ideas with other schools information about databases and subscription resources ]]> 2018-02-17 02:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544678 Reading assistance rpowling https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544713  What worked well with parents as well as branch -  ideas for  reading assistance  for those with learning dfficulties or other needs dyslexia, EAL
    Tools such as colorveil that puts an overlay of your choice on screens. Things such as enabling text to speech options on Microsoft  and Google. Reinforcing options on Wheelers.

    ]]>     2018-02-17 02:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544713     Have the new EO come out and speak at your branch. Joy would love to visit your school or branch IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544719 2018-02-17 02:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544719 Partnering with other branches https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544785 Visits from Insideadog for Librarians (possibly 
    working in conjunction with public libraries)]]>     2018-02-17 02:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544785     Use Zoom to communicate between branches and collaborate for meetings. Sharing content, experiences, ideas IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544907 2018-02-17 02:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544907 Can SLAV investigate a gig on web media e.g. Zoom or Google Hangouts cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544946 2018-02-17 02:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/232544946 Copyright https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/331946239 What is copyright in today’s age?]]> 2019-02-16 01:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/331946239 Pakenham 2019 Ideas https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/331946353 Inquiry & Research in the Library
    Reading Revolution
    Publishers Showcase]]>     2019-02-16 01:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/331946353     Peninsula lswannell https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198542985 Sharing displays,
    Visiting other branch schools for meetings and sharing ideas
    Hosting branch meetings at other venues...local book store, public library, etc.]]>     2021-02-12 23:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198542985     Pakenham 2021 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198660897 ·       Term 1 Meeting – St Peters College on 17th March – Topic: Databases, Reading Programs and Library Design – Hosted by Joyce Sendeckyi

    ·       Term 2 Meeting –  26th May - Topic: Book Week Think Tank – Venue to be confirmed

    ·       Term 3 Meeting – 9th September - Topic: Graphic Novels & Zines – Venue to be confirmed 

    ·       Term 4 Meeting – Bunjil Library on 17th November –Topic: End of Year Catch Up– Hosted by Tim Cushell

    ]]>     2021-02-13 01:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198660897     Sharing display photos from our different libraries. Great visual meeting. IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661020 2021-02-13 01:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661020 CBC Judges Talk 2021 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661373 This year SLAV will provide a judges talk for all branches
    Thursday July 22 CBCA Judges Talk Online


    ]]>     2021-02-13 01:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661373     Visibility in the school cmelliott https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661493 Share within the branch the visibility of your library within the school via the Learning Management System?
    Where do you have a presence? Is it distributed throughout learning resources.


    ]]>     2021-02-13 01:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198661493     As a result of Covid instead of having an author visit the school, have a virtual author visit online. More flexible with numbers, space, etc. IvanhoeGS https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198663147 2021-02-13 01:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198663147 Southern Metro https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198667761 2020:  Different people attended meeting which was great.  EOY online meeting had less attendance - maybe everyone had had enough by then!

    ]]>     2021-02-13 01:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198667761     South Western Branch 2021 msinnott2 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198668217 T1: Who inspires you in the library world and who to follow? Each member to bring along 2 people they are interested in as a suggestion for others to follow.  What do we want to achieve in our schools for the library during 2021?
    How is the Library visible in Remote Learning eg on learning management systems eg SIMON, Compass etc
    T2: Exploration of SLAV website, SLAV Connects etc and a visit to a newly refurbed library or library space
    General Capabilities - how to address these in the curriculum
    T3: July 22 CBCA Judge's Talk Online - perhaps meet (if we can) and do it as a shared online session where we can meet in person others
    T4: Library Budgets, Annual Reports]]>     2021-02-13 01:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/1198668217     2023 Metro Eastern Branch Ideas pagliaroj https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477088096 Bring along your library orientation idea - Term One
    Book Club
    Vision Australia Guest Speaker, how is your library supporting the students who have diverse learing needs?
    Collection Management - How do you manage your overdues?
    Promotion of the School Texts page
    Come along and recommend an author for your school
    CBCA Judges' Talk - Term Three
    Professional Conversation and Dinner - Term Four

    ]]>     2023-02-11 02:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477088096     Surveying members https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477088455 Send out a digital form to see which members are happy to host, and which topics members are most interested in learning about. 

