Learning about Libraries: the Primary School Library Co-Ordinators’ Programme

Introduction
Welcome to the Learning about Libraries Programme. Participants are being offered an enjoyable and rewarding programme of learning and experience which will lead to a certificate of competence from the School Library Association.

The Learning about Libraries course will lead candidates through the processes involved in organising and running a primary school library with the aim to provide the best possible resource for the school.  The course consists of a series of modules covering the essential skills needed, from basic routines to promotion and marketing and developing a library that fully supports the learning in the school. The training is provided by the following members of the SLA:
Lin Smith - Past Chair of SLA, Annike Dase - Vice Chair of SLA, Lesley Martin - Head Librarian, Culford School, Nikki Heath- school librarian, Jane O'Loughlin - school librarian, Sally Duncan - SLA Assistant Director

Benefits to the participants
The opportunity to gain knowledge and to put it to practical use in your school library. This will result in a deeper understanding of the way the library operates and an understanding of how you can develop the library to serve the needs of the school.

Benefits to the school
The SLA offers practical training, advice and support to your library co-ordinator. The Learning about Libraries course consists of 6 modules - participants choose 4 from the 6 for the basic course but can go on to do the extra 2 for an advanced certificate. Participants undertake a variety of practical tasks and provide evidence of what they have done and the impact it has had on the school. They should complete the course with an enhanced range of skills and strategies for improving the library provision in the school.

Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone who has responsibility for the day to day running of a primary school library. The programme will suit TAs, HTLAs, parent volunteers and teaching staff who want to gain an insight into library routines.

Further information and next steps

Overview of the course:

Overview of Learning about Libraries

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If you are interested in enrolling please complete the enrolment form:

Enrolment Form

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and return it to:

School Library Association
1 Pine Court
Kembrey Park
SWINDON
SN2 8AD

For further information on the programme please telephone 01793 530166 or email info[at]sla.org.uk.

To access the 6 modules:

• Module 1: The Physical Library - available to study now
• Module 2: Managing the Bookstock - available to study now
• Module 3: Information Skills - available to study now
• Module 4: Reading Promotion - available to study now
• Module 5: Practical Paperwork -available to study now
• Module 6: Evaluation and Action Planning - available to study now