Students Need School Libraries

All children need a quality school library run by qualified professionals. Is your child's school library all that it can and should be?

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School libraries are busier than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring the students and staff they support have access to the resources, information and support they need. We'd love you to share your school library's COVID-19 story.

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Use #StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries on your favourite social media channel and spread the word about the importance of quality school libraries.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure student access to high quality school library services.

Our vision is that every student has access to a dynamic, well-resourced school library run by qualified library staff.

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Wall of Support

"Every school needs a school library—it’s a no-brainer. Reading underlies every area of the curriculum and the key is having a well stocked school library and a passionate school librarian who can put the right book into the right hands at the right time."

Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton

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Your voice is important. We invite you to join our campaign to spread the word about the importance of quality school libraries for all children. We have created a toolbox of free resources for parents, teachers and schools to use to help secure quality school libraries for all students.

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Show your support. Our partners at Syba Signs have created a wonderful range of Students Need School Libraries merchandise. From posters and bumper stickers to banners and badges, you can show your support of our important mission.

10% of all sales will be donated back to the Students Need School Libraries campaign!

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Article: The Impact of Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment

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Article: The Impact of reading for pleasure and empowerment “There is strong evidence that reading for pleasure can increase empathy, … Continue reading Article: The Impact of Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment

Website: NatLib NZ Reading for Pleasure – A Door To Success

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Website: National Library of NZ Reading For Pleasure – A Door to Success “Aside from the sheer joy of exercising … Continue reading Website: NatLib NZ Reading for Pleasure – A Door To Success

Article: How Do Librarians in Schools Support Struggling Readers?

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Article: How do librarians in schools support struggling readers? Written by Margaret Kristin Merga Abstract: While librarians in schools often … Continue reading Article: How Do Librarians in Schools Support Struggling Readers?

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School libraries feature in these two free webinars

School libraries feature In these free webinars Thanks to Eduwebinar, two free webinars featured school libraries and their focus during COVID-19. While schools, teachers, students and the library teams that serve them were facing closures, a move to online learning and new restrictions, these school library staff responded quickly to the changes and were determined … Continue reading School libraries feature in these two free webinars

Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #25

Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #25 The Library Team at a public school in the UK have shared what they have been doing to support students during COVID-19. What has been the focus for your school library/role during the COVID-19 Crisis?Direct girls to use the public library ebooks/ audiobooks, set up a webpage … Continue reading Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #25

Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #24

Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #24 Margaret Lawson, Head of Library and Information Services at Our Lady of Sion College, shares the strategies the library has used to the support the school community during COVID-19 restrictions. What has been the focus for your school library/role during the COVID-19 Crisis? Maintain as many of … Continue reading Snapshot of a School Library During COVID-19 #24

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