Updated June 2025
Seminal
Lonsdale, M. (2003). Impact of school libraries on student achievement: A review of the research. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <http://www.asla.org.au/site/defaultsite/filesystem/documents/research.pdf>
ACT Government Education. (2016). School libraries: The heart of 21st century learning. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <http://www.education.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/916301/School-Libraries-21st-Century.pdf>
Adam, H. (2019). Five tips to make school bookshelves more diverse and five books to get you started. The Conversation. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://theconversation.com/five-tips-to-make-school-bookshelves-more-diverse-and-five-books-to-get-you-started-110718>
AEC Group & WALGA. (2015). Public library services in 2025. Research & consultation findings. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://walga.asn.au/getattachment/Policy-Advice-and-Advocacy/Community-Development/Arts-and-Culture/Public-Libraries/Public-Library-Services-in-2025-Research-and-Consultation-Findings-25-06-2015.pdf.aspx>
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). (2015). Australian public library alliance achievements 2010-2015. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <https://www.alia.org.au/sites/default/files/APLA%20Achievements%202010-2015.pdf>
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). (2016). School libraries. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <https://www.alia.org.au/node/184/school-libraries>
Australian School Library Association (ASLA). (2016). Research articles. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.asla.org.au/resources1/Research1/Research-articles.aspx>
Broadley, A., Manuell, R. (2024). Researching education: 5 further readings on school libraries. Retrieved May 2025 from www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/researching-education-5-further-readings-on-school-libraries
Buckley, A. & Phillimore, J. (2019). The Value of Libraries. Study conducted by Curtin University. Retrieved May 2020 <The Value of Libraries>
Cadzow, J. (2019). One for the books: the unlikely renaissance of libraries in the digital age. The Age. Retrieved May 2020 <https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/one-for-the-books-the-unlikely-renaissance-of-libraries-in-the-digital-age-20190923-p52u0j.html>
Commonwealth of Australia. (2011). School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/house_of_representatives_committees%20?url=ee/schoollibraries/report/index.htm>
Emery, K. (2024). WA government hypocritical in pushing Book Week while leaving little funding for public libraries. Retrieved August 2024 from thewest.com.au/opinion/kate-emery/kate-emery-wa-government-writing-themselves-as-the-villain-as-crucial-public-libraries-funding-collapses-c-15698539?utm_campaign=share-icons&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&tid=1723950506615
Giakoumelos, P. (2024, October 17). The enduring importance of public libraries in the digital age. [Audio podcast episode]. In SBS News In Depth. www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-enduring-importance-of-public-libraries-in-the-digital-age/zyxo9td6s
Godfree, H., Neilson, O. (2018). School libraries matter!* : the missing piece in the education puzzle. Retrieved May 2024 from https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/article-school-libraries-matter-the-missing-piece-in-the-education-puzzle/studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/article-school-libraries-matter-the-missing-piece-in-the-education-puzzle/
Gordon, C.A. (2015). What makes a school library good? An action research casebook study. Synergy, 13(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.slav.vic.edu.au/synergy/volume-13-number-2-2015/research-into-practice/579-what-makes-a-school-library-good-an-action-research-casebook-study-.html>
Heffernan, M. (2023). School libraries in Victoria suffer from shortage of resources, qualifications. Retrieved November 2024 from www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/school-libraries-in-victoria-suffer-from-lack-of-resources-qualifications-20230612-p5dfxo.html
Hossain, Z., Celk, O., Hertel, C. (2024). Academic integrity and copyright literacy policy and instruction in K-12 schools: a global study from the perspective of school library professionals. Retrieved May 2025 from link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40979-024-00150-x.pdf
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries, teacher librarians and their contribution to student literacy development in Gold Coast schools. Research report. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://eprints.qut.edu.au/60260/38/60260b.pdf>
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries and teacher librarians: Evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning. Curriculum and Leadership Journal, 11(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.curriculum.edu.au/leader/school_libraries_and_tls,36453.html?issueID=12777>
Kachel, D. (2015). The calamity of the disappearing school libraries. The Conversation. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://theconversation.com/the-calamity-of-the-disappearing-school-libraries-44498>
McEntyre, R. & Associates Pty Ltd. (2013). Characteristics of Australia and its public library system. [Infographic]. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.fola.org.au/pdfs/Characteristics_of_Australia_and_its_Public_Library_System_2013_-_September_2013.pdf>
Medlen, P. (2019). The Future of Libraries. ABC. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBQuon6y3Y&feature=youtu.be>
Medlen, P. (2025). Perth library trials social worker program to help people in need. Retrieved June 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-08/perth-library-trials-social-worker-program/105359132
Norman, M. (2012). Frail, fatal, fundamental: The future of public libraries. Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services, 25(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-292992087/frail-fatal-fundamental-the-future-of-public-libraries>
