The School Library Association

Who we are

The SLA is a UK focused charity which supports everyone involved in school libraries. We believe that every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision and the educational, emotional and developmental benefits that come with it. The SLA is committed to supporting, promoting and sustaining high quality reading and teaching and learning opportunities for all in a diverse and changing world.

We will provide training and access to resources to support the running of school libraries and the continuing development of all library staff, as well as advocating for and allowing other educational staff to maximise their understanding and use of school libraries.

We were set up in 1937 to support all those who work in school libraries by a group of Headteachers who recognised the need. We currently have around 2300 members, and are the first port of call for even more people who support school libraries, whether that’s through our training, the publications we publish or our advice line.