About the awards

WA School Library Team of the Year

This award recognises and honours an exceptional school library team in a school setting whose professional practice as a team has a positive impact on student achievement and information literacy across the school.

WA Teacher Librarian of the Year 

This award recognises and honours an exceptional Teacher Librarian in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on student achievement and information literacy.

WA School Librarian of the Year (new in 2023)

This award recognises and honours an exceptional School Librarian in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on the services provided by their school library.

WA Library Technician of the Year 

This award recognises and honours an exceptional Library Technician in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on the services provided by their school library.

WA Library Officer of the Year 

This award recognises and honours an exceptional Library Officer in a school setting whose practice has a positive impact on the services provided by their school library.

Honorary Life Member

Presented to members in recognition and appreciation of their continual service to WASLA, school libraries and the Library and Information Service profession at both a state and national level.

Recommendation for the Honorary Life Membership Award should be sent to wasla@wasla.asn.au prior to each AGM.