Oddone, K. (2016). The importance of school libraries in the Google age. Connections, (98). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_98/feature_article/importance_of_school_libraries_in_google_age.html>
Oddone, K. (2024). "Being a global citizen": Australian secondary teacher librarians in the changing information landscape. Retrieved May 2025 from www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01930826.2024.2330861
Reynolds, S. & Carroll, M. (2012). Collaborators or competitors? The roles of school libraries, classroom libraries, teachers and teacher-librarians in literacy development. Synergy, 10(1). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.slav.vic.edu.au/synergy/volume-10-number-1-2012/research/235-collaborators-or-competitors-the-roles-of-school-libraries-classroom-libraries-teachers-and-teacher-librarians-in-literacy-development.html>
Russell, D. (2024) Research news : how many students use school libraries? Retrieved 25 April from Teacher https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/research-news-how-many-students-use-school-libraries
Schools Cataloguing Information Services (SCIS). (2009). School libraries: Making a difference. Connections (69). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_69/school_libraries_making_a_difference.html>
Shepherd, T. (2025). Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people - so some are hiring social workers to help. Retrieved February 2025 www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/16/libraries-across-australia-are-safe-havens-for-vulnerable-people-so-some-are-hiring-social-workers-to-help
SLJ School Library Journal. (2019). Research confirms value of school librarians. SLJ. Retrieved May 2020 from <https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=research-confirms-value-school-librarians>
SoftLink International. (2016). The 2016 Softlink Australian and New Zealand school library survey. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.softlinkint.com/downloads/2016_SLS_Participant_Summary.pdf>
Softlink International (2017). The ongoing importance of school libraries - School library professionals reflect on changes in the library environment. Retrieved Aug. 2017 from <http://www.softlinkint.com/resources>
Softlink International (2018). The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://www.softlinkint.com/blog/2018-australia-new-zealand-and-asia-pacific-school-library-survey-report/>
Sweeney, L. (2025). Libraries are becoming community living rooms 'keeping regional Australians connected. Retrieved June 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-31/libraries-offer-safe-space-and-inclusion-in-regional-communities/105312932?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Weldon, P.R. (2016). Staff in Australia’s schools: What the staff in Australia’s schools surveys tell us about teachers working in school libraries. ACER. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://research.acer.edu.au/tll_misc/25/>
Seminal
Lonsdale, M. (2003). Impact of school libraries on student achievement: A review of the research. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <http://www.asla.org.au/site/defaultsite/filesystem/documents/research.pdf>
ACT Government Education. (2016). School libraries: The heart of 21st century learning. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <http://www.education.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/916301/School-Libraries-21st-Century.pdf>
Adam, H. (2019). Five tips to make school bookshelves more diverse and five books to get you started. The Conversation. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://theconversation.com/five-tips-to-make-school-bookshelves-more-diverse-and-five-books-to-get-you-started-110718>
AEC Group & WALGA. (2015). Public library services in 2025. Research & consultation findings. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://walga.asn.au/getattachment/Policy-Advice-and-Advocacy/Community-Development/Arts-and-Culture/Public-Libraries/Public-Library-Services-in-2025-Research-and-Consultation-Findings-25-06-2015.pdf.aspx>
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). (2015). Australian public library alliance achievements 2010-2015. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <https://www.alia.org.au/sites/default/files/APLA%20Achievements%202010-2015.pdf>
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). (2016). School libraries. Retrieved Mar 2017 from <https://www.alia.org.au/node/184/school-libraries>
Australian School Library Association (ASLA). (2016). Research articles. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.asla.org.au/resources1/Research1/Research-articles.aspx>
Broadley, A., Manuell, R. (2024). Researching education: 5 further readings on school libraries. Retrieved May 2025 from www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/researching-education-5-further-readings-on-school-libraries
Buckley, A. & Phillimore, J. (2019). The Value of Libraries. Study conducted by Curtin University. Retrieved May 2020 <The Value of Libraries>
Cadzow, J. (2019). One for the books: the unlikely renaissance of libraries in the digital age. The Age. Retrieved May 2020 <https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/one-for-the-books-the-unlikely-renaissance-of-libraries-in-the-digital-age-20190923-p52u0j.html>
Commonwealth of Australia. (2011). School libraries and teacher librarians in 21st century Australia. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/house_of_representatives_committees%20?url=ee/schoollibraries/report/index.htm>
Emery, K. (2024). WA government hypocritical in pushing Book Week while leaving little funding for public libraries. Retrieved August 2024 from thewest.com.au/opinion/kate-emery/kate-emery-wa-government-writing-themselves-as-the-villain-as-crucial-public-libraries-funding-collapses-c-15698539?utm_campaign=share-icons&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&tid=1723950506615
Giakoumelos, P. (2024, October 17). The enduring importance of public libraries in the digital age. [Audio podcast episode]. In SBS News In Depth. www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-enduring-importance-of-public-libraries-in-the-digital-age/zyxo9td6s
