LAI SLG May Conference 2026

The LAI School Libraries Group invites you to join us for an engaging and informative conference that will focus on how we can support neurodiversity in schools and libraries. This conference is supported by Outside the Box Learning Resources. The 2026 theme is Beyond the Book: Supporting Neurodiversity in Schools and Libraries Date: 14th MayContinueContinue reading “LAI SLG May Conference 2026”

Statement on expansion of DEIS

Statement from the School Libraries Group: The School Library Group of the Library Association of Ireland notes with disappointment that the March 9th announcement by the Minister for Education on the expansion of DEIS supports to further schools has once again failed to deliver on the 2005 DEIS Action Plan commitment to expand the JCSPContinueContinue reading “Statement on expansion of DEIS”

Welcome to new Chair, Kathleen Moran!

It’s certainly been a year of change for the School Libraries Group. Our SLARI Chair, Hazel Scanlon retired from the helm at the time we changed over from SLARI to the School Libraries Group. Doreen Lundon became the first Chair of the SLG when we became official, having previously held the position of SLARI Secretary.ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to new Chair, Kathleen Moran!”