LINKS LITERACY
Websites and Research on Literacy
Literacy for Life Foundation https://www.lflf.org.au/#!about/cms5 Join our innovative campaign to end adult illiteracy in Aboriginal communities. By our people, for our people.
Literacy Matters http://www.literacymatters.org.au/ Looking for evidence in how libraries can support literacy rates? The WA School Library Association (WASLA) has created an easy to navigate website that is a repository of many referenced articles about literacy, including:
- reports from Australia and other countries
- articles on reading, digital literacy and reading from the screen
- national and international literacy initiatives
- info graphics on literacy
- how libraries are tackling literacy around the world
Literacy Matters International Reports by country http://www.literacymatters.org.au/reports.html
Useful/Literacy Links for reading, writing and pronunciation resources https://www.read-write-now.org/resources/literacy-and-numeracy-information/useful-literacy-links-inc-research
DYSLEXIA FACT SHEET a Fact sheet on resources held at Sutherland Libraries, which could help a dyslexic reader http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library/Library-News/2018/October/Dyslexia-Fact-Sheet
Australian Industry Group report into workplace literacy http://pdf.aigroup.asn.au/reports/AIG9675_EMAIL.pdf
Literacy Network http://www.literacynetwork.org.au/ - a tutoring service in the Northern Beaches area
.id - the population experts for Australia https://profile.id.com.au/australia/about-profile-id This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it changes.
Early Literacy Framework - Mylee Joseph
We will be launching the new early literacy framework for NSW public libraries at a seminar on Monday 5 November 2018 at the State Library. The program will include presentations by the research team including Dr Emilia Djonov, Associate Professor Jane Torr and Maree Stenglin from Macquarie University. Please save the date, more information will be available soon.
For an overview of the project please see: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/early-literacy-project The Literature Review http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/early_literacy_literature_review_feb2018.pdf
Literacy Services for Public Libraries
NSW working groups review 2016
Literacy Matters: State Library of Western Australia Literacy Strategy 2017 - 2027 Link to the document is at the bottom of this page
Little People's Literacy Learning from Little Peoples Literacy Forum: https://www.alea.edu.au/publicresources/resources-for-parents-and-community/little-peoples-literacy-learning Volunteers from the Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) have written 18 short modules specifically designed for parents and carers. The modules are called "Little People's Literacy Learning" and provide a raft of activities and learning experiences for children from birth - 5 years of age.Please share with your local library users and parent/carer groups or feel free to highlight one module a fortnight, thereby spreading the message over the next 12 months
Literacy on TV
Professional Development and Events
Public Library Services staff coordinate a Professional Development program for New South Wales public library staff Event Calendar http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/public_libraries/professional_development_events/prof_development.html and add our events to it as well, finding other training opportunities.
Other links
Reading Writing Hotline 1300 655 506 https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/
English Conversation Classes and Adult Literacy Resources Help http://wiki-beta.libraries.nsw.gov.au/doku.php?id=english_conversation_classes_and_adult_literacy_resources_help
Parallel Parks initiative of the Wellbeing Organisation. Parallel Parks VR is a virtual reality experience that makes the world’s great National Parks accessible to people with disabilities http://newhorizons.org.au/parallel-parks/#TheProject
The State Library's Public Library Services team provides specialist advice and support to all local councils providing public library services to the people of NSW https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services