As the School Library Association we support everyone involved in school libraries: Heads, Governors, School Library Staff or Volunteer - we will work with you to provide the best educational experience for your pupils. 

We will make recruiting, training and retaining your school library staff as easy as possible, with template job descriptions, interview schedules and questions ready to go. 

Our services are in demand, and we want to support everyone who needs it. Help us reach more pupils and schools to improve reading, wellbeing and much more.

Upcoming Events

Jun 17 2026 4:30PM

Surrey Branch Meet-Up: Dungeons and Dragons for beginners!

For some students, Dungeons & Dragons is a brilliant way to promote reading and also create a real sense of community among fans.

17/06/2026 16:30:0017/06/2026 18:30:00Surrey Branch Meet-Up: Dungeons and Dragons for beginners!

Surrey Branch Meet-Up: Dungeons and Dragons for beginners!

Jun 17 2026 4:30PM

For some students, Dungeons & Dragons is a brilliant way to promote reading and also create a real sense of community among fans.

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Jun 17 2026 4:30PM

Surrey Branch Meet-Up: Dungeons and Dragons for beginners!

For some students, Dungeons & Dragons is a brilliant way to promote reading and also create a real sense of community among fans.

Jun 18 2026 3:30PM

National Year of Reading Webinar - Supporting readers with SEND

Our fourth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

18/06/2026 15:30:0018/06/2026 16:45:00National Year of Reading Webinar - Supporting readers with SEND

National Year of Reading Webinar - Supporting readers with SEND

Jun 18 2026 3:30PM

Our fourth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

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Jun 18 2026 3:30PM

National Year of Reading Webinar - Supporting readers with SEND

Our fourth partnership webinar with Accessit as we celebrate the National Year of Reading.

Jun 22 2026 3:30PM

Member meet-up: Summer Celebration - The National Year of Reading so Far

Join fellow SLA members for an informal discussion on school library success stories during The National Year of Reading so far! We'll also discuss ways to encourage reading over the summer holidays.

22/06/2026 15:30:0022/06/2026 16:30:00Member meet-up: Summer Celebration - The National Year of Reading so Far

Member meet-up: Summer Celebration - The National Year of Reading so Far

Jun 22 2026 3:30PM

Join fellow SLA members for an informal discussion on school library success stories during The National Year of Reading so far! We'll also discuss ways to encourage reading over the summer holidays.

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Jun 22 2026 3:30PM

Member meet-up: Summer Celebration - The National Year of Reading so Far

Join fellow SLA members for an informal discussion on school library success stories during The National Year of Reading so far! We'll also discuss ways to encourage reading over the summer holidays.

Latest News

We caught up with Duncan Wright from Accessit Library ahead of their headline sponsorship of the SLA conference

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Discover how to promote a culture of reading for pleasure during the National Year of Reading, right from the very start of the secondary school journey, with BookTrust’s Bookbuzz Secondary programme