We aim to support subscribing schools by providing high quality loan materials, as well as professional advice and support to a very high standard. The Schools Library Service staff can provide impartial advice on book selection, school libraries and book related activities.

Service Aims:

• To support the National Curriculum and the Literacy Strategy
• To encourage literacy & reading for enjoyment
• To enhance teaching and learning
• To offer practical advice and support on library related issues

Services:

• Project loans: Boxes of up to 25 books to support topic work.
• Literacy Strategy: Group readers, plays, fiction & non-fiction specifically chosen to support the Literacy Strategy.
• Fiction: A wide range of fiction & poetry to enhance reading in school and complement the school library.
• Advice: Professional and impartial advice on school libraries, their layout, stock and management.
• Book Ordering: Showroom of recommended titles for primary schools, plus ordering service. Most items can be ordered at 15% discount, with servicing and plastic jackets at a discounted rate.
• INSET: Occasional training courses, for both secondary and primary schools.
• Visits to schools: Regular visits to subscribing LEA primary schools offering practical support and advice.
• Secondary schools: Termly meetings for school librarians
• Book weeks: Advice on authors & illustrators to visit, posters, special book loans, and books on sale or return.
• Reading is Fundamental: co-ordinating and supporting class visits to the public library for book selection.
• Video Loan Service: Curriculum related videos for loan, delivered to and collected from schools on a weekly basis (Available only on a separate subscription).