School Library Association

The SLA works towards all schools in the UK having their own (or shared) staffed library to help all children and young people fulfil their potential. School staff and children should have access to a wide and varied range of resources and have the support of an expert guide in reading, research, media and information literacy. We provide training and access to resources to support the running of school libraries and the continuing development of all staff, as well as advocating for and allowing other educational staff to maximise their understanding and use of school libraries. We offer: Support with your school library, building a reading culture or research and media and information literacy skills through: Providing advice and guidance based on the needs and priorities of the school Offering relevant training for teachers who line manage the library Enabling the measurement and celebration of CPD for reading and research provision Consultancy services include visiting a school to develop a vision for reading and research skills, and includes a development plan for the school library linked to the aims of the school Providing leaders with opportunities to celebrate their staff and projects Developing and sharing research into the impacts of and benefits of school libraries Supporting recruitment with template job descriptions, our Recruitment Guide and Skills and Expertise for school libraries and by advertising roles.