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Welcome to our online platform where we offer free access to a stream of valuable information and educational material.
Online webinars, blog posts and articles discuss key topics such as wellness in library design, sustainability in libraries, merchandising to improve circulation stats, maximise collection engagement, impact and best practices in traffic flow.
WEBINARS
Raeco regularly hosts professional development webinars exploring a wide range of library topics and trends.
Each session runs for one hour and features a keynote presentation from an industry expert, followed by a live panel discussion where attendees can ask questions and share insights.
Can’t make it to a live session? All webinars are recorded and available here so you can watch anytime.
SIGNS OF SUCCESS: STRATEGIC MERCHANDISING & WAYFINDING IN LIBRARIES
Janine Murphy, Head of Junior Library at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore, presents from their newly redesigned library at the Junior Arts Centre.
This reimagined space is the result of two years of research, case studies, and community collaboration. Janine’s research examinies how children use signage, wayfinding, and navigational tools in library spaces.
She shares her findings, including insights into how children search for resources and move through library spaces. Janine explains how librarians can better adapt signage and navigational tools to meet the unique wayfinding needs of young patrons
Library professionals play a vital role in connecting communities with valuable knowledge. Let’s explore how we can champion food literacy for better educational outcomes.
Join us tomorrow for an insightful webinar exploring the latest research on how nutrition influences student behaviour, learning, and overall wellbeing.
Discover practical food literacy strategies that can be easily integrated into everyday life.
BUILDING MINDS - DESIGNING LEARNING SPACES FOR CONNECTION AND COHERENCE
Back to the Future…
Learning from research on neuroscience, health, and well-being for optimal learning outcomes—fostered by innovation in library and educational space design.
Join us for this fascinating presentation and conversation with Dr. Parul Minhas and
Dr. Scott Alterator, as they highlight the importance of the past in shaping the future of educational design and learning engagement.
COLOUR MY WORLD - THE STORIES BEHIND OUR FABRIC DESIGNS
Raeco’s Indigenous & Art Series Fabric Designs, incorporates the wonderful Understanding Connection from the Old River Red Gum, and Our Storytellers and the Knowledge Holders, co-designed with Crow Emu Authentic Aboriginal Artist, Peter Fowler.
Also, new to the fold, we take a look at whimsical artist, Claudia Rubinstein’s colourful and intricate work.
THE INSIDE STORY... LIBRARY DESIGN - NOT JUST A PRETTY COVER
Get the inside scoop from Library Practitioners, a renowned and highly respected Award-winning Australian Interior Designer and other industry leaders.
We’ll be talking with a focus on library interiors and how to achieve the best result for your library or school community.
If you’re planning a complete refurb, or to change a section or corner of your library, take a look at this webinar recording.
ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL
Being “seen” in our libraries and places of learning is critically important for engaged literacy, reading and education.
Diversity and Inclusion are the key to supporting our most “sidelined” in our learning communities.
Join us for a discussion about how we can ensure our young people are not left “on the shelf” when it comes to learning, reading, and library engagement!
Australian Children’s Laureate – acclaimed Author Sally Rippin, the new DANZ (Diversity and Inclusion) Children’s Book Awards coordinator Kate Foster, and Digital Innovation Manager Dan Donahoo, will highlight and discuss specific ways to address the well-being, inclusion and success of diverse young readers, alongside increasing access for all to your library spaces.
JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER
Our sustainability webinar provides real life experiences from Librarians and Library organisations who have either: switched from not covering their books, from using regular book covering, to Bioguard 80® – fully biodegradable book covering.
The presenters discuss the benefits that using fully biodegradable book covering has brought their libraries now – plus the benefits and cost savings it will continue to bring in the future.
UNLEASHING THE SUPERPOWERS
Bibliotheca and Raeco partnered to present this webinar where experts present, discuss and share their thoughts about engaging reluctant readers through comics and graphic novels.
Keynote speaker, Prof. Stephen Krashen, a world-renowned expert in comic book research, is joined by special guest Iurgi Urrutia, ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics Convenor as they talk about how to engage reluctant readers through comics and graphic novels.
SUSTAINABILITY AND YOUR LIBRARY
In this webinar we discuss a number of sustainability issues that face Libraries today. Our panel of experts then provide details on activities and strategies all Libraries can implement to promote and improve sustainability.
Keynote presenter, Christine Stayte [PYP Coordinating Principal at Sekolah Ciputra], discusses a range of sustainability initiatives and trends in libraries.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES - UNLEASHING SOCIAL MARKETING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Discover unique strategies that highlight the societal benefits of libraries and learn from Dr. Angela Savage and a panel of experts.
Explore how social marketing can boost your library’s community impact.
This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their library’s outreach.
wellness in design
During design stages, most architects and planners are rarely asked to employ strategies that promote the mental and physical health of children.
Raeco & Steelcase Learning are proud to present a one hour webinar where we look at and discuss the benefits Library design can have on the wellbeing of students.
VIRTUAL NATIONAL LIBRARIES CONFERENCE
Featuring a panel of experts to help navigate you through changes in library spaces during resulting from Covid 19.
RAECO DISPLAY AND MERCHANDISING WITH SEATING AND SHELVING
Raeco’s Director of Sales, Trevor McCann and Marketing Manager, Dean Parker present a quick review of modern library layouts and merchandising.
They include top tips on maximising impact, visual interest and circulation stats.
BLOGS
PROFOUND CHANGES FOR A GROWING COMMUNITY
Raeco’s Philanthropic program reached a new high with the delivery of containers full of seating and tables products to the Asian Hope International School in Cambodia. The School is growing in numbers from the time of our initial partnership – from 280 students to over 600. Students are aged from year 1 through to 12. It is delightful to see…
MYTHBUSTING: THE TRUTHS BEHIND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BOOK PROTECTION
When some libraries advised us they were not covering their books for environmental reasons – we listened. Uncovered books do not last as long as covered books, which may negate any environmental advantage. They lack the additional spine protection book covering provides and can contribute to lower circulation rates – due to “tatty” covers. We decided that if there…
world first library product
Raeco is committed to environmental sustainability – it’s in our name RAECO.
A global leader in book covering, we’ve spent the last three years developing a biodegradable book covering solution. The result is Bioguard 80® – the world’s first fully biodegradable book covering. We’ve successfully developed an “active biodegradable ingredient” that enables Bioguard 80® to fully biodegrade when placed in…
PHILANTROPHY AT PLAY
Asian Hope International School (AHIS), Cambodia Raeco’s ventures beyond Australia and around the world connected us with Asian Hope School where 300 school children were without a library. There are few pictures that would convey the happiness and privilege associated with this opportunity. 300 School children now have space where they can engage, learn, collaborate and play in their own…
