Publications, presentations and conversations
Publications
School and Public Libraries in Australia: Essential Connections, Then and Now
Refereed Publication
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2026.
With Garrison, K. L., Carroll, M., & Gagen-Spriggs, K.
“I am the Only One Teaching It”: Australian Primary Teacher Librarians Leading Information Literacy
Refereed Publication
Journal of Library Administration, 2026.
With Garrison, K.L.
Fifty Years of School Library Literature: A Scoping Review with Bibliometric Analysis
Refereed Publication
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2025.
With Simon, M., Gagen-Spriggs, K., & Garrison, K.
From decimal to dynamic: A systematic review of genrefication in school libraries
Refereed Publication
Library Trends, 2025.
With Garrison, K., & Gagen-Spriggs, K.
“This review is useful”: The novel knowledge mobilisation contributions of narrative reviews in higher education
Refereed Publication
Issues in Educational Research, 2025.
With Merga, M.
What do librarians look like? Stereotyping of a profession by generative AI
Refereed Publication
Journal of Librarianship & Information Science, 2025.
With Spennemann, D.
“Some level of skill for life”: Transferring information literacy skills beyond secondary school
Refereed Publication
Communications in Information Literacy, 2025.
With Garrison, K.
“It is a skill everybody needs to learn”: Australian teacher librarians steering secondary schools through shifting information landscapes
Refereed Publication
Journal of Information Literacy, 2025.
With Garrison, K.
Evaluation strategies of school students accessing health information in social media videos: A case study investigation
Refereed Publication
Journal of Library Administration, 2025.
With Merga, M.
Documenting a profession: An exploration of the published history of school libraries and teacher librarians in Australia
Refereed Publication
History of Education Review, 2025.
With Carroll, M., Garrison, K., Wakeling, S., & Reynolds, S.
Beyond the cardigan: Unpacking bias in ChatGPT’s visualisations of library spaces and staff
Professional Publication
Access, 2025.
With Spennemann, D. H.
School libraries in Australia: A preliminary analysis of the Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries
Refereed Publication
IFLA Journal, 2024.
With Carroll, M., Garrison, K., & Wakeling, S.
“Being a Global Citizen”: Australian Secondary Teacher Librarians in the Changing Information Landscape
Refereed Publication
Journal of Library Administration, 2024.
With Garrison, K. L.
Community Connections: School and public library collaboration in Australia
Conference Proceedings
52nd Annual Conference of the IASL, 27th International Forum on Research on School Librarianship, 2024.
With Garrison, K., Gagen-Spriggs, K., & Carroll, M.
They’re not just skills for an assignment: How teacher librarians observe the changing nature of information literacy
Professional Publication
Access, 2024.
With Garrison, K.
Becoming AI ready: A collaborative journey for teachers and school library staff
Professional Publication
Access, 2024.
Navigating the new: Innovative strategies for Teacher Librarians to connect and collaborate
Professional Publication
Access, 2024.
University Educators’ Experience of Personal Learning Networks to Enhance Their Professional Knowledge
Refereed Publication
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2023.
Agency and action: An update on actions taken as inspired by the 2023 ASLA Biennial Conference
Professional Publication
Access, 2023.
With Miegle, M., Dearnally, M., Mathur, P., & Burrett, K.
Agency and action: Reflections on learning from ASLA 2023
Professional Publication
Access, 2023.
With Garrison, K., Gagen-Spriggs, K., Miegle, M., Dearnally, M., Mathur, P., & Burrett, K.
Empowering school library staff to navigate the AI frontier
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2023.
Action research: Creating evidence based change
Professional Publication
Access, 2023.
Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries (KBANZSL) goes live
Professional Publication
Synergy, 2023.
With Carroll, M., Garrison, K., O’Connell, J., Wakeling, S., Reynolds, S., & Kay, J.
Teacher librarian as mentor: A vision for improving school outcomes
Professional Publication
Australian Educational Leader, 2023.
With Godfree, H.
Navigating generative AI: the teacher librarian’s role in cultivating ethical and critical practices
Refereed Publication
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2023.
With Garrison, K., & Gagen-Spriggs, K.
AI Ready: How school libraries can lead in the era of Algorithms
National Keynote
ALIA Schools Seminar, Melbourne, in person, 2023.
The nature of teachers’ professional learning through a personal learning network: Individual, social and digitally connected
Refereed Publication
Teaching and Teacher Education: Leadership and Professional Development, 2022.
Building a Knowledge Bank of Critical Literature for Australian and New Zealand Teacher-librarians and School Libraries
Refereed Publication
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 2022.
