Packages
Library Support
This is an outline description of the services covered by the subscription.
NB The Deposit / Exchange service is based on pupil numbers.
Exchange Service
The school has a long-term deposit loan collection of at least two books per pupil (minimum of 200 books for smaller schools). This collection is refreshed by regular exchanges of new or different titles.
We offer a variety of ways for schools to spend their bookfunds with confidence and to best effect. Teachers and librarians can select from a wide range of stock at discount prices:
- Book Exhibition Collection (key stages 1, 2 & 3) at 11% discount
- ordering service for books not available from the shelves
All books come ready to use (fully serviced with stationery and protective book jackets).
Books purchased through SLS can be exchanged through the Exchange service, so the value of the book lives on beyond its natural shelf-life.
Buying books
We offer a variety of ways for schools to spend their bookfunds with confidence and to best effect. Teachers and librarians can select from a wide range of stock at discount prices:
- Book Exhibition Collection (key stages 1, 2 & 3) at 20% discount
- Petranet online ordering with 20% discount
- ordering service for books not available from the shelves
All books come ready to use, fully serviced with stationery and protective book jackets (small servicing charge per book).
Books purchased through SLS can be exchanged through the Exchange service, so the value of the book lives on beyond its natural shelf-life.
Other Services
SLS website for booklists and live links to other selected bookrelated websites. Easy-to-use pages give direct access to SLS for up-to-date information, topic requests, queries and complaints.
School will receive three copies per year of the SLS Newsletter containing photographs and information on curriculum developments, book events, school activities, new initiatives. Includes articles from teachers and school librarians.
Free membership of support groups facilitated by SLS.
Special Discounts for one-to-one training in school on library management systems (Alice & MLS Junior Librarian).
Schools can count on Disaster Recovery Support which provides extra help if library books are damaged by flood, fire or similar bad luck. SLS can provide “emergency” books to fill the gap and help school staff to assess the damage for insurance purposes.
NB Schools choosing the Library Support Service can buy extra services from the Pay As You Use menu, some at discount prices.