The Yorkshire and Humberside branch of the School Library Association was officially ratified in April 2004. Our intention is to offer localised support, host courses and events throughout the region, promote school libraries and their staff, be advocates for school libraries, work with relevant organisations in support of school libraries and, most importantly, be relevant and affordable. Please peruse this website and comment wherever you feel able.
News from the Chair, February 2011
Hi Everyone.
Doesn’t time fly, it’s almost March and Spring will soon be in the air. Our committee are all working hard on your behalf organising this year’s courses and social events.
Last year’s events were all very well received so I hope that we can come up with the goods this year. For more on past events, visit our website.
Helen Hinks, our Secretary for several years, is sadly leaving us. Helen has always done a brilliant job for Yorkshire & Humberside SLA and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking her for her hard work and commitment.
Mary Marlowe from Norton Community Primary School in North Yorkshire has taken over from Helen as our new Secretary – we wish her every success in her new role. Our last course "Behind the Scenes at the Museum" was targeted at members seeking Accreditation and Chartership. Holding positions on the committees of Professional Associations is an excellent way of meeting the criteria required when working towards ACLIP and MCLIP. What better way to keep up to date with your CPD and enhancing your wider professional knowledge than actually being in on the ground floor, helping to organise the courses and events.
On a lighter note, Mary is currently organising our summer social for this year. I always feel this is a night for us, when we can indulge our passion for books and authors.
Our next event will be held in York (venue & date t.b.a.), A central location easily accessible to most of us. Our socials grow from year to year so come on; treat yourself to a really nice night out. I know we are all worth it!
Our speaker this year is Saviour Pirotta - a children’s author and storyteller. I have it on good authority that he is a very talented speaker and great fun to listen to.
Training
Our next training session is particularly relevant in today’s turbulent working climate - "Blow Your Own Trumpet; Assertiveness and Advocacy for Librarians". This course, led by Anne-Marie Tarter, former School Librarian of the Year is one not to be missed.
It is now more important than ever that we as school librarians market ourselves, providing the services in school to impact on teaching and learning. This course will be hosted by Fiona Brady at Harrogate Ladies College on Tuesday 10th May.
And finally
In order to keep our branch going we need your support. We try to keep costs as low as possible; compared to other training events our courses offer tremendous value for money. Please try to join us – this is your branch...
We look forward to seeing you in the future
Lesley Cobb, Chair
