Resource Library

Our Resource Library holds hundreds of How to Guides, lesson plans, powerpoints and templates to make running and maximising a school library easier. Some are available to Free Members, but to access them all you need to be a current paid member of the SLA. 
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Benefits of Reading For Pleasure report

Research on the benefits of reading for pleasure from the DFE

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Benefits of Reading For Pleasure report

Research on the benefits of reading for pleasure from the DFE

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Budget Planner

An example budget planner to help you manage your school library budget.

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Budget Planner

An example budget planner to help you manage your school library budget.

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CILIP School Librarianship Advocacy Strategy

CILIP school librarianship advocacy strategy

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CILIP School Librarianship Advocacy Strategy

CILIP school librarianship advocacy strategy

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CLA PaperCut FAQs

Frequently asked questions on the use of the Copyright Licensing Agency PaperCut in school libraries

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CLA PaperCut FAQs

Frequently asked questions on the use of the Copyright Licensing Agency PaperCut in school libraries

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CLA PaperCut integration

This guide will walk you through how to use the PaperCut MF integration with the Copyright Licensing Agency.

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CLA PaperCut integration

This guide will walk you through how to use the PaperCut MF integration with the Copyright Licensing Agency.

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CLA Papercut Overview

Copyright Licensing Agency Papercut data collection explanation

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CLA Papercut Overview

Copyright Licensing Agency Papercut data collection explanation

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Copyright FAQs

General advice on copyright e.g. how much of a book are we allowed to copy?

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Copyright FAQs

General advice on copyright e.g. how much of a book are we allowed to copy?

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Critical Thinking Booklist

Sixth Form Extended Reading Critical Thinking booklist

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Critical Thinking Booklist

Sixth Form Extended Reading Critical Thinking booklist

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FOSIL Framework Example

FOSIL framework example from Oakham School

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FOSIL Framework Example

FOSIL framework example from Oakham School

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Great School Libraries Report 2023

Great School Libraries report 2023 Equal Opportunities? An Imbalance of Opportunities

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Great School Libraries Report 2023

Great School Libraries report 2023 Equal Opportunities? An Imbalance of Opportunities

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Hailstorm Book Words

Hailstorm book words lesson activity

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Hailstorm Book Words

Hailstorm book words lesson activity

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History of Art Reading List for Post 16

Post 16/Sixth form extended reading list for History of Art

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History of Art Reading List for Post 16

Post 16/Sixth form extended reading list for History of Art

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Informational postcard - fake news

Informational postcard - fake news

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Informational postcard - fake news

Informational postcard - fake news

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LGBTQ+ Booklist March 2025

LGBTQ+ booklist KS1 - KS5

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LGBTQ+ Booklist March 2025

LGBTQ+ booklist KS1 - KS5

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LGBTQ+ Booklist

LGBTQ+ booklist KS1 - KS4

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LGBTQ+ Booklist

LGBTQ+ booklist KS1 - KS4

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Life Changing Libraries report

Life Changing Libraries report Booktrust

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Life Changing Libraries report

Life Changing Libraries report Booktrust

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Michael Morpurgo Sunlight of Literature poster

Poster with Michael Morpurgo quote: 'The sunlight of literature can touch hearts and souls'

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Michael Morpurgo Sunlight of Literature poster

Poster with Michael Morpurgo quote: 'The sunlight of literature can touch hearts and souls'

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National Numeracy Day Booklist

Books to use when celebrating National Numeracy Day

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National Numeracy Day Booklist

Books to use when celebrating National Numeracy Day

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Neurodiversity Booklist - Primary

These colourful and creative titles celebrate the voices of neurodiverse children. From the joyful to the deeply moving, these books foster empathy and represent neurodiverse children’s worlds and experiences. This list was updated in spring 2026.

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Neurodiversity Booklist - Primary

These colourful and creative titles celebrate the voices of neurodiverse children. From the joyful to the deeply moving, these books foster empathy and represent neurodiverse children’s worlds and experiences. This list was updated in spring 2026.

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Neurodiversity Booklist - Secondary

This expertly curated list captures the voices and experiences of neurodiverse children. Funny, dramatic, moving and informative, these titles will engage a range of readers.

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Neurodiversity Booklist - Secondary

This expertly curated list captures the voices and experiences of neurodiverse children. Funny, dramatic, moving and informative, these titles will engage a range of readers.

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