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This webcast will cover why extra-curricular activities are important, decision making and planning, and examples of clubs and activities you can organise.

Join Kristabelle, School Librarian of the Year 2020/21, as she shares some of her tried and tested ideas to boost library use.

This webcast will cover why extra-curricular activities are important, decision making and planning, and examples of clubs and activities you can organise.

Join Kristabelle, School Librarian of the Year 2020/21, as she shares some of her tried and tested ideas to boost library use.

This webcast will cover why extra-curricular activities are important, decision making and planning, and examples of clubs and activities you can organise.

Join Kristabelle, School Librarian of the Year 2020/21, as she shares some of her tried and tested ideas to boost library use.

Save money by purchasing Censorship Series webcasts as a set of three - Being Legally Aware, Building Your Policy and Activating Your Policy.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if you're an SLG member)

Save money by purchasing Censorship Series webcasts as a set of three - Being Legally Aware, Building Your Policy and Activating Your Policy.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if you're an SLG member)

Save money by purchasing Censorship Series webcasts as a set of three - Being Legally Aware, Building Your Policy and Activating Your Policy.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if you're an SLG member)

This webcast is a chance to watch session 1 of a series of webinars CILIP, CILIP SLG and SLA ran exploring some of the issues around censorship in school libraries and offers the opportunity to become informed, prepared and confident.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if not provided by SLG).

The tension between the right for every child to choose what they read, and the need for us to safeguard our young people has never been a trickier balance to strike.

Join Kristabelle Williams as she explores the legal position on this issue and the rights of the child.

Save money and buy all 3 sessions in the series as a bundle.

This webcast is a chance to watch session 1 of a series of webinars CILIP, CILIP SLG and SLA ran exploring some of the issues around censorship in school libraries and offers the opportunity to become informed, prepared and confident.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if not provided by SLG).

The tension between the right for every child to choose what they read, and the need for us to safeguard our young people has never been a trickier balance to strike.

Join Kristabelle Williams as she explores the legal position on this issue and the rights of the child.

Save money and buy all 3 sessions in the series as a bundle.

This webcast is a chance to watch session 1 of a series of webinars CILIP, CILIP SLG and SLA ran exploring some of the issues around censorship in school libraries and offers the opportunity to become informed, prepared and confident.

Free for members and also to SLG members (email [email protected] for the code if not provided by SLG).

The tension between the right for every child to choose what they read, and the need for us to safeguard our young people has never been a trickier balance to strike.

Join Kristabelle Williams as she explores the legal position on this issue and the rights of the child.

Save money and buy all 3 sessions in the series as a bundle.

With this webcast of a popular session, consider what is the best way to arrange YOUR school library?
Are you unsure about genrefication? Thinking of ditching Dewey?
This webcast will include:

- Exploration of stock arrangement methods along with practical advice and suggestions of what to consider

- A presentation from Learning Resource Centre Manager at Forge Valley School Hayden Gigner as he shares his experiences of re-ordering his collection

With this webcast of a popular session, consider what is the best way to arrange YOUR school library?
Are you unsure about genrefication? Thinking of ditching Dewey?
This webcast will include:

- Exploration of stock arrangement methods along with practical advice and suggestions of what to consider

- A presentation from Learning Resource Centre Manager at Forge Valley School Hayden Gigner as he shares his experiences of re-ordering his collection

With this webcast of a popular session, consider what is the best way to arrange YOUR school library?
Are you unsure about genrefication? Thinking of ditching Dewey?
This webcast will include:

- Exploration of stock arrangement methods along with practical advice and suggestions of what to consider

- A presentation from Learning Resource Centre Manager at Forge Valley School Hayden Gigner as he shares his experiences of re-ordering his collection

This publication will be particularly relevant for any education professionals based in a primary school planning to establish a school library, or those looking to enhance their existing one.

Written by Dawn Woods, Member Development Librarian for the SLA and former manager of Worcestershire County Council School Library Services, the publication shares a wealth of experience through chapters such as ‘What role does a school library play?’ and ‘Setting goals in a development plan’, as well as practical advice on what furniture, resources and technology are required.

