Books and libraries

Book Trust
http://www.booktrust.org.uk
The Booktrust website has lots of information on book prizes and projects to encourage readers of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy books.

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
http://www.cilip.org.uk
CILIP is the professional body formed following the unification of the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS) and The Library Association (LA). Their website has all the latest news and research pertaining to the world of information, news on training courses,as well as links to specialist groups and other useful websites.

The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
http://www.mla.gov.uk
MLA, the new name for Re:source, is the government agency providing strategic leadership and advice to museums, archives and libraries. Their website contains downloadable reports and information on their current research.

International Association of School Libraries
http://www.iasl-slo.org
IASL's website links to school library associations websites and other interesting sites pertaining to school libraries from all over the world.

School Library Association
http://www.sla.org.uk
The SLA is an independent organisation committed to the promotion and development of school libraries and information literacy. Their website has details of their training events and publications with links to other related sites.

School Libraries Group
http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/slg/slg.html
The website of the School Libraries Group of CILIP is a useful way of keeping up to date with the key issues facing school libraries. The site also has links to their publications and training courses.

Youth Libraries Group
http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/youth
For the latest news affecting youth libraries the Youth Libraries Group website is a good place to start with links to relevant sites and to their excellent magazine, Youth Libraries Review.