Godfree, H., Neilson, O. (2018). School libraries matter!* : the missing piece in the education puzzle. Retrieved May 2024 from https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/article-school-libraries-matter-the-missing-piece-in-the-education-puzzle/studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/article-school-libraries-matter-the-missing-piece-in-the-education-puzzle/
Gordon, C.A. (2015). What makes a school library good? An action research casebook study. Synergy, 13(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.slav.vic.edu.au/synergy/volume-13-number-2-2015/research-into-practice/579-what-makes-a-school-library-good-an-action-research-casebook-study-.html>
Heffernan, M. (2023). School libraries in Victoria suffer from shortage of resources, qualifications. Retrieved November 2024 from www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/school-libraries-in-victoria-suffer-from-lack-of-resources-qualifications-20230612-p5dfxo.html
Hossain, Z., Celk, O., Hertel, C. (2024). Academic integrity and copyright literacy policy and instruction in K-12 schools: a global study from the perspective of school library professionals. Retrieved May 2025 from link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40979-024-00150-x.pdf
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries, teacher librarians and their contribution to student literacy development in Gold Coast schools. Research report. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://eprints.qut.edu.au/60260/38/60260b.pdf>
Hughes, H. (2013). School libraries and teacher librarians: Evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning. Curriculum and Leadership Journal, 11(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.curriculum.edu.au/leader/school_libraries_and_tls,36453.html?issueID=12777>
Kachel, D. (2015). The calamity of the disappearing school libraries. The Conversation. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://theconversation.com/the-calamity-of-the-disappearing-school-libraries-44498>
McEntyre, R. & Associates Pty Ltd. (2013). Characteristics of Australia and its public library system. [Infographic]. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.fola.org.au/pdfs/Characteristics_of_Australia_and_its_Public_Library_System_2013_-_September_2013.pdf>
Medlen, P. (2019). The Future of Libraries. ABC. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBQuon6y3Y&feature=youtu.be>
Medlen, P. (2025). Perth library trials social worker program to help people in need. Retrieved June 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-08/perth-library-trials-social-worker-program/105359132
Norman, M. (2012). Frail, fatal, fundamental: The future of public libraries. Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services, 25(2). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-292992087/frail-fatal-fundamental-the-future-of-public-libraries>
Oddone, K. (2016). The importance of school libraries in the Google age. Connections, (98). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_98/feature_article/importance_of_school_libraries_in_google_age.html>
Oddone, K. (2024). "Being a global citizen": Australian secondary teacher librarians in the changing information landscape. Retrieved May 2025 from www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01930826.2024.2330861
Reynolds, S. & Carroll, M. (2012). Collaborators or competitors? The roles of school libraries, classroom libraries, teachers and teacher-librarians in literacy development. Synergy, 10(1). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.slav.vic.edu.au/synergy/volume-10-number-1-2012/research/235-collaborators-or-competitors-the-roles-of-school-libraries-classroom-libraries-teachers-and-teacher-librarians-in-literacy-development.html>
Russell, D. (2024) Research news : how many students use school libraries? Retrieved 25 April from Teacher https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/research-news-how-many-students-use-school-libraries
Schools Cataloguing Information Services (SCIS). (2009). School libraries: Making a difference. Connections (69). Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www2.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/issue_69/school_libraries_making_a_difference.html>
Shepherd, T. (2025). Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people - so some are hiring social workers to help. Retrieved February 2025 www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/16/libraries-across-australia-are-safe-havens-for-vulnerable-people-so-some-are-hiring-social-workers-to-help
SLJ School Library Journal. (2019). Research confirms value of school librarians. SLJ. Retrieved May 2020 from <https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=research-confirms-value-school-librarians>
SoftLink International. (2016). The 2016 Softlink Australian and New Zealand school library survey. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.softlinkint.com/downloads/2016_SLS_Participant_Summary.pdf>
Softlink International (2017). The ongoing importance of school libraries - School library professionals reflect on changes in the library environment. Retrieved Aug. 2017 from <http://www.softlinkint.com/resources>
Softlink International (2018). The 2018 Softlink Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific School Library Survey Report. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://www.softlinkint.com/blog/2018-australia-new-zealand-and-asia-pacific-school-library-survey-report/>
Sweeney, L. (2025). Libraries are becoming community living rooms 'keeping regional Australians connected. Retrieved June 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-31/libraries-offer-safe-space-and-inclusion-in-regional-communities/105312932?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Weldon, P.R. (2016). Staff in Australia’s schools: What the staff in Australia’s schools surveys tell us about teachers working in school libraries. ACER. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://research.acer.edu.au/tll_misc/25/>