There is also a useful section on using the library for learning/information literacy, plus the appendices include a budget planner, a health and safety checklist and some games to help promote the library to pupils.

Reader Review
'Establishing a Primary School Library' is an invaluable resource to anyone who is starting out as a primary school librarian, or wanting to put forward a case for a school library to school leaders. It gathers together evidence, research and data to support the undeniable belief that a school library is not only desirable, but necessary in primary settings. It also provides guidance on every aspect of the process; from building a room to choosing bookshelves, to stocking those shelves, to planning the library's output. With information that can be selected and used as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The booklet gives templates for school paperwork such as development plans or funding requests, as well as games and activities that can be used, and where to find resources, ideas or support; with information that can be picked out as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The best thing that this publication does, however, is answer the head-scratching questions of "where on earth do I start?" and "how do I actually make that happen?". Rebecca Campling

2023. ISBN 9781911222293.

This publication will be particularly relevant for any education professionals based in a primary school planning to establish a school library, or those looking to enhance their existing one.

Written by Dawn Woods, Member Development Librarian for the SLA and former manager of Worcestershire County Council School Library Services, the publication shares a wealth of experience through chapters such as ‘What role does a school library play?’ and ‘Setting goals in a development plan’, as well as practical advice on what furniture, resources and technology are required.

There is also a useful section on using the library for learning/information literacy, plus the appendices include a budget planner, a health and safety checklist and some games to help promote the library to pupils.

Reader Review
'Establishing a Primary School Library' is an invaluable resource to anyone who is starting out as a primary school librarian, or wanting to put forward a case for a school library to school leaders. It gathers together evidence, research and data to support the undeniable belief that a school library is not only desirable, but necessary in primary settings. It also provides guidance on every aspect of the process; from building a room to choosing bookshelves, to stocking those shelves, to planning the library's output. With information that can be selected and used as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The booklet gives templates for school paperwork such as development plans or funding requests, as well as games and activities that can be used, and where to find resources, ideas or support; with information that can be picked out as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The best thing that this publication does, however, is answer the head-scratching questions of "where on earth do I start?" and "how do I actually make that happen?". Rebecca Campling

2023. ISBN 9781911222293.

This publication will be particularly relevant for any education professionals based in a primary school planning to establish a school library, or those looking to enhance their existing one.

Written by Dawn Woods, Member Development Librarian for the SLA and former manager of Worcestershire County Council School Library Services, the publication shares a wealth of experience through chapters such as ‘What role does a school library play?’ and ‘Setting goals in a development plan’, as well as practical advice on what furniture, resources and technology are required.

There is also a useful section on using the library for learning/information literacy, plus the appendices include a budget planner, a health and safety checklist and some games to help promote the library to pupils.

Reader Review
'Establishing a Primary School Library' is an invaluable resource to anyone who is starting out as a primary school librarian, or wanting to put forward a case for a school library to school leaders. It gathers together evidence, research and data to support the undeniable belief that a school library is not only desirable, but necessary in primary settings. It also provides guidance on every aspect of the process; from building a room to choosing bookshelves, to stocking those shelves, to planning the library's output. With information that can be selected and used as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The booklet gives templates for school paperwork such as development plans or funding requests, as well as games and activities that can be used, and where to find resources, ideas or support; with information that can be picked out as required, or adapted for a number of settings and contexts. The best thing that this publication does, however, is answer the head-scratching questions of "where on earth do I start?" and "how do I actually make that happen?". Rebecca Campling

2023. ISBN 9781911222293.

The Learning about Libraries Programme consists of 6 modules, broken down into a number of Units. These are the compulsory modules for the course - 1. Managing the Bookstock and 2. Evaluation and Action Planning. Access to further modules will be denied unless these have been purchased first.


User Feedback
I have acquired a deeper understanding and appreciation for the work that we do as Librarians. I also appreciate the training in the methodical approach to tasks. I am already seeing the benefits of collaborating with teachers- the library is now being used for research purposes and I am able to assist both students and teachers to a greater degree thanks to the modules that I have completed.

