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.

Find out more about the range of training below, and browse what's coming up in our Events Calendar. 

All prices are inc-VAT (schools can claim back the VAT making the courses 20% cheaper!). SLA members receive a substantial discount – do check that you are logged in to see member prices.

Online training and events 

Take part in high-quality online training at a time that's convenient to you. Our online sessions bring the experts directly to you. 

This includes:

  • Six free member webinars per year covering a range of themes including wellbeing, SEND, genre, engaging reluctant readers and more! 
  • Pupil facing Live Lessons designed to inspire learners through engaging sessions with their favourite authors and illustrators
  • Books Across the Curriculum webinars, showcasing the latest new titles across a range of themes helping you support teaching and learning in your school 
  • Publisher Roadshows – discover the latest in children’s and YA literature with our showcases of new releases and upcoming titles to help you develop your collections.

Paid Online Training 

These specialised sessions focus on the core elements of school librarianship. 

  • Twilight Skills sessions focused on quick, actionable takeaways for your school library - from organising collections to developing effective library practices 
  • New to School Libraries training package, an introductory course covering core principles, ideal for those who are new to school librarianship

On Demand  

Our programme of on demand training is there when you want it. Choose from 1 hour webcasts to whole day online courses (like MOOCs) all of which can be completed at a time which suits you, and are written especially for the SLA. 

Browse your on demand training via our SLA Shop. 

Member Meet Ups 

Member meet ups are a great way to extend your knowledge through online conversation with colleagues via Microsoft Teams. This session will be on a particular theme so everyone attends ready to share, listen and learn. These are driven by member demand, so if there's a topic you want to discuss let us know.  

See what's on via the events calendar. 

In-person Training

An opportunity to experience training in person, network with colleagues and share best practice. We are developing new training opportunities and from academic year 2026, will deliver training in local branch regions every term. More information about our new opportunities will be coming soon. 

You can engage with SLA branch led training via your local network. Find out more here.

Annual Conference 

Our popular annual conference runs in June every year. In 2026, the conference will be held in Winchester, Hampshire where we will be looking at the theme of 'Changing Narratives'. 

Find out more and book tickets here. 

Bespoke training 

We offer bespoke training across a range of themes to support whole school approaches to reading, literacy, media and information literacy, and school library provision.  Get in touch on [email protected] with your requirements and we can provide support aligned directly with your school needs and interests.