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 Special Schools (and Educational Support Centres)

We want to help you create a 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 students 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

Training and Events

Our extensive training and events programme provides

• inspirational talks from award winning authors and illustrators
• literature related activities designed for teachers and children
• 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)
• free weekly delivery and collection is included

We appreciate that special schools have widely differing requirements. Please contact us to discuss how we can support your school’s individual needs.

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.