The toolkit is based on the SLAV Statement on School Libraries which was prepared by the association, and ratified by the SLAV state council, in 2018. The toolkit material was initially prepared by Mary Manning, a long standing, highly experienced educator who was the Executive Officer of SLAV for many years. Mary is currently the Editor of the SLAV journal FYI. The Toolkit The website will assist you to: • Articulate your vision, • Document policies, • Implement programs, and • Evaluate your library’s contribution to student learning and wellbeing. We invite you to explore The School Library Toolkit website and discover: • Guiding principles, • Suggested approaches, • Inspiring exemplars and examples of programs to support your success, • Templates to assist you planning and documentation. How is the website arranged? Five major headings / pages have been identified from the SLAV Statement on School Libraries: Spaces Learning Literacy Management Community As part of the purchase you will receive unlimited access to the site. SLAV will continue to update and maintain this website and we welcome ideas for content, please contact the SLAV office slav@slav.org.au with any suggestions.