Considering the recent events that have taken place this summer, it is more important than ever to stress the crucial role that libraries – and particularly school libraries – can play in countering misinformation and disinformation. School libraries are key to promoting information literacy. We teach students and young people how to evaluate the credibilityContinue reading “The Vital Role of School Libraries in Countering Misinformation”
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Libraries Change Lives Campaign: School Libraries build stronger communities
This week is Libraries Change Lives week which brings librarians and the next parliamentarians together to deliver a strong message about the positive impact services are having on individuals and communities – from lifelong learning and education to health and wellbeing; from supporting sustainable economic growth to helping develop digital literacies. CILIP School Libraries GroupContinue reading “Libraries Change Lives Campaign: School Libraries build stronger communities”
Running a Comic-Con event for World Book Day
Alice Leggatt (SLG Committee Member), Oaks Park High School This blog acknowledges the generosity of Lucas Maxwell (Glenthorne School), whose own blog, alongside his work on running Dungeons and Dragons in secondary schools, were a huge inspiration and help as I planned our events The theme for this year’s World Book Day was ‘Read YourContinue reading “Running a Comic-Con event for World Book Day”
Guest Blog – EmpathyLab
The empathy year by Sarah Mears As we enter 2024, imagine how different this year would be if empathy was placed front and centre in all our actions and interactions with others. EmpathyLab is a charitable social enterprise collaborating with schools and libraries and those living and working with children and young people. Our vision isContinue reading “Guest Blog – EmpathyLab”
Wiltshire School Repeats Success at National Library Awards!
Abbeyfield Pupil Named Pupil Library Assistant of the Year (PLAA) 2023. Year 10 student, Megan Urmston from Abbeyfield School in Chippenham, along with 7 shortlisted pupils from across the UK, was honoured at a special ceremony for the National Pupil Library Assistant Award, hosted by digital media learning company, Pearson, in London on Friday 30thContinue reading “Wiltshire School Repeats Success at National Library Awards!”