STEM and digital boost for school libraries in Scotland
SCOTTISH school libraries in 21 regions have been awarded a share of £272,000 as part of the latest round of grants from the School Library Improve- ment Fund (SLIF).
The Scottish Government scheme was launched in 2017, with a total of £1m of funding available for school libraries. The latest phase has seen 34 projects awarded money, which will be used for a variety of different purposes – from promot- ing positive mental health and storytelling sessions to parent and child book clubs and digital technology to help pupils with dyslexia.
A new round of funding applications kicked off at the start of this year, with a further £170,000 available. Deputy First Minister John Swinney reiterated the Scottish Government’s commitment to improving school libraries, saying: “School libraries have a vital part to play in supporting literacy and improving attainment right across the curriculum. “We want libraries to be the vibrant hub of our schools and further investment of £272,000 through the School Library Improvement Fund will strengthen their role. “I am very pleased to see recipients focusing on not only literacy but health and wellbeing, STEM, and digital learning and engagement with their wider community.” The fund is administered on behalf of the Scottish Govern- ment by The Scottish Library and Information Council, and its chief executive Pamela Tulloch said: “School libraries have a vital role to play in the education journey of pupils. Research shows a well-run school library can impact positively on attain- ment and attitudes to learning. School libraries have enjoyed increased support since the introduction of the national school library strategy and we hope this continues to deliver long-last- ing and sustainable benefits.”
For full details of projects and to apply for the current round of funding, visit
www.scottishlibraries.org/funding.
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