What's on at the SLA this week...

Date: 18 03 2024

Your weekly round-up of all the exciting events not to be missed this week.

  

Member Meet-up: Scotland-based Members

Monday 18th March, 4pm - 5pm

This is a chance for members based in Scotland to meet virtually in a free and informal networking session, giving the opportunity for you to meet other members, ask each other questions, share best practice, and discuss issues specific to your Scottish school context. 

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Hertfordshire SLA CPD Morning

Tuesday 19th March, 9am - 12.30pm

Members are invited to a morning of speakers and networking, which includes sessions on training and maintaining student library leadership, ideas for turning unwanted stock into library art and effective ways to run a Carnegie reading group. FREE for members!

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Bev's Book Chat: Easter Edition

Tuesday 19th March, 3.30pm - 4pm

Join Bev for her round up of the top reads this Easter half term. Hear her latest recommendations at this informal and free, member-only session.

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Google Super Searchers

Thursday 21st March, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Search engines have become increasingly important tools for libraries. And now's your chance to learn from the best, with Google Super Searchers! Discover the NEW programme to increase the search and information literacy skills of library staff.

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Plus, coming up next week...

 

Easter School: Reading Groups

Thursday 27th March,10am - 12pm

Whilst we firmly believe that the holidays are a time to switch off and relax, we also know that some of you like to use this time to learn and develop your skills. If this is the case, come along to our Easter School at Books on the Rise Bookshop, Richmond, for a morning focused on helping school library staff to plan, run and make the most of reading groups.

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2024 Enterprise of the Year Award Shortlist

Posted on 09/05/2024
The Enterprise of the Year Award, running since 2022, celebrates one-off or progressive projects which contribute towards reading and literacy in schools.

2024 CLiPPA Shortlist Announced

Posted on 08/05/2024
Shortlist announced for the UK’s leading award for published poetry for children.

Alligator’s Mouth Award 2024

Posted on 01/05/2024
The award champions both authors and illustrators of highly illustrated children’s fiction.