Other Policies

Statement on Anti-Discrimination [PDF]

ASLA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations.

Bill of Rights [PDF]
School libraries are concerned with generating understanding of freedom and with the preservation of this freedom through the development of informed and responsible citizens.

IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manisfeto

The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today's information and knowledge-based society.  The school library equips students with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens.

Privacy Statement [PDF]

Under the Privacy Act (the Act) ASLA is required to explain how privacy is protected and how the organization complies with the requirements of the Act and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPS). (Privacy Amendment: Enhancing Privacy Protection Act 2012.)

Professional Learning Policy [PDF]

ASLA is committed to supporting high quality, relevant professional development for the teacher librarianship profession in Australia that addresses the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. 

Standards of Professional Excellence for Teacher Librarians [PDF

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian School Library Association (ASLA) are pleased to endorse and promote this statement of standards of professional excellence for teacher librarians.

Workplace Health and Safety [PDF]

ASLA believes that the promotion of a safe working and learning environment for its members is an important part of its responsibilities.