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Background information

• Early language and literacy in NSW public libraries: framework for developing and evaluating early literacy sessions (PDF) - a set of guidelines that supports public libraries in developing and evaluating early literacy initiatives. 

• Early language and literacy: review of research with implications for early literacy programs at NSW public libraries (PDF) - a comprehensive literature review of research on early literacy practices and development in diverse homes and communities and associated literacy outcomes to identify the prior-to-school literacy competencies and contextual factors related to success at school and beyond. 

Templates

• Library community analysis template (Word)
• Sample completed community analysis (PDF)
• Early language and literacy domains template (Word)
• Early literacy session planning template
• Early literacy session run sheet
• Sample early literacy session run sheet (PDF)