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Changes to the SLG Committee As we settle into a well-earned Easter break, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful work that the SLG committee has been doing over the past three months. It is also a time for change for the SLG committee, with long-serving committee member and current Chair,Continue reading “Spring 2026 Update Blog”

This webinar is now fully booked. If you missed out on registering, a recording will be available on the CILIP SLG website by Friday, 20th February, for a limited time only. If you’re a school librarian looking ahead to the National Year of Reading (NYR) and feeling a sense of pressure, you’re not alone. BigContinue reading “Feeling overwhelmed by the National Year of Reading?”

The National Year of Reading provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate the transformative power of reading for pleasure and the central role school libraries play in supporting young people as readers. Throughout the year, the CILIP School Libraries Group (SLG) will be sharing inspiring practice, inclusive approaches and a range of practical resources that demonstrateContinue reading “Welcome to the National Year of Reading”

Happy holidays to you all – it’s the end of another year!  Here at SLG we are busily planning another year of wonderful events for you.  It is also time to look back on what’s been going on during this past year with SLG.  And a reminder – we are all volunteers, and do thisContinue reading “Season’s Greetings from SLG: A End of Year Message from the Chair of CILIP SLG”

SLG Committee Book Advent Calendar Recommendations 2025 The holiday season just got a little more literary! The SLG Committee Book Advent Calendar 2025 is here, offering a fresh book recommendation every day in December. Whether for personal reading or professional development, there’s something for everyone. Explore the calendar and discover your next great read: WinContinue reading “SLG Christmas Book Advent Calendar Recommendations 2025 & Win a Primary School Book Bundle for Your School!”

National Illustration Day on Friday, 28th November is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the art of visual storytelling. Illustrations are more than just pictures—they help readers interpret ideas, spark creativity, and make learning accessible. Whether you work in a primary or secondary school, here are some projects/event ideas, and book recommendations to make this dayContinue reading “Celebrate National Illustration Day in Your School Library”

This November, we have four wonderful school library–related events we would like to share with our members. 📚 Pupil Librarian Training Day – Wednesday 12 November 📚 We’re thrilled to announce the annual SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day, taking place on Wednesday 12 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Elmgreen School, ElmcourtContinue reading “Mark Your Calendars! Four Fantastic School Library Events This November”

Written by Caroline Roche (CILIP SLG, Chair) I went to the YLG Conference for the first time ever in September 2025, enjoying the fact that as a newly retired school librarian I could enjoy the weekend without having been caught up with all the madness that the beginning of the year brings. The theme ofContinue reading “Enjoying a day at the Seaside – The YLG Conference in Eastbourne”

Do you know a student who is the heartbeat of your school library – someone who goes above and beyond to support, inspire and champion reading and learning for others? Now is your chance to see their dedication celebrated on a national stage! The SLG/SLA Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award shines a spotlightContinue reading “The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year (PLAA) Award 2026 Student Nominations Now Open”