With Carroll, M., Garrison, K., O’Connell, J., & Wakeling, S.
Introducing KBANZSL: The Knowledge Bank of Australian and New Zealand School Libraries
Conference Proceedings
IASL Annual Conference, 2022.
With Garrison, K.
Making the shift: Guiding teachers into the exciting and challenging role of the teacher librarian
Professional Publication
Access, 2022.
Preserving knowledge and enabling advocacy and research: The KBANZSL project
Professional Publication
Access, 2022.
With Carroll, M., Garrison, K., Wakeling, S., & O’Connell, J.
Reflections on the International Association of School Libraries (IASL) Conference
Blog Publication
Libraries Research Group, 2022.
With Garrison, K., Gagen-Spriggs, K., Shepherd, M., Fitzgerald, L. & Ruffles, D.
Understanding the changing nature of information literacy in education
Blog Publication
Libraries Research Group, 2022.
5 Reasons we need Teacher Librarians and School Libraries in 2022
Blog Publication
Libraries Research Group, 2022.
Lead Academic Convenor at 21st Century Librarians Conference
Opening and Closing Keynote addresses
Hong Kong (virtual), 2022.
Storytelling with data: Evidence-based advocacy
Professional Publication
Access, 2021.
Professional learning for connected educators: Linking, stretching and amplifying
Professional Publication
Metaphor, 2020.
Looking for silver linings: Educating about privacy and security in our increasingly online world
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2020.
Teachers as connected professionals: A model to support professional learning through personal learning networks
Refereed Publication
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2019.
With Hughes, H.E. & Lupton, M.
Students’ professional digital identities
Book Chapter
Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019.
With Lupton, Mandy & Dreamson, Neal
Even better than the real thing? Introducing virtual reality and augmented reality to learning
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2019.
Supercharge students’ digital literacy skills with content curation
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2018.
The importance of school libraries in the Google age
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2016.
Information and critical literacy on the web
Professional Publication
SCIS Connections, 2016.
Presentations
Educating for Ethical Futures: Cultivating AI Literacy Through Inquiry, Integrity, and Real-World Engagement
Keynote Presentation
Silesian University of Technology, Poland (In Person), 2025.
Mapping the genrefication landscape: What the research reveals about school library collections
National Conference Presentation
School Library Association of Australia Biennial Conference, Geelong, Australia, 2025.
Generative AI and academic integrity: Empowering ethical school communities
State Conference presentation
School Library Association of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, 2025.
Navigating the perfect storm: Teacher librarians and teachers working together
State Conference presentation
Curriculum Connect Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2025.
AI in education
State Panel presentation
School Library Association of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, 2025.
Empowering Students for the Future: School Libraries Fostering Critical Literacies
State Keynote address
School Library Association of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, 2025.
Generative AI and academic integrity: Empowering ethical school communities
State conference presentation
School Library Association of South Australia, Adelaide in person, 2025.
AI in Education: Navigating the Perfect Storm
National Webinar
ALIA Schools Webinar (Virtual), 2024.
“The Best Outcome for Our Children”: Public and School Libraries Forging Collaborative Relationships
National Presentation
ALIA National Conference, Adelaide (In person), 2024.
With Garrison, K.
Redefining Resourcefulness: The Evolving Role of Teacher Librarians in the Age of Generative AI
National Presentation
Australian Teacher Education Association Conference, Newcastle (In person), 2024.
“They’re Not Just Skills for an Assignment”: How Teacher Librarians Observe the Changing Nature of Information Literacy
National Presentation
ALIA National Conference, Adelaide (In person), 2024.
With Garrison, K.
Future ready global citizens: Developing students to be ethical and critical users of generative AI
State Keynote address
North Sydney TL Network Conference, NSW, Australia, 2024.
TL;DR – the impact of technology on the reading experience
State Workshop
North Sydney TL Network Conference, NSW, Australia, 2024.
Optimising Learning – Harnessing Technology in the School Library
State Presentation
Australian Independent Schools NSW TL Conference, Sydney (In person), 2024.
“Understanding the world”: How Australian teacher librarians define information literacy
International Presentation
26th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Rome (In person), 2023.
With Garrison, K.
Building connectedness and networks through information literacy
Keynote Presentation
Silesian University of Technology, Poland (Virtual), 2023.
With Creelman, A.
Belonging in a connected community: Creating an environment of digital inclusion
National Presentation
National Education Summit, Brisbane (In person), 2023.
