Learning about Libraries: the Primary School Library Co-Ordinators’ Programme

Introduction
Welcome to the Learning about Libraries Programme. Participants are being offered an enjoyable and rewarding programme of learning and experience which will lead to a certificate of competence from the School Library Association.

Benefits to the participants
The opportunity to gain knowledge and to put it to practical use in your school library. This will result in a deeper understanding of the way the library operates and an understanding of how you can develop the library to serve the needs of the school.

Benefits to the school
The SLA offers practical training, advice and support to your library co-ordinator. The Learning about Libraries course will lead candidates through the processes involved in organising and running a school library with the aim to provide the best possible resource for the school.  The course consists of a series of modules which lead the participant through the essential skills needed, from basic routines to promotion and marketing and developing a library that fully supports the learning in the school.

Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone who has responsibility for the day to day running of a primary school library. The programme will suit TAs, HTLAs, parent volunteers and teaching staff who want to gain an insight into library routines.

Further information and next steps
If you are interested in enrolling please complete the enrolment form:

Enrolment Form Learning About Libraries

Word document, 24 kB (Requires Microsoft Word 97 or later)

and return it to:

School Library Association
1 Pine Court
Kembrey Park
SWINDON
SN2 8AD

For further information on the programme please telephone 01793 530166 or email info[at]sla.org.uk.