ASLA Professional Learning - PART 3: Using Informit Explore for Research and Inquiry

Informit Explore and ASLA are partnering to deliver a three‑part professional learning series designed exclusively for ASLA members. Across July, August and September, this series will equip school library professionals and educators with practical strategies for integrating high‑quality Australian content into teaching, learning and inquiry.

Each session focuses on a different dimension of contemporary learning; from media literacy to classroom provocation to senior research skills with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, source evaluation, and purposeful resource selection.

Session 3: Using Informit Explore for Research and Inquiry

This session guides participants through supporting students across the full research process, from initial topic exploration to advanced searching. Using sample lessons, journal articles, research‑focused videos and topic pages, educators will learn how to help students find, evaluate and use sources effectively.

Subject focus: Senior research subjects

Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for:

• Library assistants and support staff working to support student research skills

• Early-career teacher librarians 
• Experienced library staff wanting to strengthen their knowledge in Australian databases 
• Anyone looking to grow the use of their Informit Explore subscription within their school 

Date: MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM (AEST)

Presented by: Jessica Darnell

Cost: Member $FREE ~ Non-Member $40

Registrations close: FRI 18 SEPT @ 10am

Important terms and information:

- Non-member registrations are welcome, but must be finalised (paid) no later than 24 hours before the event, or the registration may be cancelled. NO REFUNDS available for non-attendance.

- Delegates will be sent a unique access link no later than 5pm the day prior to the event.

- ASLA Members must be signed in (to their profile linked to an active membership) to access the free registration option.

Please speak to your membership coordinator and/or email us for any troubleshooting assistance, or if you have any queries.

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