    (Pakenham Branch did this Feb 2023 and it's generated much inspiration)]]>     2023-02-11 02:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477088455     2023 Metro Eastern Branch Ideas pagliaroj https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477089877 2023-02-11 02:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477089877 Covering and repairs https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477090662 Either a session/workshop on this, or just one demonstration by a confident/experienced branch member in each meeting to keep all our skills up and see different techniques.  ]]> 2023-02-11 02:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477090662 Northern Metro 2023 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091375 Made a video tour of your Library and share it at a meeting.
    Hybrid meetings recorded for those who cannot attend on the day.]]>     2023-02-11 02:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091375     Peninsula Branch lynnswannell https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091444 We hold a branch meeting at our local bookstore (Farrell's Books) each year in Term 3, followed by dinner. Always well attended. Two of their staff present latest and upcoming titles.]]> 2023-02-11 02:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091444 Western Branch milenagates https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091746 Reconnect in the First Term 
    I would suggest if you have time to connect by calling individuals in your list. Or Send a survey and seek feedback.]]>     2023-02-11 02:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477091746     2023 Pakenham ideas https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477097414 Library Design and displays
    Canva.com
    Book Week and Author talks
    Events
    Parent communications]]>     2023-02-11 02:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2477097414     Survey the Members slavconnects https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2879667291 Ask members what they would like to do in branch meetings with a simple form.

    ]]>     2024-02-10 02:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2879667291     Pakenham Branch 2024 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2924277803 Term 1:

    Library Orientation - sharing how we do this

    Library Lovers Day

    Authors from around the world



    ]]>     2024-03-19 02:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/2924277803     Ballarat 2025 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320561446 Branch member suggested we have guest speakers focusing on the following:

    • Successful reading programs (e.g. a guest speaker who has a highly effective program, with scope and sequence and examples)


    • Information literacy programs (research and academic integrity) run across year levels (again, a guest speaker who is running a multi-level program effectively already)


    • Media literacy programs (AI, media landscape, critical thinking)

    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320561446     Primary Branch https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320561988 Beginning of year ideas for primary school library staff https://padlet.com/slavconnects/resources-new-year-orientation-and-ideas-w6m99sm1emvqiln7


    Book Week ideas for primary school staff https://padlet.com/slavconnects/resources-book-week-jeuwuh357w1exutj


    End of year ideas for primary libraries - https://padlet.com/slavconnects/2024-resources-primary-end-of-year-program-ideas-rvycw9fn6vsfkluk

    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320561988     Metro Western Branch 2025 milenagates1 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320562093 Authenticity in School Libraries

    AI Generated Books

    Fake News


    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320562093     Geelong Branch https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320562660 Include some practical learning sessions:

    AI

    Using CANVA

    Making Bookmarks

    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320562660     Metro Eastern 2025 1st meeting https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320564112 discussion about mission statements/statement of purposes: hosting school are currently reviewing and the executive team have provided an activity is to support the process which they would like to share




    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320564112     Southern Metro 2025 https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320564282 Tapping members with expertise in different areas e.g. SLAV Innovators Award winners;

    Asking schools to host and letting them decide on theme or topic;

    Bookshop presentations;

    discussing topics/issues that arise during the year & how different schools deal with the issue;

    What is it like to move schools - the cultural change

    ]]>     2025-02-08 01:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3320564282     Ideas for 2026 slavconnects https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3777856216 MTA - Modern Teaching Aids would like to visit SLAV branches and showcase some of their ideas for maker spaces.

    Wheelers Books are interested in attending branches and discussing their resources and offers.

    The SLAV EO could speak to your branch about the School Library Toolkit

    ]]>     2026-02-05 00:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cmelliott/SLAVBranchIdeas/wish/3777856216