1. SLS Collaborative Working

2. Concerns: SLSs in London are closing
remaining SLSs are vulnerable to cuts to school budgets.
companies such as MLS, Peters and independent consultants have started to offer advisory services to school libraries
Many schools are unaware of the existence of SLSs and what they offer
Better ebooks platform, Islington artefacts, Tower Hamlets primary school librarians.

3. Aims:
every school library in London will have access to the professional services of an SLS.
to raise the profile of SLSs
by working together we create a stronger base and can offer a more attractive and wider package to schools

4. Plans for Implementation:
set up a London-wide website, listing all the London boroughs with links to SLS websites or their nearest if their borough doesn’t have an SLS
Add a blog to the website
Create a presence on twitter
Combine individual ebooks platforms into one consortium through wheeelers
Market our services at conferences and shows

5. When planning our stand for the Education Show we realised we needed to go bigger than just the London area

6. Schools Library Services UK was born
the website was built
We came up with branding

7. And a banner and leaflets to show our offer to schools, which thanks to ASCEL we were able to produce on glossy paper

10. We plan to market at:
Education Show
NAHT Conference
Guardian Reading for Pleasure Conference
Any other suggestions or ideas?