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This blog is about the value of school libraries. Advocating for the role of the school library within the educational process of every school.

School Library Strategy Planning, Inquiry, and AI: The Conversations That Mattered

Elizabeth's Membership is a place to have the conversations that matter!

Mar 153 min read

Finding my lifejacket! Training membership for school librarians

Althea Briers is a school librarian, has been part of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries training membership for over a year and...

Jan 183 min read

The Critical Role of Strategic Planning for School Librarians

Why do school librarians need a strategic and development plan? Elizabeth highlights the importance and offers support.

Jun 12, 20243 min read

History of UK School Libraries 1937 to the modern day

History of UK school Libraries 1937 to modern day.

May 20, 20243 min read

Enhance your School Library's Impact with Ofsted readiness

"What exactly does Ofsted look for, and how can my library make a difference?" My training session is tailored to demystify these questions.

Apr 22, 20242 min read

Armed with the latest knowledge about school libraries gave me inner confidence

Nalayini Indran has flourished from being part of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries Membership

Feb 21, 20243 min read

Self-Motivated Professionals: Finding CPD Opportunities that Serve Your Goals

School librarians need to be self-motivated to keep themselves engaged. Find more ways to do this.

Feb 9, 20247 min read

Balancing Act: 5 Time Management Tips for School Librarians Working Alone

Time management for lone school librarians is hard. Here are 5 tips to get you started.

Jan 12, 20243 min read

School Librarians, learning and Royal charters

School librarians learning and royal charters...

Dec 9, 20234 min read

Making the School Library Integral to the Education Process

IFLA School Library Guidelines, do UK school librarians need them?

Sep 23, 20235 min read

How your Personal Learning Network (PLN) can move you forward

How to build your own Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Aug 9, 20234 min read

AI and School Libraries - The Future

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the role of the school librarian has become more crucial with the impact of AI technology

Jul 30, 20233 min read

Reflecting on a Year of Building Community Support and Engagement

Reflecting on a year of community support and training excellence

Jun 28, 20238 min read

Engaging and Empowering School Libraries membership: A Global Event

I wanted to have a greater understanding of the role and how I could support my reluctant readers. I got so much more than that.

May 9, 20233 min read

Behind the membership - A gentle encouraging hand on my back

A gentle encouraging hand on my back, stopping me from becoming bogged down in the day to day, keeping me looking around and looking forward

May 2, 20233 min read

3 ways to professional registration for school librarians

Why is it important for school librarians to have a qualification? We discuss the different paths into the profession and more...

Apr 26, 20232 min read

Infopreneur, business owner or librarian. Or all of the above?

3 years in my business supporting school libraries has evolved. Looking back and facing forward... where will I go next?

Oct 22, 20225 min read

Recreational reading. Reading for learning. Reading for life.

How important is the role of the school librarian in reading within our schools? In our latest Twitter Spaces chat, we unpack more.

Oct 20, 20222 min read

School Libraries: Do we really need them?

Don't let your school library close because you didn't understand all it could do.

Sep 8, 20224 min read

Are you getting the most out of your school library? Includes free stuff!

Teachers and school librarians need to collaborate to ensure they get the best value from their school library.

Aug 28, 20224 min read