Schools library service
County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1UU
Telephone: 01296 382268
Email: sls@buckscc.gov.uk
We support schools in Buckinghamshire with resources for all ages, from picture books for nursery school children to specialised material for individual study at A-Level. New materials are bought weekly to ensure a constant supply of new stock. We also provide advice and assistance to librarians, library assistants and teachers working in school libraries by offering training days and advisory visits.
Our aim is to provide services that you value whilst saving you time and money. We offer the following services either as part of an annual subscription or on a pay as used basis.
Artefacts collections
Collections of artefacts to support the teaching of history, geography and religious studies including the new archaeological artefact collections. New collections will be available in 2008.
Project collections
- Curriculum based topic boxes suitable for the age-range and ability of the pupils.
- Up to 20 books per box loaned for one term.
- Our full package for primary schools provides one project per teacher per term.
Book hire
The long-term hire of fiction and non-fiction titles to meet schools' changing and specialist needs.
Multiple copies collections
- An extensive collection of multiple copies, ranging from picture books to young adult titles.
- 6 copies of 5 titles loaned for 6 weeks.
- Introductory book talks available. Delivered on your premises, the books are introduced to a class or small group and we return after 6 weeks for a follow up visit to discuss the books with the pupils.
Professional support and consultancy
We can offer both practical and advisory support on all library related matters including:
- Self-evaluation and Ofsted inspections.
- Stock maintenance weeding.
- Library policy and development.
- Information skills.
Book selector
Book selector contains over 2000 reviews of children's fiction, dating from 1975 to the present day. New books are reviewed regularly by a team that includes librarians and secondary school students.
For more information call 01296 382268 or email sls@buckscc.gov.uk