AI Ready: How school libraries can lead in the era of algorithms
National Keynote
ALIA Schools Seminar, Melbourne (In person), 2023.
AI: teaching, learning and libraries
State Webinar
ALIA National Webinar, 2023.
From Books to Bots: TLs as leaders of the ethical and critical use of generative AI
State Presentation
Queensland School Libraries Association Conference, Brisbane (In person), 2023.
AI: libraries and the changing face of information literacy
National Panel
ALIA Education National Panel (Online), 2023.
From books to bots: scaffolding ethical and critical use of generative artificial intelligence
International Presentation
26th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Rome (In person), 2023.
With Garrison, K. & Gagen-Spriggs, K.
Lead Academic Convenor at 21st Century Librarians Conference
Opening and Closing Keynote
Hong Kong (Virtual), 2022.
Academics’ experience of personal learning networks to enhance knowledge of digital pedagogies
National Presentation
AARE Conference, Adelaide (In person), 2022.
Leading change in the library: An action research journey
National Presentation
National Education Summit, Brisbane (In person), 2022.
With Dearnaley, M.
Tips for creating and delivering online learning sessions
National Workshop
ANZTLA 36th Annual Conference (Virtual), 2022.
With Tait, E. & Wakeling, S.
Active, informed and critical – Creating an environment of digital inclusion
Invited Keynote
NSW Teacher Librarian Association Annual Summit (Virtual), 2022.
Enhancing connectedness and harnessing the pedagogical potential of the Personal Learning Network
Workshop Presentation
University of Skövde, Sweden (Virtual), 2021.
With Creelman, A.
Teacher Librarians as Leaders: Lessons from an MBA
National Keynote
ASLA/SLASA National Conference (Virtual), 2021.
Leading in times of change: The business of teacher librarianship
State Keynote
NSW Independent Schools Teacher Librarianship Conference (Virtual), 2021.
The Economics of Teacher Librarianship
National Presentation
ASLA 2020 Webinar Series (Virtual), 2020.
Leading in Times of Change
National Keynote
ISLN Singapore AGM (Virtual), 2020.
Beyond fake news: navigating our information ecosystem for truth and balance
National Webinar
ALIA Schools Webinar Series (Virtual), 2020.
PhD and beyond: A WordPress adventure
International Presentation
PressEd Online Conference (Virtual), 2019.
Professional Learning for Connected Teacher Librarians: Linking, Stretching and Amplifying
National Presentation
National Education Summit, Brisbane (In person), 2019.
Harnessing the Pedagogical Potential of the Personal Learning Network
Keynote Presentation
Lulea University of Technology Higher Education Conference, Sweden (Virtual), 2018.
Transforming professional learning through Personal Learning Networks
Short Paper Presentation
11th International Networked Learning Conference, Zagreb, Croatia (In person), 2018.
Designing a Connected Future
State Keynote
University of Queensland Cyberschool Annual Seminar, Brisbane (In person), 2018.
Teachers’ experiences of professional learning through personal learning networks
State Presentation
Higher Degree Research Conference, Brisbane (In person), 2017.
Using Networks to Collect Data in Social Media Environments
State Presentation
QUT Research and Publications Week, Brisbane (In person), 2017.
Beyond the Buzzword – Creating a Makerspace in Your Library
Invited Keynote
SLANZA Annual Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand (In person), 2015.
Makerspaces, Creative Commons and Open Resources, Content Curation, Critical Digital Literacy
Workshop Presentation
EARCOS Conference, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (In person), 2015.
Getting connected with social media to develop a professional learning network
National Presentation and Panel
Edutech, Brisbane (In person), 2015.
Podcasts and conversations
“I believe in the value of libraries”: A replication study investigating collaboration between Australian public and school libraries
National Webinar Presentation
LARK Webinar Series (Online), 2025.
You’re Not Alone: Networking Secrets for School Librarians
International podcast
Online, 2025.
With Hajnalka Molloy
Being AI Ready
Podcast
School Librarians United (Online), 2023.
Literacies of Education
Podcast
Tao of Wao (Online), 2023.
AI: Friend or Foe? The School Librarians’ Perspective
Podcast
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries (Online), 2023.
A podcast about podcasts: Linking theory to practice in the MEd
Podcast
CSU EdX Conference (Online), 2022.
With Garrison, K., & Gagen-Spriggs, K.
Creating Culture Change
Podcast
School Librarians United (Online), 2022.
With Dearnaley, M.
Is inspiration just a tweet away?
Podcast
QUT Teacher Podclass with Madonna King (Online), 2019.