School Library Service

Introduction

We provide library resources, training and support to all teachers, including home educators, and those involved in school library management in school at all levels. Have a look at our latest newsletter.

Why Use the School Library Service?

• Ofsted report Good School Libraries: making a difference to learning (2006, ref: HMI 2624) states that the best school libraries surveyed were the result of the headteacher's clear understanding of the library's key role in raising standards and the use made of resources and training offered by a school library service.
• To achieve an effective school library/learning resource centre that will enhance teaching, learning and reading for pleasure throughout the school.
• For impartial, professional advice on all aspects of running a school library/learning resource centre.
• To get best value for the school book fund.

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Contact details

Address: Unit 1, Bristol Vale Trading Estate, Hartcliffe Way, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5RJ.

Telephone: 0117 903 8534

Fax: 0117 903 8535

Email: bristolschool.libraryservice@bristol.gov.uk

Map: Click here for a map showing the location of the SLS.

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Opening hours

We are always pleased to welcome callers but please contact us first so that we can accommodate your visit. We look forward to seeing you.

Monday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Tuesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Wednesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Thursday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Friday 9.00 am - 4.30pm.

Please note - we are open throughout the year (except public holidays). A telephone answering service is available at other times.

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Access

• Parking - there is some parking immediately outside Unit 1 for loading and unloading and a large car park at the top of the industrial estate for general use.
• Buses - the number 76 bus stops nearby on Hartcliffe Way.
• Entrance - level entrance.
• Doors - double doors straight into the library.
• Inside - All the book stock is on the ground floor. A training room and much of the art loan collection (pictures, artefacts) are on a mezzanine floor with access via stairs and lift. The new building has been altered to Disability Discrimination Act standards.

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Directions

• On the A4174 Hartcliffe Way coming from the east (Bath) look out for the Fire Station on the right, then Shell garage on the left. Turn left into Bristol Vale Trading Estate immediately before the Matching Brick Company.
• On the A4174 Hartcliffe Way coming from the west (North Somerset) look out for Parson Street School on the left followed by the Matching Brick Company on the right. Turn right into the trading estate immediately after this.

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