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If you are looking for evidence to show your school library is important, this page is a good place to start. Research into school libraries Many school librarians find their role under threat or need to find a way to ask for more budget. In order to help build a case we have put together a small list of research reports and articles that show the value of school libraries. So, whether your library is under threat or you want to put a case forward for a new initiative we hope that you will find a starting point here. Evidence Base Useful Quotes School Libraries Matter: A year of research School Library Impact Studies School libraries Literature review: Current provision and evidence impact 2017 School Libraries: Why children and young people use them or not, their literacy engagement and mental wellbeing Research on Impact of School Libraries How do librarians in schools support struggling readers - PDF Impact of School Libraries School Libraries are essential Exploring the Literacy-Related Behaviours and Feelings of Pupils Eligible for Free School Meals in Relation to Their Use of and Access to School Libraries Students need school libraries research page School Librarians as Literacy Educators in a Complex Role What is the literacy supportive role of the school librarian in the United Kingdom? How can school libraries support student wellbeing? Evidence and implications for further research National Strategy for School Libraries in Scotland, Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools Revisiting Collaboration Within and Beyond the School Library: New Ways of Measuring Effectiveness Lizard People in the Library Advocacy - Proving your worth 2020 School Library Survey - SLA/Softlink

Every child deserves a great school library. This three-year campaign aims to raise awareness of the power of school libraries in literacy and inquiry-based learning. Welcome to Great School Libraries Every child deserves a great school library Sign up here Our Mission Our mission is to bring libraries and access to librarians back to every school in the UK. Use the links above to learn more about the campaign and find out how you can help. What is a great school library? “A school library is a school’s physical and digital learning space where reading, inquiry, research, thinking, imagination, and creativity are central to students’ information-to-knowledge journey and to their personal, social, and cultural growth" IFLA Guidelines "International evidence indicates schools with libraries and librarians impact positively on reader enjoyment, children’s attitudes to learning and reading outcomes and attainment. A quality school library is every child’s right. " Teresa Cremin Professor of Education (Literacy) at The Open University in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. Judgement and expectations are putting children off reading Great School Libraries Small steps lead to big changes... Great School Libraries DONALDSON AND BOOKSPACE JOIN THE CAMPAIGN Great School Libraries WHAT'S THE FUTURE FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES? Great School Libraries Launching a school library, Radio 4 and more... Great School Libraries Primary School Librarian of the Year 2023 joins the GSL Campaign Committee Great School Libraries Great School Libraries are delighted that BookSpace are our official campaign sponsor. BookSpace is the UK's leading primary school library design service and provider of library furniture for schools. Meet the team Find out more about the team behind the Great School Libraries Campaign. Read More > keep updated Sign up to be kept informed on the latest campaign news. Read More > resources Find out more about our free resources. Read More > case studies Feel like writing a Case Study about your library for the campaign? Read More >

Which blogs are our school librarians reading? Check them out here. Recommended Blogs and Podcasts Madisons Library Podcasts as PD Middle Reading Grade Library Lady Book Craic The Serendipitous Librarian Books2All Investigating Knowledge Ginger Nuts of Horror -Young Blood Book Reviews Miss Cleveland is Reading Glenthorne High School Library Blog Miss Oliver Reads Elizabeth Hutchinson Blog Applied Chaos Theory this_hybrid_reads Millfield School Library Blog Talking Books - SLG Blog 500 Hats - The Teacher Librarian in the 21st Century

Catch up with our latest Twitter chats. Sponsorship Opportunities Make a meaningful contribution to improve children and young people's access to better life chances, literacy and attainment. Click below to download our sponsor deck. About the campaign The Great School Libraries campaign was launched in September 2018 and so December saw the closure of the first phase. There were many successes, including the launch of the 2019 research into school library provision; compiling the biggest collection of case studies showcasing school library activities, and launching new research and toolkits in December 2021. The next phase is in its very early stages, but we are delighted to have secured strong support from a range of sectors, some of whom will be supporting the campaign by standing on the steering committee. The steering committee currently includes: Richard Gerver, Sufiya Ahmed, Karthik Krishnan, Sonia Thompson, and Maeve Walsh. The next stage will utilise the expertise of the steering group, to fulfil aims to ensure that school libraries to position great school libraries as part of the successful provision of formal education. We are seeking sponsorship in order to fulfil these aims, Should you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Co-Chairs Alison Tarrant and Caroline Roche at info@greatschoollibraries.org.uk

Catch up with our latest Twitter chats. Twitter Chat - Round up Click on the picture to catch up on the chat. Being brave and courageous Levelling up What are your hopes/plans for this school year First Twitter chat of new school year 2021 If you could change one thing about your school library what would it be and why? Final Twitter chat of the school year. #BigQuestion School Libraries removing barriers to inequality during the pandemic The advert for the Twitter Chat. Wednesday 9th June 7pm Inclusivity and Diversity Twitter Chat Mental Health and Wellbeing Twitter Chat Blogging Twitter Chat Christmas Twitter Chat Library Collections Twitter Chat Reading for Pleasure Twitter Chat Annual Report Twitter Chat Lockdown Twitter Chat

