Books
What books and resources do you need
What do you need? Selection A school library’s role is to inspire and excite young readers and meet their educational demands. So, stock has to be appropriate in terms of the curriculum, interests and reading ages of the pupils. As well…
How to choose a good book
What to think about when choosing stock Set and use criteria with content, bias, accuracy, currency, and relevance in mind. Select books that are well-made, printed on good quality paper with bindings that will withstand little hands. Select stock to meet pupils’…
Who Selects stock?
Who Selects stock? The librarian/library co-ordinator has overall responsibility of stock selection and maintenance. Points to consider: Do all staff have opportunities to recommend resources? Are specialist curriculum and interest areas recognised? How does the library stock relate to classroom…
Where to buy books
Where to buy books Your nearest Schools Library Service can advise you on the best places to buy stock. Library Suppliers A library supplier is a company that specialises in providing books from a wide variety of publishers – with plastic…
Keeping up-to-date
Keeping up to date The following is a selection of journals and websites that carry information about new books and other resources for primary schools. Your local schools library service will also provide information about new books. Books / Journals…
