Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools

A National Strategy for

School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023

Developing a National Strategy

for School Libraries in Scotland

SLIC Showcase November 2018

Martina McChrystal, Chair of Advisory Group, Director of

Library Services, University of Glasgow

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• Advocacy

• Scottish Government Commitment

• Advisory Group membership

• Capturing the landscape

Vibrant Libraries, Thriving SchoolsA National Strategy for

School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023

Vibrant Libraries, Thriving SchoolsA National Strategy for

School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023

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• Over 30 school libraries across Scotland

• Primary/ Secondary, co-located

• Variety of service delivery models

• Pupil voice

• Impact and evidence

School libraries in Scotland are essential to closing the

attainment gap in schools, support all curriculum areas,

are well-supported by the school management team and

operate under a successful working model.

School libraries in Scotland contribute to health

literacy, social and mental wellbeing, and provide a

safe, trusted space for children and young people to be

nurtured.

School libraries in Scotland are a key resource and are

central to the implementation of Curriculum for

Excellence, develop pupil skills for the world of work, and

encourage learning that will stay with pupils throughout

their lives.

School libraries in Scotland use digital technology to deliver

high quality and efficient digital learning experiences for

young people, enabling access to information and creative

opportunities.

School libraries in Scotland are central to education for all

ages, develop a culture of reading for pleasure, offer literacy

and numeracy support from Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

settings through to primary and secondary schools, and enable

opportunities for family learning.

VisionScotland will have vibrant school library

services that play a central role in

helping children and young people gain

the knowledge, skills and attributes

needed for learning, life and work.

They will provide a nurturing space to

foster wellbeing and creativity across

the school community.

Vision & Aims

Curriculum, Learner Journey & Developing the Young Workforce

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Information, Digital Literacy & Digital Creativity

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Literacy, Numeracy & Family Learning

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Health and Wellbeing

Leadership, Standards & Working Models

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• Distribution to every school in Scotland

• Gather feedback & examples

• Implementation Group

• Case studies published

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Review