The Learning about Libraries Programme consists of 6 modules, broken down into a number of Units. These are the compulsory modules for the course - 1. Managing the Bookstock and 2. Evaluation and Action Planning. Access to further modules will be denied unless these have been purchased first.


User Feedback
I have acquired a deeper understanding and appreciation for the work that we do as Librarians. I also appreciate the training in the methodical approach to tasks. I am already seeing the benefits of collaborating with teachers- the library is now being used for research purposes and I am able to assist both students and teachers to a greater degree thanks to the modules that I have completed.

The Learning about Libraries Programme consists of 6 modules, broken down into a number of Units. These are the compulsory modules for the course - 1. Managing the Bookstock and 2. Evaluation and Action Planning. Access to further modules will be denied unless these have been purchased first.


User Feedback
I have acquired a deeper understanding and appreciation for the work that we do as Librarians. I also appreciate the training in the methodical approach to tasks. I am already seeing the benefits of collaborating with teachers- the library is now being used for research purposes and I am able to assist both students and teachers to a greater degree thanks to the modules that I have completed.

Module 4 - Reading Promotion
This module covers planning and identifying activities for your school calendar, and the practicalities of holding the event. Completion of Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

Module 4 - Reading Promotion
This module covers planning and identifying activities for your school calendar, and the practicalities of holding the event. Completion of Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

Module 4 - Reading Promotion
This module covers planning and identifying activities for your school calendar, and the practicalities of holding the event. Completion of Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

Module 6 - Practical Paperwork
This module will help you to focus the aims of your library and equip your library with key documents that will serve to record the library’s impact on the school, and develop it further through careful planning. Completion of Learning About Libraries Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

Module 6 - Practical Paperwork
This module will help you to focus the aims of your library and equip your library with key documents that will serve to record the library’s impact on the school, and develop it further through careful planning. Completion of Learning About Libraries Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

Module 6 - Practical Paperwork
This module will help you to focus the aims of your library and equip your library with key documents that will serve to record the library’s impact on the school, and develop it further through careful planning. Completion of Learning About Libraries Primary Core Modules is required before purchasing this module.

In this webcast, Professor Julian McDougall considers the role that school libraries play in the critical debates surrounding fake news and misinformation online, drawing on his publication 'The Palgrave Handbook of Media Misinformation'.

In this webcast, Professor Julian McDougall considers the role that school libraries play in the critical debates surrounding fake news and misinformation online, drawing on his publication 'The Palgrave Handbook of Media Misinformation'.

In this webcast, Professor Julian McDougall considers the role that school libraries play in the critical debates surrounding fake news and misinformation online, drawing on his publication 'The Palgrave Handbook of Media Misinformation'.

This SLA Guidelines publication is designed to be a helpful starting place for anyone who wants to begin their journey into understanding the evaluation tools, guidance and framework which the IFLA School Library Guidelines provide.

The IFLA Guidelines take the lessons of school library impact studies to an international research context stretching back over 60 years, making it a highly effective way to consider the structure and impact of your school library.

The stated purpose of the IFLA Guidelines is to inform decision makers at national and local levels around the world, to support the library community, and to help school leaders implement effective school libraries. They are designed to be inspirational and aspirational, as well as to consider how improvements can be made, school libraries can be developed or additions argued for effectively.

This publication is a brief primer to help you get to grips with the IFLA Guidelines, how they may help you, and why you might want to read them in full.

Each of the different guideline chapter groupings are examined through selected extracts from the executive summaries and recommendations followed by observations on this material. These observations help to place the guidance in a practical context in addition to providing points for further consideration and exploration. A very useful text to help assist any school librarian in implementing these guidelines in their own school setting as well as leading conversations with Senior Management around library provision which, in the current educational climate, is especially pertinent. Ella Taylor

2023. ISBN 9781911222309.

This SLA Guidelines publication is designed to be a helpful starting place for anyone who wants to begin their journey into understanding the evaluation tools, guidance and framework which the IFLA School Library Guidelines provide.

