Why become a member?

Being a member of the SLA not only entitles you to services and benefits, but means you are part of a community who learn from each other, develop their practice and comfort each other. You will have local and national support, and access to various forms of CPD from training, our publications, blog posts from experts and networking.

Membership for schools, individuals and sixth forms costs £95 per year.

Browse below and discover the many benefits you can access as part of SLA membership.

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Benefits

We have over 20 regional branches across the country which provide localised support and training for members.

The CPD Library allows members to borrow books to support professional development from our collection for a small addition fee.

We work with sector suppliers to help your budget go a little further.

Written by sector leaders, our range of published guidelines are available to give in depth advice and recommendations.

Our mentoring scheme is aimed at new school librarians and connects you with a more experienced member to support you. 

 Our resources range from how to guides, themed book lists, document templates and activity plans.

We offer a wide range of on demand and real time training for everyone who works in school libraries.

 Free to members and published quarterly, our award winning journal is full of articles, features and book reviews. 

What do members say?

 

I'm so glad I joined. The service you offer members is excellent. 

 

After approximately 6 months of membership, I would say that SLA membership is essential for any school library.  The range of resources and advice on offer is impressive.”

 

As a new librarian I have never come across your association before, what an amazing resource to have!

Become a member

Being a member of the SLA not only entitles you to the training, services and benefits of membership, but it also means you are part of a community who learn from and support each other.

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Training

The School Library Association offers a wide range of on demand and real time training to enhance the personal and professional development of everyone who works in school libraries.

  

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