Libraries

National Book Tokens, in continued partnership with Read for Good, has launched its annual Schools Prize, inviting teachers, librarians, parents and communities to nominate schools to win funding to revitalise their libraries with new books. Now in its twelfth year, the campaign will award five major prizes of £1,000/€1,000 in …

With Christmas fast approaching and the rising number of donors wishing to donate over the season of goodwill, Mercian Educational Trust (MET) provides an alternative to the traditional Christmas gift. MET is calling on businesses, parents, alumni, and the community to make a real difference this Christmas with the “Share …

One in seven state primary schools does not have a designated library space and over three-quarters of a million children in the UK do not have access to books that we know enable better educational outcomes and greater well-being, according to the largest ever survey of the state of primary …

The winners of the prestigious SLA Awards 2022 have been announced at a Swindon awards ceremony. The awards recognise the country’s best school library workers, their achievements, and their work to create and drive incredibly positive contributions to learning. According to a poll of SLA members, over 3 million books …

The honourees of the prestigious SLA Awards 2022 were announced on the 22 September at a virtual awards ceremony. Considered the most influential accolade in the industry, the annual awards, which are open to state, academy and private SLA members, identify and celebrate examples of best practice across the UK. …