The IFLA Guidelines take the lessons of school library impact studies to an international research context stretching back over 60 years, making it a highly effective way to consider the structure and impact of your school library.

The stated purpose of the IFLA Guidelines is to inform decision makers at national and local levels around the world, to support the library community, and to help school leaders implement effective school libraries. They are designed to be inspirational and aspirational, as well as to consider how improvements can be made, school libraries can be developed or additions argued for effectively.

This publication is a brief primer to help you get to grips with the IFLA Guidelines, how they may help you, and why you might want to read them in full.

Each of the different guideline chapter groupings are examined through selected extracts from the executive summaries and recommendations followed by observations on this material. These observations help to place the guidance in a practical context in addition to providing points for further consideration and exploration. A very useful text to help assist any school librarian in implementing these guidelines in their own school setting as well as leading conversations with Senior Management around library provision which, in the current educational climate, is especially pertinent. Ella Taylor

2023. ISBN 9781911222309.

This SLA Guidelines publication is designed to be a helpful starting place for anyone who wants to begin their journey into understanding the evaluation tools, guidance and framework which the IFLA School Library Guidelines provide.

The IFLA Guidelines take the lessons of school library impact studies to an international research context stretching back over 60 years, making it a highly effective way to consider the structure and impact of your school library.

The stated purpose of the IFLA Guidelines is to inform decision makers at national and local levels around the world, to support the library community, and to help school leaders implement effective school libraries. They are designed to be inspirational and aspirational, as well as to consider how improvements can be made, school libraries can be developed or additions argued for effectively.

This publication is a brief primer to help you get to grips with the IFLA Guidelines, how they may help you, and why you might want to read them in full.

Each of the different guideline chapter groupings are examined through selected extracts from the executive summaries and recommendations followed by observations on this material. These observations help to place the guidance in a practical context in addition to providing points for further consideration and exploration. A very useful text to help assist any school librarian in implementing these guidelines in their own school setting as well as leading conversations with Senior Management around library provision which, in the current educational climate, is especially pertinent. Ella Taylor

2023. ISBN 9781911222309.

The benefits of reading for pleasure have been well known to many teachers, librarians and parents for decades. This online course will help you build and evidence a whole school reading culture for your school and the wider community.

The benefits of reading for pleasure have been well known to many teachers, librarians and parents for decades. This online course will help you build and evidence a whole school reading culture for your school and the wider community.

The benefits of reading for pleasure have been well known to many teachers, librarians and parents for decades. This online course will help you build and evidence a whole school reading culture for your school and the wider community.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an ideal opportunity for Library Staff to be invovled in developing students skills. This course (equivalent to 1 day of training - 6 hours) will guide you through the process.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an ideal opportunity for Library Staff to be invovled in developing students skills. This course (equivalent to 1 day of training - 6 hours) will guide you through the process.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an ideal opportunity for Library Staff to be invovled in developing students skills. This course (equivalent to 1 day of training - 6 hours) will guide you through the process.

Discover how we can use game-based learning and gamification to teach library skills in a way that helps students become more adept at critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. This course is the equivalent to 1 day of training (6 hours).

Discover how we can use game-based learning and gamification to teach library skills in a way that helps students become more adept at critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. This course is the equivalent to 1 day of training (6 hours).

Discover how we can use game-based learning and gamification to teach library skills in a way that helps students become more adept at critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. This course is the equivalent to 1 day of training (6 hours).

Being in charge of the school library means you are responsible for its development and impact - but how do you know how to do this? Leadership can seem scary, but leadership exists at all levels of seniority and is vital for school libraries.

This course demystifies leadership within school libraries and guides you through developing yourself as a leader, managing staff, volunteers and pupils, and by doing this, ensuring your school library is connected to the wider school.

Everybody who works in a school is a part of a team, each with their own role to play and leadership to offer. This course is the equivalent of a one day training course and provides a valuable foundation, with exercises and reflection tasks, as well as options for further learning at the end of each module. Each delegate receives a certificate on completion of the course.

The modules are:

1) What makes a great leader? - Discusses the characteristics of a good leader, and the skills and competencies needed.

