School Libraries> Introduction

This area of SLAINTE aims to provide support to information professionals working in schools. Resources are spread across 7 key areas:

A Curriculum for Excellence

Implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence commenced in August 2008. Find out more about the new curriculum and how it affects the LRC in this section.

ICT in the LRC

The continuing implementation of Glow, the Scottish education intranet will affect all aspects of school life. Find out how this could impact on the LRC and how to keep your skills up-to-date with the Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries.

Information literacy

This comprehensive toolkit was produced by a CILIPS working group composed of information professionals directly involved with developing information literacy. The framework can be used to support the implementation of new courses or to develop existing learning programmes. The Information Literacy Skills National Qualification (formerly Information Handling Skills) is an interactive course which can be implemented in schools to support the delivery of information literacy programmes to the post-16 age group.

Improving Libraries for Learners - Self evaluation framework

This guide replaces Libraries Supporting Learners (2005) and was published in 2009, together with a new range of supporting documents.

Preparing for Inspection

The HMIe proforma for the inspection of LRC's has undergone recent changes. Find the most up-to-date version in this section, together with tips for completion.

Single Status

Read our guide to the single status process in this section.

SLRC Quantitive Indicators

Each year the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) asks all school librarians to undertake a quantitive measurement of services. The survey is conducted during a sample week in November and responses help to build a nationwide perspective of information services in schools. Find out more about the overall process in this section.