Schools Library Service
Resource Matters, Sandwell Schools Library Service, is a service for teachers and pupils.
It is based in Oldbury with The Multicultural Multifaith Resource Collection.
Address:
Sandwell Schools Library Service
Training and Development Centre ('A' Block)
Popes Lane
Oldbury, West Midlands B69 4PJ
Email: resource.matters@sandwell.gov.uk
Fax: 0121 569 4481
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday : 9.00am - 5.30pm (5.00pm in holidays)
Friday : 9.00am - 1.00pm (After 1.00pm by appointment)
Extra books in the classroom
Teachers borrow boxes of books chosen to suit the age, ability and learning needs of pupils. Teachers' requests include National Curriculum subjects, books to support the literacy hour, general fiction and poetry, CD-ROM's and videos. A van service delivers and collects resources every term.
School Libraries
Pupils gain valuable information skills and a love of books from a school library that is attractive, well stocked and easy to use. Resource Matters helps schools to develop such libraries, through practical assistance, staff training and information skills sessions with pupils.
Subscription
Schools pay an annual subscription to use Resource Matters. If you are a teacher and would like to request resources or find out more, please ring us on 0121 569 4415 or email resource.matters@sandwell.gov.uk or visit our Virtual Office at www.schoolslibraryservice.sandwell.gov.uk.