SLG (Scotland) > Introduction

The School Libraries Group (Scotland) is the Scottish Branch of the School Libraries Group (SLG), a special interest group of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).

Our aims are:

• To support and promote the professional interests of School Librarians throughout Scotland.
• To raise awareness of the role of professionally qualified librarians and of the potential of School Library Resource Centres.

What does SLG Scotland do?

• Encourages discussion of matters relating to School Librarianship.
• Offers help and support to members throughout Scotland.
• Publishes a newsletter approximately twice a year to keep school librarians informed of issues and developments within the sector.
• Organises professional training for School Librarians on topical subjects such as information literacy, reader development, HMIe and the development of School Library Resource Centres.