How is your library doing?
We can:
- write a report on current provision with recommendations for improvement
- work with you to develop a library policy and formulate a realistic action plan.
Are you scheduled to have an Ofsted inspection in the near future or does the library feature in your action plan?
We can:
- provide advice on preparing for an inspection
- offer guidance on drawing up an action plan.
Does your library need refurbishment?
Whether large or small we can:
- advise on layout
- offer impartial advice on appropriate library shelving and furniture
- draw up plans and/or shelving schedules.
A new school library?
The Schools Library Service has long offered friendly impartial advice to help you achieve the library you need. Please contact us if you would like further information.
Is your stock causing you concern?
We can:
- identify fiction and non fiction stock which is old, in poor condition, inaccurate or no longer relevant
- identify gaps in non-fiction subject coverage and advise on appropriate titles.
Is you library being used effectively?
We can:
- classify your non-fiction stock to make it easier for pupils to use
- provide advice on guiding and display
- provide advice on promotion of the library
- provide advice, inset and practical support on developing library and information skills
- provide training in basic library routines for library staff and pupils.
Would you like to organise a book event?
We can:
- advise on planning your event, including choice of an author
- provide resources relevant to your visiting author
- provide advice on the promotion of reading.
Do you want to link the library and information technology?
We can:
- advise on the use of information technology in the school library
- advise on library automation systems.
Improve your library: a self evaluation process
School libraries can provide a flexible place for learning where project work, individual study, group research, reading and the teaching of ICT can all take place.
As part of your whole school self-evaluation, the DSCF model provides a tool to enable those responsible for school libraries to assess the quality of what they provide, as well as providing practical advice and suggestions for improving the way that the library supports pupil learning.
The document can be downloaded from:
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/schoollibraries/
The Schools Library Service offers a service on developing your new library. If you would like any help or support on this, please 
contact us.
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