We believe that every child / learner is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA is committed to supporting everyone involved with school libraries, promoting high quality learning opportunities for all.

A. Primary

An Information Literacy Curriculum for Primary Schools in Scotland *

Developing the Primary School Library

Developing Information Literacy Through the Primary School Library

Reading for Information and Enjoyment *

B. Primary and Secondary

Library Display  *

Weblogs – the essentials *

Website Surgery

C. Secondary

Good Thinking! Promoting Thinking Skills Through the Secondary School LRC *

New Kids on the Block: an exploration of e-books for the school library *

Planning Effective Learning Activities for Pupils *

School Libraries Supporting the 14-19 Curriculum

Us and Them! Managing Behaviour in the Secondary School Library

* New courses for 2005/06

Course Fees

All courses run for a full day and fees include lunch and refreshments:  

SLA Members                          £115.00

Non-members                          £160.00

A discount of £10 will be given on bookings received

• 4 weeks before the course date for events taking place in Autumn 2005
• 6 weeks before the course date for events taking place Spring and Summer 2006

In exceptional circumstances payment for Spring term courses may be deferred to April.

Cancellations and substitutions

Cancellations received up to 10 working days before the course date are refundable minus £15.00 administration charge.  After that, cancellations are subject to 50% of the course fee which you may apply to a future course.  If you do not cancel or attend, the full fee will be charged.  Please contact the SLA office if you wish to send a substitute delegate.