Managing your school library

Manage your library.

​Effective budgeting and reporting are important to running your school library efficiently. Here is information to help you manage your library budget, and prepare reports that show how the library supports students' learning.

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Budget spreadsheet.

School library budget

Research shows that investment in a well-resourced library has a direct and positive effect on student achievement, so it's important that input and decisions regarding your library's budget and expenditure are carefully planned and managed.
A teacher's desk.

Annual report

Your annual report shows your Principal, Board of Trustees and school community evidence of the impact your library’s services on student learning. Here are some tips for creating an engaging report to share with your community.
Word cloud of evidence based practice terms.

Evidence-based school library practice

Use existing research, best practices and evidence you've gathered to guide how you develop your library space, services, and programmes. Learn how to collect and analyse information that will help you meet your users' needs.
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Managing your school library