School libraries advocacy resources

Advocacy resources

The value and impact of school libraries and school librarians

•  Key findings from a selection of the evidence

What contribution can effective school libraries make?

• Designed for Learning: School Libraries video

Policy statements

Policy is a core activity for CILIP. We promote a strong CILIP presence on matters of professional policy. We also comment authoritatively on relevant issues of the day. Recent policy statements relevant to school libraries include:

•  School Libraries - A right [Feb 2011]
•  No to age banding on books [Oct 2008]
•  Statement on libraries and learning [Apr 2008]

Consultation responses

CILIP responds to consultations undertaken by Government on matters of professional concern.

•  CILIP's submission to Ofsted: Inspection 2012 - Proposals for Inspection Arrangements for Maintained Schools and Academies from January 2012 [May 2011]
•  CILIP's submission to the Department for Education: National Curriculum Review - Call for Evidence [April 2011]
•  CILIP's submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry: participation of 16-19 year olds in education and training [March 2011]
•  CILIP's submission response to the MLA and NLT's School Library Commission [March 2010]

Youth and School Libraries Joint Committee

This Committee advises CILIP, develops policy and promotes good practice in relation to library and information services for young people.

• Find out more

Links to partner organisations and further information

• School Libraries Group
• School Library Association
• ASCEL - Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians
• Heart of the School