Professional Support and Development
Information, advice and consultancy visits are available. We can
discuss any aspect of the organisation, management and development
of the school library.
Librarians are also available to give talks on children's books
and promoting new books in schools to children, teachers, governors
and other classroom helpers.
Primary School Library Charter
The SLA Primary School Library
Charter is a 12-page booklet intended to help you set up and
run a school library, or give you ideas for improving what you
already have
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Self-evaluation
As part of the Ofsted Inspection cycle, schools are expected to
undertake rigorous self-evaluation of their performance. In
response to these developments a framework for the self-evaluation
of school libraries has been produced.
This document was sent into every school in Worcestershire, and
is also available to download from
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/schoollibraries
The Schools' Library Service is available to help schools assess
their current situation and advise on the way forward.
Cost of package:
- half day to discuss which strand to follow, plus ways of
dealing with it
- half day follow up
- £350
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Library Makeover
Schools' Library Service are able to:
- Identify unsuitable material and remove from shelves
- Identify gaps
- Classify and label books
- Arrange stock in a logical Dewey sequence
- Advise on guiding
Leaving your school with a revitalised library immediately ready
for pupils' use
Cost of package: One day of Professional Librarian time +
assistant = £628
SLS will give estimates of how many day's time will be needed
according to individual school's needs. This does avoid the need to
employ supply cover for school staff.
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Computerisation of your school library
The Schools' Library Service is able to advise on computer
packages for the school library. We have contact names of suppliers
and a list of local schools with systems who are able to pass on
their experiences.
Please get in touch if you require advice. Tel 01905 420273 or
email slslib1@worcestershire.gov.uk.
One system for primary schools – MLS, offer a discount if
purchased through the SLS. Installation and quick cataloguing of
the MLS system by SLS is available. This is charged at the rate of
£360 for the first day and £226 for every day after that.
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Information Literacy Skills
One of the most important skills we can teach our pupils to be
independent learners. Visit
the virtual training site.
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Recruitment and Induction
An effective learning Resource Centre, responsive to the
changing needs of the school environment, requires staff with an
understanding of both education and libraries
Schools' Library Service can offer a range of services to
facilitate the induction of your newly appointed librarian to work
effectively from the start, regardless of previous experience
- SLS can advise on ensuring a suitable current job
description
- SLS can draft the job advertisement, advise on the shortlist
and be involved in interviewing the candidates
- SLS can offer professional support for half a day for the new
school librarian and their line manager
Cost of package: assuming two days work = £620
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This page was last reviewed 20 October 2011 at 18:14.
The page is next due for review 17 April 2013.