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How well does your library meet national recommendations?

Is your stock causing you concern?

Is your library being used effectively?

Does your library need refurbishment?

Are you planning a new school library?

Would you like to organise a book event?

How well does your library meet national recommendations?

We can:

  • write a report on current provision with recommendations for improvement
  • work with you to develop a library policy and formulate a realistic action plan.
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Is your stock causing you concern?

We can:

  • identify stock which is old, in poor condition, inaccurate or no longer relevant
  • identify gaps in subject coverage and advise on appropriate titles.

Is your library being used effectively?

We can:

  • classify your non-fiction stock to make it easy for pupils to use
  • provide advice on guiding and display
  • provide advice on promotion of the library
  • provide advice, inset and practical support on developing library and information skills.
  • provide training in basic library routines
  • advise on library automation systems.

Does your library need refurbishment?

Whether large or small we can:

  • advise on layout
  • draw up sketch plans
  • offer impartial advice on appropriate library shelving and furniture.

Are you planning a new school library?

The Education Library Service has long offered friendly impartial advice to help you achieve the library you need.  We will work with your architect or furniture supplier if required.

Would you like to organise a book event?

We can:

  • advise on planning your event, including choice of an author
  • provide advice on the promotion of reading.

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