New research into school libraries
We are delighted that the Great School Libraries team have been working with Nottingham Trent University to develop some further research...
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Great School Libraries
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Why we need great school libraries and librarians!
Guest blog written by Beverley Naidoo for Great School Libraries Campaign 25.9.2021 The last time I was in an actual school library was...
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Great School Libraries
Nov 16, 20204 min read
Update phase 2 -Mental Health, Wellbeing and the School Library
An NHS survey highlighted that lockdown has made conditions like depression and anxiety worse. The school librarian can offer support.
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Great School Libraries
Sep 21, 20205 min read
Update Phase 2 - Inquiry as an approach to learning
An update of the second phase of GSL's campaign aim - Inquiry as an Approach to Learning.
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Great School Libraries
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Mental Health, Wellbeing and the School Library -phase 2
Secondary aim number 2 is Mental Health and Wellbeing led by Barbara Band.
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Great School Libraries
Mar 9, 20204 min read
Inquiry as an approach to learning - Phase 2
In phase 2 we will be focusing on approaching learning through inquiry. Here we lay out our plan to take this forward.
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Great School Libraries
Mar 2, 20202 min read
Campaign Update - Phase 2
The Campaign has now launched Phase 2 in which we are looking to deepen our political involvement further.
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Great School Libraries
Jun 20, 20194 min read
3 aims that make our Great School Libraries campaign so important
School libraries are essential to our children’s education. School libraries increase our children’s academic attainment. Thankfully you...
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Great School Libraries
Jun 13, 20191 min read
Winners Announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of our competitions who will be receiving a bundle of books for their school libraries. Drum...
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Great School Libraries
Apr 5, 20192 min read
We need your case studies! How do I do that?
Case Study – simple example School Librarians are constantly moving forward, thinking of new ideas and trying new things out. As Liz Free...
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Great School Libraries
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Great School Libraries – the questionnaire!
School libraries aren’t statutory, and in the UK no one knows how many there are, or if they are staffed or funded. The Great School...
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Great School Libraries
Nov 30, 20181 min read
#GreatSchoolLibraries in video
Thank you to Softlink for making us this wonderful video for the Campaign!
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Great School Libraries
Nov 2, 20183 min read
Mental Wellbeing and School Libraries
Christina Clark, Head of Research at the National Literacy Trust, is a member of the campaign working group. In this blog she introduces...
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Great School Libraries
Oct 22, 20181 min read
School Library Campaign receives grant for major UK wide survey
The School Library Data Group (SLDG), a sub-group of the Great School Libraries Campaign, has received a grant from the Foyle Foundation...
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Great School Libraries
Oct 15, 20182 min read
What makes a Great School Library?
The relationship between reading attainment and reading for pleasure is dynamic and reciprocal, and school library staff can impact...
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Great School Libraries
Sep 27, 20181 min read
Peters are the official sponsor of Great School Libraries!
Last week saw the launch of the Great School Libraries campaign – a three year campaign spearheaded by SLA, CILIP SLG and CILIP. The...
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Great School Libraries
Sep 20, 20181 min read
Welcome to the Great School Libraries Campaign!
Today sees the launch of the Great School Libraries campaign – a three year campaign spearheaded by CILIP, SLG and SLA. The campaign has...
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