Course description
Bibliotherapy courses are very popular and often sell out quickly. This one-hour live webinar will provide an overview for library staff.
Presented by Dr Susan McLaine founder of Bibliotherapy Australia, it introduces a gentle, reflective approach to bibliotherapy for school and public library settings.
Alongside existing ways of working with books, this session explores how stories can be offered as spaces for reflection, connection, and new ways of seeing.
Participants will experience a short reading and be introduced to simple, practical ways to begin offering bibliotherapy with students, staff, and communities.
No prior knowledge is needed. You are welcome to simply listen, or to take part in a way that feels right for you.
Who can attend: School staff in all sectors
Cost: Fully funded by the School Libraries Team
Presenter: Dr Susan McLaine, Bibliotherapy Australia
When: 11am-12pm Wednesday July 1st 2026
Format: Live online webinar workshop. The webinar cannot be recorded.
Please email the School Libraries Team for further information: school.libraries@libraries.tas.gov.au
Course outcomes
- Identify strategies to engage students with rich reading experiences.
- Update knowledge and skills about trends and issues in the school library sector.
- Identify strategies to provide contemporary school library services.