The Education Library Service offers services to primary and special schools. A service is also available for secondary schools and pre-school groups on a pay-as-you-use basis.
Teachers are welcome to visit the Education Library Service at either site, but please ring to set up a visit.
Please note there is no direct charge to schools for using the Education Library Service.
What do we offer?
Professional advice from fully qualified library staff with experience of library and reading requirements in schools.
A stock of over 90,000 books. We are able to provide a wide range of reading and learning resources and services to schools including:
(Please follow links above for details of the flexible entitlement arrangement)
Why use us?
- Save time and money - rapid access to a wide range of reading materials and project loans
- Develop your pupils' learning experience
- Respond to curriculum demands - a highly cost-effective way of providing classroom learning resources
- Access stimulating reading materials to promote and encourage reading for pleasure
- Enjoy motivational reading promotion events
- Improve the quality of your school's resources
When are we open?
The general opening times are from 9.30am to 4.30pm. However, because we work from two sites, we advise that you contact us to make sure staff will be available. Sessions outside these hours are available by appointment.
The Education Library Service is open during school holidays. Please contact us for details.
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