Training Courses

We offer a range of training and INSET courses, both for school librarians and for teachers and other school staff with a responsibility for the library in their school.

Courses suitable for primary and middle school staff
Courses suitable for high and upper school staff

Courses for High and Upper Schools

County training day for High and Upper School librarians

Termly, whole day sessions to enhance school librarians' professional knowledge or develop their skills

Autumn 2008

The theme will be Virtual Learning Environments.
Date: Thursday 9 October 2008.

Venue: to be confirmed.

Cost: Included in Standard Service package for subscribing schools.
Non-subsribing high and upper schools and independent schools:£175.00.
Subscribing middle schools: £50.00
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Book-buying trips to Peters Bookselling Services

Accompanied visits to the SLS' book supplier, Peters Bookselling Services, in Birmingham. Peters are the leading supplier of children's books in the UK, and visitors have the opportunity to select from a huge range of stock. Books are supplied and invoiced at 22 percent discount. As selection is made from items in stock, supply is guaranteed. Peters also offer a processing service, where they can fit plastic jackets and add Dewey classification numbers to books (for a small per book charge).

Cost: £25 (to cover transport costs) for subscribing schools. Peters provide a complimentary lunch.

We pick up at both Ipswich and Bury SLS centres - departure times are 6.45am from Ipswich, 7.30am from Bury. (NB Northern Area schools - transport is sometimes available from Bungay, departing at 6.30am, please check before booking).

Next trip dates: Monday 13 October 2008.
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Care and Repair of Books

This is a practical course on preserving and repairing books, and includes demonstrations and “hands on” sessions.

Topics covered include:

· Practical Demonstrations of mending books and different kinds of book covering.

· Advice on which materials to use when mending and covering books and advice on where to find these.

· Hints and tips on preserving books.

Examples of books that are beyond repair!

Course length: 9.30am-12noon
When: Tursday 7 October 2008

Where: Lowestoft Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Maggie Ross or contact her on 01502 512816.
Closing date for applications: 23 September 2008.
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Enquiry Work in the school library

This course will examine the components of Enquiry Work.

We will look at basic techniques and important principles, consider and examine the importance of verifying and evaluating sources, as well as examining when it is appropriate to consult books, the Internet or both.

Course length: 9.30am-3.30pm
When: Friday 21 November 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £150.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £180.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jean Martin or contact her on 01473 583505.
Closing date for applications: 7 November 2008.
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Resourcing the needs of the EAL (English as as Additional Language) child.

Find out how to source good quality resources to support EAL children's reading, both in English and their own language. This will include looking at using a range of books and other reading materials with EAL Pupils:

Mother-tongue texts
Dual language texts
Visual and English only texts

A joint course from Schools Library Service in conjunction with the Minority Ethnic and Traveller Achievement Team.

Suitable for teachers, teaching assistants and library staff working with EAL pupils in Suffolk Schools.

Course length: 9.30am-12.30pm
When: Autumn term 2008, date to be confirmed

Venue: Lowestoft SLS Centre

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jean Martin or contact her on 01473 583505.
Closing date for applications: two weeks before the course date.
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Courses for Primary and Middle Schools

Starting from Scratch: working in the primary school library

This course will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the school library but didn’t like to ask. In addition, it will answer those questions you haven’t yet thought of!
We will look at basic routines, organisation, processing, guiding and much more. By the end of the morning you will feel confident, informed and ready to take your library forward.

Course length: 10am-1pm
When: Thursday 18 September 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jacky Offord or contact her on 01502 512816.
Closing date for applications: 7 September 2008.
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Sharing Books

This course gives advice and practical tips to develop staff confidence in sharing books with a group of children.
This includes using props and other resources to enhance the book sharing experience.

Course length: 9.30am-1pm
When: Thursday 25 September 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Maggie Ross or contact her on 01502 512816.
Closing date for applications: 7 September 2008.
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Care and Repair of Books

This is a practical course on preserving and repairing books, and includes demonstrations and “hands on” sessions.

Topics covered include:

· Practical Demonstrations of mending books and different kinds of book covering.

· Advice on which materials to use when mending and covering books and advice on where to find these.

· Hints and tips on preserving books.

Stories are for telling: the oral tradition

This course will give practical guidance on developing techniques for storytelling. Delegates will be introduced to rhymes, riddles, raps, simple and longer stories. we will also look at the use of props and sounds together with tips for holding stories in your head!

Suitable for Primary and Middle School library and teaching staff and teaching assistants.

Course length: 10am-1pm
When: Wednesday 15 October 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jacky Offord or contact her on 01502 512816.
Closing date for applications: 1 October 2008.
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Making the Most of Junior Librarian

This course will take a detailed look at the features of “Junior Librarian” library management software. Topics covered will include:

· updating your catalogue

· how to link to other software

· getting information on library use

· tips for getting children using the system to support learning.

The course will be a combination of demonstration and “hands on” time, where delegates will be able to practice using “Junior Librarian” on their own PC.

(NB This course is not suitable for schools considering computerising their library. Please contact your local SLS centre for advice)

Course length: 10am-3pm (lunch provided)
When: Tuesday 21 October 2008

Where: Stowmarket Public Library

Cost: £120.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £150.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Paul Cunningham or contact him on 01284 352367.
Closing date for applications: 7 October 2008.
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Information Literacy for Key Stage 2

This course will examine the basic components of Information Literacy and how pupils can develop as independent learners through maximising use of the school library.

Delegates will leave with ideas for delivering information literacy through the library in their schools.

Topics covered will include:

What is Information literacy? Why is it important? How can the school library support pupils' learning?

Course length: 9.30am-12.30pm
When: Friday 14 November 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jean Martin or contact her on 01473 583505.
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2008.
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Enquiry Work in the school library

This course will examine the components of Enquiry Work.

Too old for Picture Books?

This course looks at the wide variety of material available within the ‘picture books for older readers’ genre. An area of stock that is often undervalued and overlooked, it has a huge potential in its ability to engage children and young people at all levels.

Topics covered include:

· How to establish an attractive and imaginative stock

· How to source material and maintain currency of knowledge

How to promote and exploit material effectively

Course length: 10am-1pm
When: Wednesday 3 December 2008

Where: Ipswich Schools Library Service.

Cost: £75.00 for schools who subscribe to SLS, £90.00 for non-subscribers.

For more information on this course please email the trainer Jacky Offord or contact her on 01502 512816.
Closing date for applications: 20 November 2008.
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Resourcing the needs of the EAL (English as as Additional Language) child

Mother-tongue texts
Dual language texts
Visual and English only texts

Book-buying trips to Peters Bookselling Services

Accompanied visits to the SLS' book supplier, Peters Bookselling Services, in Birmingham. Peters are the leading supplier of children's books in the UK, and visitors have the opportunity to select from a huge range of stock. Books are supplied and invoiced at a 22 percent discount. As selection is made from items in stock, supply is guaranteed. Peters also offer a processing service, where they can fit plastic jackets and add Dewey classification numbers to books (for a small per book charge).

Cost: £25 (to cover transport costs) for subscribing schools. Peters provide a complimentary lunch.

We pick up at both Ipswich and Bury SLS centres - departure times are 6.45am from Ipswich, 7.30am from Bury. (NB Northern Area schools - transport is sometimes available from Bungay, departing at 6.30am, please check before booking).

Next trip dates: Monday 13 October 2008.
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