These comments and recommendations indicate the role of library and information services in ensuring equal access to information and resources for learning. The Library Association would be happy to discuss further our views on the vital contributions libraries can make to the learning process. Libraries hold selections of picture books and other materials for the very young, as well as information books, recreational reading material, fiction and non-book materials for older children. There are teenage sections too. Specially trained librarians, experienced in working with children and young people, are available to help children and their parents and carers.
National statistics show children are borrowing more material from public libraries year on year.
Resources are selected and stocked specifically to support the National Curriculum and other curricula undertaken by schools. In addition, SLS provide valued advisory and training services in terms of library design, curriculum development and learning skills. SLS are staffed by personnel trained and experienced in the needs of schools, the curricula requirements and in supporting the work of teachers. School libraries . Library provision may be found in individual primary, middle and special schools.