About The School Library Service

Supporting independent reading and learning by providing advice and support to schools on library and resource provision and promotion.

The Oaks Primary School Library

The Oaks Primary School library
Pupils in Langer Primary School Library
Pupils in Langer Primary School Library

Suffolk Schools Library Service aims to:
  • loan to schools a range of carefully chosen books and other materials to enhance schools' own resources;
  • advise headteachers and teaching staff on library provision, resources and staffing;
  • advise schools on electronic sources of information;
  • encourage schools to exploit and develop their library, classroom and ICT resources to support learning;
  • provide advice, training and mentoring to staff in school libraries;
  • promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading at all levels;
  • support school improvement;
  • support schools in their work to develop independent learners.

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Further information about services to primary and special schools

Further information about services to middle schools

Further information about services to high and upper schools