Contacts
Schools Library Service New Barnfield Travellers Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8XG Tel: 01707 281630 Email: info@ herts-sls.org.uk
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Services for Middle Schools

We want to help you create a Middle School Library to be proud of, which is

• accessible to all
• appealing and attractive
• easy to use
• a fun space for enjoying books and reading
• designed to have a positive impact on learning

Advice and Support

Our team of librarians can

• assess your library
• recommend curriculum materials 
• recommend materials to broaden horizons through reading for pleasure

• ensure your children have the skills required to use the library
• advise on classroom collections
• advise on library refurbishment
• advise on library automation

Mobile Library

From our mobile library you can

• choose from over 4000 books on your doorstep in an exciting environment
• involve children and staff in the selection process
• purchase pre-selected, high quality, shelf-ready books
• receive up to 15% discount on purchases
• select a time to suit you

NOTE: The majority of books on the mobile are suitable for pupils up to Year 6, including plenty of Year 6+ titles and picture books for older readers. Alternatively, you can visit our centre in Hatfield where we have stock more suitable for Years 7 and 8.

Training and Events

Our extensive training and events programme provides

• inspirational talks from award winning children’s authors and illustrators
• reader development events
• a wide variety of training from external experts
• free parking

Reading for Enjoyment and Reading Group packs

Why not supplement your own resources with some of ours?

• SLS Reading for Enjoyment packs provide a fresh collection of reading materials for each class every term
• Reading Group packs enable you to run a book group in school without having to purchase multiple copies of a title 

Special Collections

Our special collections give you access to a wide range of material in difficult to resource areas of stock

• the Dual and Foreign Language collection represents more than 60 languages
• our Visually Impaired collection can supply audio materials or large or giant print books (up to 36 point type)
• access to the professional collection
• free weekly delivery and collection is included

Membership of the Schools Library Service starts from £295 but services can be accessed on a pay as you use basis. Please contact us for further details.