School Library Services (SLS) are library services offered to schools - all phases and sectors - by local authorities. The way each service operates varies around the country. SLSs are run by experienced, qualified librarians who have knowledge of the curriculum and of children's literature. They offer schools incredible value for money:

  • Advising schools and providing training on managing and developing schools’ own libraries and teaching resources in schools, on teaching information literacy skills to enable children to become independent learners and in helping schools create a reading culture.
  • Loaning or making available for purchase carefully chosen resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom and to support wider reading for pleasure and enjoyment. 
  • Accessing such programmes as Pergamon Mu LMS, the School Library Award and the UK Reading Road Map.

Even if your own authority SLS no longer exists, a neighbouring SLS may offer you some if not all services. 

For further links to SLSs: School Library Services

Visit SLS-UK