The School Librarian

About TSL (The School Librarian)


TSL (ISSN 0036-6595) is the journal of the School Library Association, published quarterly. 

Each issue contains articles, regular features, reviews of new books - fiction and non-fiction - and reviews of apps, websites and other media in a special section, SLA Digital. Members can read the journal online here (you'll need to be logged in). 

The journal is free to members, or you can subscribe. To find out more about subscribing to TSL please email info@sla.org.uk.

TSL is indexed by EBSCO, Gale and ProQuest.

Volume 70, Number 1, Spring 2022

This edition of The School Librarian is packed full of interesting articles including 'Supporting Students with English as an Additional Language ' by Elly Roberts,  'Telling Tales in School: A skill to inspire and impress!' and 'How To...Exploring Google Search techniques' by Harmeet Sahota. Other highlights include 'Parent Power: Harnessing the Goodwill of Parent Volunteers'  and an article about using technology and video game playing to support literacy. 

Digital Reviews

    Book Reviews

      Sample Issue

      There is a sample edition of The School Librarian available to read online to see what it's like. 

      In 2021 TSL was refreshed, with some design and content changes. Because they're still so new, only a few pages are available to view, but you can see the 2021 TSL here: Autumn 2021. You can view the pages at the beginning, 22-28 and pages 71 - the end. 

      The issue to the right is from Summer 2019; 67-2. You can read that whole issue: The School Librarian here.

      Members can access the past two years of journals online via the Members' tab at the top of the page (you need to be logged in). 

      Book Reviews

      Book knowledge is such a vital part of being able to effectively encourage readers' journeys and so a significant part of our work is reviewing books for children. They are accessible to members online and in our quarterly journal, creating maximum opportunities for browsing and finding specific resources. 

      SLA Digital

      SLA Digital Reviews

      Are available online for SLA members

      Book Reviews

      Book Reviews

      Available to SLA members only, please login or join SLA to access this frequently updated list

      Further Information

      Get involved with TSL

      If you have an article you'd like to submit, or you'd like to offer your services as a reviewer please let us know, either by using the contact form below, or by emailing info@sla.org.uk.

      Download the Introduction for New Reviewers. 

      Download the Publishers Guidelines for TSL reviews.

      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. 


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      Institutional Subscribers

      For non-members of the SLA, an annual institutional subscription to The School Librarian journal (ISSN 0036-6595) is available direct from the Association or through subscription agencies.

      The subscription rate for the calendar year 2020 is £122.00 (plus a delivery charge of £12.00 to delivery addresses outside the UK and European Union).

      Please use the contact form below for more information.

      TSL Contact Form