TMC is a biennial research symposium and think tank. TMC invites researchers, school library practitioners, educational leaders and policy-makers to move forward together and collaboratively explore ideas, inspire each other and build collective knowledge of the learning commons approach as part of sustainable school improvement.
Canadian School Libraries is pleased to be partnering with the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA) and The Association of Library Consultants and Coordinators of Ontario (TALCO) to present TMC8 as part of the Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference 2025.
TMC8 Theme: Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada: A Framework for Success
TMC8 Sub-Themes:
- Physical and Virtual LLC spaces
- Technological Infrastructures
- Human Resources
- Accessibility
- Ethical Standards
- LLC Management
- A Culture of Growth
- Accountability
TMC8 Call for Papers
Canadian School Libraries calls on school library professionals and scholars to conduct teacher action research and/or scholarly research inspired by the theme and sub-themes for TMC8. Learn more about the Call for Papers.
Ideas to Inspire Your Research
The article in the Winter 2024 edition of CSL Journal, Announcing TMC8! Strengthening Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada, shares ideas for focusing your research, based on the TMC8 theme and sub-themes. Check it out!
Resources to Get You Thinking
This resource provides annotated links to articles and research to get you started on your research, based on the theme and sub-themes of TMC8.
Canadian School Libraries Research Toolkit
The CSL Research Toolkit removes the intimidation factor from the idea of conducting research, providing a simple guide. Use the toolkit to inform your approach to exploring questions that you have relevant to the theme and sub-themes of TMC8.
Canadian School Libraries Research Archive
The CSL Research Archive makes scholarly and practitioner research from all Treasure Mountain Canada research symposiums accessible and searchable. Use the archive to explore this growing “made in Canada” idea bank.