School Library Association

Resource type: CPD resource, CPD course

Price band: £

Key stage: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Region(s): All of UK

The School Library Association provides training and access to a range of resources to support the running of school libraries across the UK. Services include:

Training – a programme of in-person and online events, on demand courses and webcasts and an annual Weekend Course in June.
Practical and personalised advice through an advice line or mentoring service.
The School Librarian – a quarterly journal full of best practice, tips and book reviews for all ages (free to members and available by subscription to non-members).
Publications – a range of guides covering topics such as Information Literacy, Reading for Pleasure, Wellbeing and Developing Digital Resources.
Online Resources – including themed booklists and posters.

Access to the full range of support services is via an annual membership.

Cost: Annual membership £95 per year. Training and publication costs will vary.

About the School Library Association: The School Library Association (SLA) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports schools to develop their school library, establish a reading culture and deliver independent learning skill in order to help all children and young people fulfil their potential. In addition, the SLA undertakes research into the benefits of school library provision and campaigns for all schools in the UK to have their own (or shared) staffed library.

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A limited range of resources and training opportunities are available with a Free Membership, including a Get Everyone Reading publication with tips from author Alec Williams on how to promote a reading for pleasure culture in your school.
The SLA runs four awards, including the Information Book Award, the School Librarian of the Year Award, the Community Award and the Enterprise of the Year Award.