2) Your role and organisation - This modules looks at acknowledging what you want for yourself and your role and leading from the middle.

3) Growing Support Networks - Isolation for leaders and for school library staff can be a significant challenge, so this module explores how to combat that; whether in school or beyond.

4) Leadership in Practice - This module focuses on the operational side of things - getting things done - from organisation to management, project management to creativity.

5) Managing People - working with volunteers, students and/or paid team members is a unique skillset. This module looks at recruitment, inductions, appraisals and development.

6) Keep on Growing - The final module looks at change, impact, lifelong development, and reflection to ensure your leadership and learning doesn't stop when you finish this course.

SLA President Richard Gerver recorded this video for those thinking about taking this course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAaS62gM7cU

Being in charge of the school library means you are responsible for its development and impact - but how do you know how to do this? Leadership can seem scary, but leadership exists at all levels of seniority and is vital for school libraries.

This course demystifies leadership within school libraries and guides you through developing yourself as a leader, managing staff, volunteers and pupils, and by doing this, ensuring your school library is connected to the wider school.

Everybody who works in a school is a part of a team, each with their own role to play and leadership to offer. This course is the equivalent of a one day training course and provides a valuable foundation, with exercises and reflection tasks, as well as options for further learning at the end of each module. Each delegate receives a certificate on completion of the course.

The modules are:

1) What makes a great leader? - Discusses the characteristics of a good leader, and the skills and competencies needed.

2) Your role and organisation - This modules looks at acknowledging what you want for yourself and your role and leading from the middle.

3) Growing Support Networks - Isolation for leaders and for school library staff can be a significant challenge, so this module explores how to combat that; whether in school or beyond.

4) Leadership in Practice - This module focuses on the operational side of things - getting things done - from organisation to management, project management to creativity.

5) Managing People - working with volunteers, students and/or paid team members is a unique skillset. This module looks at recruitment, inductions, appraisals and development.

6) Keep on Growing - The final module looks at change, impact, lifelong development, and reflection to ensure your leadership and learning doesn't stop when you finish this course.

SLA President Richard Gerver recorded this video for those thinking about taking this course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAaS62gM7cU

Being in charge of the school library means you are responsible for its development and impact - but how do you know how to do this? Leadership can seem scary, but leadership exists at all levels of seniority and is vital for school libraries.

This course demystifies leadership within school libraries and guides you through developing yourself as a leader, managing staff, volunteers and pupils, and by doing this, ensuring your school library is connected to the wider school.

Everybody who works in a school is a part of a team, each with their own role to play and leadership to offer. This course is the equivalent of a one day training course and provides a valuable foundation, with exercises and reflection tasks, as well as options for further learning at the end of each module. Each delegate receives a certificate on completion of the course.

The modules are:

1) What makes a great leader? - Discusses the characteristics of a good leader, and the skills and competencies needed.

2) Your role and organisation - This modules looks at acknowledging what you want for yourself and your role and leading from the middle.

3) Growing Support Networks - Isolation for leaders and for school library staff can be a significant challenge, so this module explores how to combat that; whether in school or beyond.

4) Leadership in Practice - This module focuses on the operational side of things - getting things done - from organisation to management, project management to creativity.

5) Managing People - working with volunteers, students and/or paid team members is a unique skillset. This module looks at recruitment, inductions, appraisals and development.

6) Keep on Growing - The final module looks at change, impact, lifelong development, and reflection to ensure your leadership and learning doesn't stop when you finish this course.

SLA President Richard Gerver recorded this video for those thinking about taking this course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAaS62gM7cU

This video based course is for anyone who supervises students in a library setting and will help you to develop effective behaviour management strategies for your library. It is the equivalent of between 1 and 2 hours of training.

This video based course is for anyone who supervises students in a library setting and will help you to develop effective behaviour management strategies for your library. It is the equivalent of between 1 and 2 hours of training.

This video based course is for anyone who supervises students in a library setting and will help you to develop effective behaviour management strategies for your library. It is the equivalent of between 1 and 2 hours of training.