Latest news from the Australian School Library Association

Introducing the new X-Large School Membership Bundle!
Created to better support larger school teams who share responsibility for literacy, learning, and library programs, the X-Large bundle allows up to ten staff to join ASLA together under one membership.

Whether your team includes library officers, teacher librarians, literacy coordinators, or English staff, each ASLA member can enjoy full access to our extensive professional learning and community resources.

Special Introductory Offer for Existing Members
The X-Large bundle is available now at an introductory rate of $480 for a short time. The designated coordinator of existing memberships can change to the X-Large membership in their profile by clicking 'change' next to the current Membership level details.

New member applications for theX-Large bundle will open soon.

Please note that membership prices will increase from 2026. 
Further information is available at: asla.org.au/join-us

We are thrilled to announce the categories for the 2026 ASLA Awards!

This year, we are celebrating excellence with two prestigious awards:

• Early Career Teacher Librarian
• School Library Advocate

We encourage principals, professional colleagues, and members of the school community to nominate outstanding school library staff for these awards. Please note that each category has specific requirements, so be sure to review and ensure all prerequisites are met before submitting a nomination.

Nominations are open now and will close Friday, 27 February 2026, at 12 noon (AEDT).

For full details, including category requirements, please refer to the ASLA Awards page.

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to your nominations and utlimately recognising the incredible talent in our school library community!

ASLA, in partnership with Informit, is proud to announce a new consortium agreement that provides schools across Australia with affordable access to Informit Explore - a trusted, curriculum-aligned research and learning platform.

Find out more here.

Drawing on research by Dr. Margaret Merga, ASLA has developed an advocacy poster promoting the crucial role of school libraries as safe places within school. Now available to ASLA members through the Member Area on our website.

The latest issue of ACCESS has been published and is ready for you to enjoy!

ACCESS is published on the members-only section of the ASLA website and sign-in may be required.

Open ACCESS Journal issue 39.3

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ASLA membership is now available at no cost to eligible staff in Tasmanian DECYP schools through this new Partnership. 

Members gain access to monthly webinars, professional learning resources, and a national network of school library professionals.

This support forms part of the School Libraries Improvement Project, a key initiative of Tasmania’s Lifting Literacy Plan. You can read more about the Plan here: https://www.tas.gov.au/literacy/the-plan 

Find out more here

The latest issue of ACCESS has been published and is ready for you to enjoy! ACCESS is published on the members-only section of the ASLA website and sign-in may be required.  Open ACCESS Journal issue 39.2

We are thrilled to congratulate Diana Brien, Marianne Grasso and Claire Elliot - our 2025 ASLA Award winners.

Read more about our 2025 ASLA Award winners

Our biennial conference is over and we hope you have taken home as many great ideas as we have to implement in your school library. See our slideshow of great conference photos on the link below.

Click here to a selection of conference photos

The 2025 ASLA DANZ Award winners were announced at ASLA's biennial conference in Geelong, Victoria, on May 30. Congratulations to our amazing authors and illustrators.

View the ASLA DANZ Award winners