School libraries - advice and training

Schools who subscribe to the service benefit in many ways.

• Support network for schools staff who are responsible for the school library.
• Professional development opportunities to support school improvement processes.
• Fiction Book Collection may increase out of hour's usage of the school library inspiring children to read for pleasure.
• Schools Library Service loan materials are specially selected to make meaningful contributions to pupils' learning and development.
• Access to over 122,000 book items ensuring a cost-effective alternative to the purchase of expensive books.
• Online ordering facilities.
• Teachers have access to personal loan details and to the Schools Library Service Catalogue via the internet.
• Information and reviews of new children's literature available on the Schools Library Service website.
• Partnership work with national, regional and local agencies. E.g. The Reading Agency, Booktrust, and the National Literacy Trust.

Our stock

We have a selection of stock that has been carefully selected based on its quality and relevance to the curriculum. These items include:

• Picture books
• Stories and novels
• Information books
• Videos and DVDs
• Posters
• Big books
• Large print books
• Dual language picture books
• Group reading sets