About TSL (The School Librarian)

TSL is the official, quarterly journal of the School Library Association (SLA). Published since 1937, over the years it has proved itself to be essential reading for school librarians, Schools Library Services and teachers.

Now also available to read online, every issue contains approximately 180 book reviews plus reviews of websites, apps, e-books and other educational material and library resources.

In addition, the magazine carries feature articles on a wide range of topics designed to help school staff design, build and maintain a vibrant and effective school library provision and a regular article from our President, Richard Gerver.  

Members (all members receive the journal free of charge) and subscribers (where we have an email) can read the journal via the website portal. 

TSL (ISSN 0036-6595). Read our sample issue from Spring 2022 here.

Subscribe to TSL

A subscription to TSL costs £122 per year (including postage).

Subscribe for a year and get:

  • Four physical copies posted to you
  • Access to each online version the week of publication
  • Access to the archive issues from 2019

Subscribe now to get 10% off the subscription price! Simply email [email protected] to find out how to claim this offer.

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"I think the SLA produce the best magazine for reviews of Children’s fiction around!"

  

Paul Clayton, previous Director of NATE

"TSL is a fantastic and high-quality resource for those leading, or aspiring to lead, a library. This publication contains a wealth of articles from sector experts and in-school professionals from around the world. We know reading is at the centre of successful outcomes for young people, so as every school focuses on this area, school libraries play an increasingly vital role in the holistic provision for children – therefore, this journal is an absolute “must read” for librarians as well as SLT, Literacy Leads and Head of Departments. I would unreservedly recommend all schools to subscribe."

  

Former School Leader

"I have always found so much useful information in TSL, it is one of the best publications for librarians. I can't imagine any librarian not subscribing."

  

SLA Member

Recent Articles

Articles over the past year have included:

  • Learning to be a writer – the vital role of school libraries by James Clements,
  • How Covid19 has impacted pupil attainment in reading by Liz Twist from the National Foundation for Educational Research
  • What I needed when faced with a book ban
  • The School Library: A Space to Make Sense of the Holocaust Through Literature 

Further information

If you have an article you'd like to submit please let us know by emailing [email protected].

If you would like to become a reviewer for TSL please read the guidance on reviews and complete your preferences in Your Membership>My Account>TSL Reviewer tab 

If you have a book you'd like us to review please read the Publishers' Guidelines for more information. 

We're always happy to receive feedback, so whether it's an article you've enjoyed, or something you think we can do better, please use the contact form below to let us know. 

Advertising

There are a range of advertising options available, from full pages, advertorials to quarter pages in this popular journal.

For a media pack and further information on advertising in TSL, please contact [email protected] or phone 01793 530166.