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It was clear and nice to use, easy to understand the points being made. I will now take a more active approach when it comes to talking to students.
- Secondary schools
- Self-assessed
- Entry
Creating a welcoming school library
A fast, practical and enjoyable course to make a real difference to your library in just 4 weeks. You’ll learn how to manage key messages, control the environment and create a bit of ‘wow’ factor to tempt your students - and all without spending any money. Build a routine that you can use every day to be confident that your library always makes the very best impression.
Learning outcomes
What staff will know, value and be able to do:
Demonstrate how to notice and acknowledge every student with eye contact and a smile to create a welcoming impression
Develop and apply customer ‘radar’ while working on the library floor to identify students who need help or wish to engage
Identify and remove clutter from the library entrance to create a clear and tidy first impression
Recognise how first impressions shape student perceptions and influence their decision to explore the library
Understand why books are a top priority to make a good impression for students
Recognise common library prejudices and value how strategic book displays and staff engagement can actively counter them and attract new students
Select appropriate books for a showcase display using cover appeal, age-appeal, and visual contrast to attract diverse readers
Create an attractive face-forward display using retail merchandising techniques to make books visible and tempting to browsers
Apply merchandising skills to spine-on shelving by positioning individual titles and stands to catch the eye and guide readers
Plan and build a daily routine that integrates welcoming students, maintaining displays, sharing library information and engaging with customers
- 01 The welcome
- 02 The wow factor
- 03 The workaday
- 04 The win
How long do I have to complete the course?
You can start any time and work through the material at your own pace.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. A certificate is issued automatically once you've completed the self-assessment.
Can my whole team take it?
Yes - bulk discounts on 10+ places. Get a team quote →
What format is the course in?
Online text with illustrated examples, interactive exercises, audio and practical exercises you complete in your own library.
How accessible are the courses?
Self-paced with adjustable text size, width and contrast, plus an audio version with read-along text in every course. More about accessibility →
What learners say
AMAZING! I now feel confident and knowledgeable when it comes to how the library works. This course helped me gain an understanding of how to make the library more approachable and alluring. I have a better understanding of how important merchandising is for students. I now make sure it's not only me who is welcoming anyone who comes in, but also the books lying on the shelves, I make the books face the students and look towards them.
I found the course to be very helpful and engaging. It provided quick and practical solutions for refreshing my library with a makeover. I was able to implement the strategies shared in the course right away, and I have already seen a positive impact on my library.
It was a fantastic course to make the library more attractive with book displays so the students choose books easily.
This course made me realize that my library needed so many things rearranging to make it look more inviting to students and make it more organized. Then that made me think of some good ideas to put into practice.
£25.00
per place
