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The 2026 Conference will be held on Monday 1st to Tuesday 2nd June

The Australian Christian Schools Library Conference is an annual event held in May or June in Sydney. It is open to all staff working in school libraries across Australia and is particularly focused on building networks and developing professional competence for staff working in Christian school libraries.

About Conference

Conference Program 2026

1st June (Monday)

8:30 Registration

9:00 Welcome and Devotions

9:30 Keynote speaker: Carol Ramsey

10:30 Morning Tea

11:00The Shortlist and New Literature: Paul MacDonald

12:30 Lunch (+ Trade Fair)

2:00Koorong

2:30Inquiry & Information Fluency: Dr Martin Dowson & Nicole van Wyk

3:30 Afternoon Tea & Networking

4:00AGM

4:30 Free

5:30 Conference Planning Committee Meeting

6:00 Dinner

7:0 Author Talk: Penny Reeve

2nd June (Tuesday)

8:30Welcome and Devotions

9:00Paul Matthews

10:00AI Panel

10:30Morning Tea

11:00AI Workshops

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Zart Art

2:00 Closing remarks

2:30 Shuttle to the airport

Our Speakers

Paul Matthews

Paul is an educational speaker and leader who is passionate about utilising AI in the classroom and in lesson preparation.

Paul Macdonald

Paul Macdonald owned the award-winning The Children's Bookshop which was a Sydney literary institution since 1971. Paul is the CBCA NSW President.

Carol Ramsey

Carol is a chaplain with lots of life experience and a heart for students. She is excited to share her perspectives with us.

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