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

May 15 2024 3:30PM

Neurodivergent Representation Within Fiction Books

Join us for this one hour webinar that will provide valuable insights into neurodivergent young people’s perceptions of the importance, benefits, and potential harms of representing neurodivergence in fiction, through The Neurodiversity and Narrative Fiction project from Edinburgh University.

15/05/2024 15:30:0015/05/2024 16:30:00Neurodivergent Representation Within Fiction Books

Neurodivergent Representation Within Fiction Books

May 15 2024 3:30PM

Join us for this one hour webinar that will provide valuable insights into neurodivergent young people’s perceptions of the importance, benefits, and potential harms of representing neurodivergence in fiction, through The Neurodiversity and Narrative Fiction project from Edinburgh University.

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May 15 2024 3:30PM

Neurodivergent Representation Within Fiction Books

Join us for this one hour webinar that will provide valuable insights into neurodivergent young people’s perceptions of the importance, benefits, and potential harms of representing neurodivergence in fiction, through The Neurodiversity and Narrative Fiction project from Edinburgh University.

May 22 2024 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.

22/05/2024 15:30:0022/05/2024 17:30:00Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

Norfolk & Suffolk Summer Networking Event

May 22 2024 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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May 22 2024 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.

May 24 2024 3:30PM

Book Chat with Bev (Member Only Event)

Join Bev for her round up of her top reads this half term.

24/05/2024 15:30:0024/05/2024 16:00:00Book Chat with Bev (Member Only Event)

Book Chat with Bev (Member Only Event)

May 24 2024 3:30PM

Join Bev for her round up of her top reads this half term.

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May 24 2024 3:30PM

Book Chat with Bev (Member Only Event)

Join Bev for her round up of her top reads this half term.

Latest News

Shortlist announced for the UK’s leading award for published poetry for children.

The award champions both authors and illustrators of highly illustrated children’s fiction.

The award celebrates the best illustrated book for young children and the importance of reading with children.