SLA Standards for Secondary School Libraries

The SLA Standards for Secondary School Libraries are a statement of the recommended level of provision for school libraries serving secondary age pupils, by the SLA.

Our very own Duncan Wright, School Librarian of the Year 2010, said: "This is just what school librarians need - these standards say it all".

Download yours for free from the SLA website.

Last Chance to Book on Course

Booking closes on Friday for 'Teaching Skills for School Librarians' course being held in Perth on the 7th of October. Send in your sign up sheet or contact Kateri now (on kateri(dot)wilson(at)westlothian(dot)org(dot)uk ) to secure your place!

To do: 1. Organise To-Do Lists

Bullet Journaling is a system that lets you organise your life, work, whatever better. It uses a notebook and pen and is a very easy system to work with. It's a system I am trialing in all aspects of my life this term and so far I am really enjoying the process and the feeling of being in control that it offers.

Created by Ryder Carroll he describes it as  'The analogue system for the digital age.' His website needless to say contains loads of information on how to do one for yourself.

My favourite Quick Reference Guide however was created by Kim from Tiny Ray of Sunshine. Printing off as a simple A4 sheet it a fantastic tool to get you started.

The best advice I can offer is start with the basics, add as you need to. Be careful looking at bullet journals online there are lots and lots of ideas and lots and lots of amazing creative people doing these wonderful things. It's about making life easier not about becoming disheartened because you haven't covered it in pretty doodles or washi tapes. Perhaps the most challenging thing is deciding what journal and pen to use!

Colourful Study Tips

S6 looking bored?
Why not offer them this lovely 'Studying Tips' colouring sheet by Revise or Die. You can download the original for free from her website.

Scottish Teenage Book Prize

Scottish Book Trust have announced the shortlist for the Scottish Teenage Book prize - voting deadline 17th February 2017 so now is the perfect time to get your pupils involved and reading.

For full details, group discussion guides and competitions visit the Scottish Book Trust.

If you want more ideas for Book Groups the SLA website has a great page to support anyone setting up or running a book group.

Autumn Newsletter

The latest issue of the SLA in Scotland newsletter is now available to download. Get your copy here.

#SLARead80

SLA is 80 years old in 2017 and to kick off the celebrations they are running a photo competition.To enter all you have to do tweet or instagram a photo using the #SLARead80.

Full details of how to enter plus the prizes up for grabs can be found on the SLA website.

Teaching Skills for School Librarians

This is the training course you've been waiting for join us in Perth on Friday 7th of October and learn some key skills from the brilliant Chris Powis.

Chris Powis is Head of Library and Learning Services at the University of Northampton and a National Teaching Fellow. He is is the co-author of Teaching Information Skills: theory and practice (Facet, 2004) and A Guide to teaching Information Literacy:101 tips (Facet 2011).

Feedback from previous courses he's led: 

"The best SLA course I have attended. Excellent trainer, interesting and practical content - thank you." - Elaine Davis, School and Community Librarian, Clyst Vale Community College

"Fantastic course from an inspiring and practical trainer." - Lucy Atherton, Senior Librarian, Wellington College

Teaching Skills for School Librarians
Friday 7^th October 2016

10am to 3:30pm

Dewars’ Centre,

Glover Street, Perth, PH2 0TH

SLAMembers £40 or  Non SLA Members £50

Send in your application to attend now!

SLA in Scotland AGM

This year's AGM will be held on

Friday 7th October 2016 

1:15pm to 2pm 

at the Dewars’ Centre, Glover Street, Perth, PH2 0TH

There are some changes being proposed to the way we run - you can read about those here.

You can read the minutes from last year's AGM here.

It is being held during our Training Day but the AGM is free to attend.