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 29 2026 9:00AM

Hertfordshire Branch Event - The Power of Graphic Novels to Engage Readers

Join the Hertfordshire Branch to discuss the how to best use graphic novels to engage your students

29/06/2026 09:00:0029/06/2026 12:00:00Hertfordshire Branch Event - The Power of Graphic Novels to Engage Readers

Hertfordshire Branch Event - The Power of Graphic Novels to Engage Readers

Jun 29 2026 9:00AM

Join the Hertfordshire Branch to discuss the how to best use graphic novels to engage your students

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Jun 29 2026 9:00AM

Hertfordshire Branch Event - The Power of Graphic Novels to Engage Readers

Join the Hertfordshire Branch to discuss the how to best use graphic novels to engage your students

Jun 30 2026 8:30AM

New Member Meet-Up - Summer

Join our virtual networking session for our newest members!

30/06/2026 08:30:0030/06/2026 09:00:00New Member Meet-Up - Summer

New Member Meet-Up - Summer

Jun 30 2026 8:30AM

Join our virtual networking session for our newest members!

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Jun 30 2026 8:30AM

New Member Meet-Up - Summer

Join our virtual networking session for our newest members!

Jun 30 2026 3:30PM

Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

Join us for this invaluable opportunity to connect with other library staff, share expertise, and discuss challenges in a supportive and informal environment. All library staff, from primary through to FE, are welcomed.

30/06/2026 15:30:0030/06/2026 17:30:00Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

Jun 30 2026 3:30PM

Join us for this invaluable opportunity to connect with other library staff, share expertise, and discuss challenges in a supportive and informal environment. All library staff, from primary through to FE, are welcomed.

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Jun 30 2026 3:30PM

Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

Join us for this invaluable opportunity to connect with other library staff, share expertise, and discuss challenges in a supportive and informal environment. All library staff, from primary through to FE, are welcomed.

Latest News

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