Every Child a Library Member

The Every Child A Library Member initiative aims to streamline the library joining process for children across Scotland. It offers a simple, consistent and nationally branded approach to public library membership.

The programme ensures children can join their local Scottish public library service at three key stages – at birth registration, nursery enrolment and at the start of Primary 1. This gives every child in Scotland access to the valuable learning resources available in public libraries.

The programme was initially developed through a consultation process and extensive literature review. Library staff and key delivery partners such as Registrars were consulted on both the existing approach and how it could be improved.

SLIC now has a network of Every Child A Library Member Champions based throughout public library services in Scotland. Their role is to raise the profile of the programme both within their service and in the wider community. They continually work with partners to embed the initiative into the children’s library service offer.