Please take a look at our selection of posters for you to use in your libraries and staff rooms. Posters Picture Board Sue Riley Quote Poster Sonia Blandford Quote Poster Jon Biddle Quote Poster Teresa Cremin Quote Poster Dr Margaret Merga Quote Poster Sue Mordecai Quote Poster Mary Myatt Quote Poster Tom Bennett Quote Poster John McCarthy Quote Poster Richard Gerver Quote Poster Jackie Morris Quote Poster 1 Jackie Morris Quote Poster 2 Martin Burrett Quote Poster Liz Free Quote Poster Miranda McKearney Quote Poster Prof. dr. Albert K Boekhorst Quote Poster 'A library is...' Quote poster Geraldine McCaughrean Quote Poster Joy of Reading Quote Poster Joy of Reading Quote Poster Joy of Reading Quote Poster

How school libraries are making a difference through Inquiry learning Your Case Studies Teaching, Learning and Inquiry Research Skills Course Yr 9 Combating fake news for KS3 Referencing and Plagiarism Yr 10 Fake News Yr 5 Towards an Inquiry Based Curriculum Information Literacy Yr 7 Research and Creativity Building a School Library

If your school has recently gone through an Ofsted inspection, please consider sending us any mention of your school library in the report. My school library was mentioned in an Ofsted report If your school has recently gone through an Ofsted inspection, please consider sending us any mention of your school library in the report. These help to form part of a very important body of evidence that we need in this campaign. To find out how your information is used, please refer to our privacy policy . Please use the submission form below and add a link to the report if possible. I have read and understood the privacy policy Submit Thanks for submitting!

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Looking for help now that your children are at home for a while? Join our growing group of school library supporters and find help here. Over the next few weeks and months of uncertainty, the Great School Libraries campaign group wanted to do something useful. With schools closing and many now find themselves at home supporting their children's learning. We wanted to offer a place to ask a question if you are a parent looking for resources, a school librarian trying to support your local school community or a teacher we want to be here for you. Our team are happy to share their expertise and will try to answer as many questions as we can to help point you in the right direction. If you post a question below we will answer as soon as we can. Please create a title that will help others understand the information you need. Thank you Share To see this working, head to your live site. All Posts My Posts Login / Sign up Forum Welcome! Have a look around and join the discussions. Sort by: Recent Activity Follow All Categories Create New Post Comments Views Recent Activity Item option menu Review and Evaluation Tool marmstrongharris 2 0 Mar 02, 2021 I'm looking for ebook platform recommendations, specifically for the Accelerated Reader program. Which will be easy to launch! ncoates 6 0 Jan 15, 2021 Hello, I am looking for recommendations for eBook platforms. We are a small, international primary school teaching in English louis.victor 4 0 Jul 09, 2020 Advice for New Library Manager Hannah C 8 0 Jun 17, 2020 Hello, I am looking for read around topics of An inspector calls. mkz 3 0 May 01, 2020 Free online training for teachers Elizabeth Hutchinson 8 0 Apr 29, 2020 Eclipse.net and Reading Lists Valerie Dewhurst 2 0 Apr 07, 2020 I have received permission from school to go ahead and use Zoom to help keep my Carnegie book club going. Any tips to share -please? Valerie Dewhurst 3 0 Apr 04, 2020 COVID-19 Valerie Dewhurst 0 0 Apr 03, 2020 Curating web content Emma Minter 9 1 Apr 03, 2020 Copyright during Covid-19 crisis Elizabeth Hutchinson 3 0 Apr 01, 2020 free online resources for Year 2 and 4 micklethwaitec 3 0 Mar 30, 2020 SEN resouces Elizabeth Hutchinson 2 0 Mar 30, 2020 Ideas to encourage engagement of AR while schools are closed. Valerie Dewhurst 2 0 Mar 29, 2020 School Librarians at home Elizabeth Hutchinson 6 0 Mar 28, 2020 Hello, looking for books similar to Mark Haddon’s Curious incident ... but these would be for an adult - would love to hear from you. Valerie Dewhurst 8 0 Mar 28, 2020 Subject related book lists. Valerie Dewhurst 2 0 Mar 28, 2020 Access to A level History ebooks/textbooks? @LibraryWallace 4 0 Mar 25, 2020 Fake News help for parents Elizabeth Hutchinson 5 0 Mar 25, 2020 Learning from Home support deborah.hogg #tlchat #studentsneedschoollibraries #greatschoollibraries 2 0 Mar 25, 2020 Follow All Categories Create New Post Forum - Frameless

Covid Support As both CILIP SLG and SLA have created wonderful list for school librarians to find the support they need, we have decided that this is not something that we need to repeat. Here are the links to those services we think will be useful. CILIP Covid Guidance CILIP SLG Resources SLA Covid community project Ask a Librarian from GSL's Things to do when your school library is closed by Sarah Pavey Libraries Connected - Copyright rules relaxed CILIP SLG (Scotland) - Online resources for school librarians