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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.

Jun 18, 20194 min

School Librarians, why is no one listening? How to help schools understand your role.

School librarians can empower themselves through helping schools understand their role. Knowledge through self learning is important!

Jun 7, 20193 min

School Librarians: Not sure why? Finding that spark...

Do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Is anyone listening? Is it time to get your mojo back...?

May 18, 20196 min

Marketing your school library

A brief overview of our latest book discussion on marketing your school library.

Apr 28, 201911 min

LILAC 2019: The Information Literacy Conference for librarians

Having just come home from 3 very intensive days of learning, collaborating, sharing and networking I am exhausted. However, I feel it is...

Apr 11, 20195 min

Who is responsible for our Continued Professional Development?

Over the last few months there has been talk of big changes at work, which has eventually led to an expansion of my own personal role....

Mar 17, 20195 min

Why copyright 'For educational purposes' is becoming a real problem

I have recently been thinking about our role, as school librarians, in the UK and our understanding of copyright. Especially what our...

Mar 10, 20194 min

Looking to the future through our school libraries

I was really lucky to land a job at Newcastle City Libraries as a library assistant straight from school at 16. I had always enjoyed...

Mar 5, 20193 min

School Librarians - A reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone?

I have just been on holiday for 4 weeks visiting mainly New Zealand but also popping into Australia and Singapore. I tried really hard to...

Jan 19, 201911 min

Breaking News! Look what happens when teachers work with the School Librarian!

As a librarian who works with schools I am constantly having to find different ways to engage teachers. Whether it is letting them know...

Dec 31, 20185 min

End of an amazing year: Reflections of a librarian working with school libraries

I like to look back over my year in order to understand the good and the bad. Reflecting on what I could have done better but more...

Dec 7, 20181 min

How are school librarians getting a foot in the door of the classroom?

Over the last few months I have presented at several conferences. I was lucky enough to have my son Thomas, who is a History teacher,...

Dec 1, 20185 min

JCS Digital Literacy conference 2018

I can't believe it has been and gone. The first ever JCS Digital Literacy conference #JCS2018 in Birmingham was a huge success. Wonderful...

Nov 30, 20181 min

Every School needs a school library

"Teaching was never meant to be a do it yourself job and the school librarian is there to support you and your students so next time...