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This blog is about the value of school libraries. Advocating for the role of the school library within the educational process of every school.

Mar 13, 20213 min read

School Librarians are you worth more?

School librarians are you worth more?

Feb 13, 20213 min read

Why do teachers need to be reminded that they need school librarians?

How can school librarians remind teachers about what they do? Is advocacy enough?

Jul 27, 20205 min read

Aspirational and inspirational school librarians

Where does the journey to school librarianship start? FOSIL and IFLA are my focal point are they yours?

Mar 10, 20203 min read

Inquiry learning - GSL's, FOSIL and IFLA - What does this mean?

Leading one of the secondary aims for the Great School Libraries campaign is a real pleasure. Learning through Inquiry...

Feb 11, 20203 min read

We have a problem! Now I understand why...

If school libraries are essential to our children's education why are not more people worried about the lack of them in their schools?

Jan 4, 20202 min read

BEM, who me? You have got to be joking! New challenges and more advocacy for school Libraries.

My promise to do more to advocate for school libraries after being awarded a BEM in the 2020 New Years Honours list.

Nov 14, 20194 min read

Advocacy, an essential tool in helping teachers understand why they need school librarians

Advocacy is essential for todays school librarian. Have these conversations before it is too late.

Nov 3, 20198 min read

Our children need us! 4 survival tips for school librarians

School librarians bringing their expertise to education and the curriculum and helping our schools understand our value.

Jul 28, 20194 min read

Phew! Finished! Write an annual report... Why? No way!

End of year reports are important for school librarians. Here are a few reasons why.

Jun 18, 20194 min read

School Librarians, why is no one listening? How to help schools understand your role.

School librarians can empower themselves through helping schools understand their role. Knowledge through self learning is important!

Jun 7, 20193 min read

School Librarians: Not sure why? Finding that spark...

Do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Is anyone listening? Is it time to get your mojo back...?

May 18, 20196 min read

Marketing your school library

A brief overview of our latest book discussion on marketing your school library.

Mar 10, 20194 min read

Looking to the future through our school libraries

I was really lucky to land a job at Newcastle City Libraries as a library assistant straight from school at 16. I had always enjoyed...

Mar 5, 20193 min read

School Librarians - A reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone?

I have just been on holiday for 4 weeks visiting mainly New Zealand but also popping into Australia and Singapore. I tried really hard to...

Jan 19, 201911 min read

Breaking News! Look what happens when teachers work with the School Librarian!

As a librarian who works with schools I am constantly having to find different ways to engage teachers. Whether it is letting them know...

Dec 31, 20185 min read

End of an amazing year: Reflections of a librarian working with school libraries

I like to look back over my year in order to understand the good and the bad. Reflecting on what I could have done better but more...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

How are school librarians getting a foot in the door of the classroom?

Over the last few months I have presented at several conferences. I was lucky enough to have my son Thomas, who is a History teacher,...

Dec 1, 20185 min read

JCS Digital Literacy conference 2018

I can't believe it has been and gone. The first ever JCS Digital Literacy conference #JCS2018 in Birmingham was a huge success. Wonderful...

Nov 26, 20185 min read

Self-promotion for school librarians: Do we need to write about it?

As we hear of yet more libraries closing and school librarians being let go due to school libraries being 'a luxury'. We must start...

Oct 20, 20183 min read

5 reasons children need school libraries

I shared a study on Twitter from UCL, Institute of Education that found that children who read more, have stronger reading skills. Over...