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Thoughts on EmpathyLab's booklists from my time as a panel judge

The students and librarian of Lilian Baylis Technology School would like to thank the SLA.

Andrew Shenton shares thoughts on the three states of knowledge as a tool to help independent learning.

As we head into 2025, we wanted to reflect on the inspiring achievements and milestones that made 2024 such a remarkable year for the SLA.

Insights from our CEO into what her role entails, and what's going on at the SLA

BookTrust's family survey has revealed a worrying decline in children's enjoyment of reading.

Between the Library and the Classroom: Becoming Integral to the Educational Process blog

Now that the school year is drawing to a close, catch up on our most popular videos of 2024

Nicola Usborne talks to us about the Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year Award, and how Usborne Books is continuing her father’s commitment to supporting literacy.

Blog exploring real school libraries, their impact and their future.

Blog exploring real school libraries, their impact and their future.

Insights from our CEO into what her role entails, and what's going on at the SLA

Insights from our CEO into what her role entails, and what's going on at the SLA

Blog exploring real school libraries, their impact and their future.

Blog exploring real school libraries, their impact and their future.

Insights from our CEO into what her role entails, and what's going on at the SLA

Guest Blog from Nicki Cleveland, HLTA & School Librarian at Cannon Park Primary School

The SLA staff share their experiences of visiting member schools across the UK

In this blog, Sue Bastone, Chair of the Trustees, discusses our strategy and our plans for the future.