Literacy as a future skill: What schools, employers, and libraries need to know

Why should we all be thinking about literacy as a future skill for the workforce? Read on for ideas and where your library can be involved.

World Book Day 2026 is a moment but reading culture is for life

World Book Day sparks excitement, but lasting reading culture grows all year. Here’s how schools can turn a single day into a lifelong habit.

Why libraries still matter in a world that thinks that GenAI answers are enough

What’s AI doing to education, and why do libraries still matter? Take a look at GenAI’s impact on children and what librarians can do next.

Prepare your school library for the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026

Practical ways to prepare your school library for the National Year of Reading 2026 – using your online catalogue to inspire everyone.

Let them lead: 5 youth-led library activities that actually work ​

From D&D to digital content, young people share what works – and how libraries can support their ideas, creativity, and leadership.

How the Lundy Model helps you build a school library children actually use

Discover how the Lundy Model helps create school libraries students love by aligning space, voice and action with their real needs.

From storytime to screen time: How libraries can reach Generation Alpha

They’ve never known life without a screen but the next big thing for Gen Alpha might just be books – and brilliant librarians. Read on for more.

5 practical ways librarians can combat information disorder this term

Help your school or community library tackle fake news and misinformation. Explore 5 fun, practical ways to teach digital literacy and critical thinking.

The King’s Hospital School chooses SLLS for its outstanding support

Maggie heard about SLLS from a fellow librarian and had a free demo. It gave her the confidence to explore the system before committing.

What every school librarian needs to know about emotion this term

Discover how your school library management system can help you capture, organise, and share emotional reading moments with your school community.