Guidance is given on ways to develop student research, use ICT effectively, and monitor and evaluate the library's contribution in the school. The teaching of literacy is an essential element in the drive towards raising educational standards, and at the forefront are those who run primary school libraries. Literacy for life cannot be taught effectively in primary schools without the use of the library and all its resources. This publication highlights ways in which primary school staff and helpers can use library resources to promote a love of reading and cultivate an interest in books. Is Fundamental and Books and Beyond, and the addresses of organisations which can help.
Efficient accounting is a key element of successful school library management.
Decisions over spending have to be carefully planned and systematically operated. Knowing your figures, working to a budget cycle, having spending plans prepared in plenty of time, and keeping colleagues informed are all essential elements of this work. In this Guideline Delvene Barnett presents ideas on the how, when and why of school library budgeting, with an explanation of the annual budget cycle. Display and publicity are vital if the resources of the library are to be used effectively by all those who are entitled to make use of them. A good display will spread the message almost as well as word of mouth, and good publicity can reach parts of the school which are difficult for library staff to visit personally.