The Focus Programme for schools

The Focus Programme is a two-year contract between the National Library and your school. It helps develop your school library and its access to information, and aims to strengthen library support for teaching and learning.

The Programme uses a strategic planning approach. This involves a school-based team led by the principal or a member of the senior management team, working with a National Library adviser. Together, we develop a strategic development plan based on the six guiding principles described in The school library and learning in the information landscape: Guidelines for New Zealand schools

The adviser supports your school as you implement the plan during the two-year period. After that we expect schools to continue library and information services development themselves, with further support from their adviser as required.

More about the six guiding principles

Apply for the 2009 Focus Programme

Applications for the 2009 Focus Programmme close on Friday 26 September 2008. Find out more about the programme by downloading our information sheet.

Download the 2009 Focus Programme information sheet

Northland Centre application form

Auckland Centre application form

Hamilton Centre application form

Gisborne Centre application form

Napier Centre application form

Wanganui Centre application form

Palmerston North Centre application form

Wellington Centre application form

Nelson Centre application form

Greymouth Centre application form

Christchurch Centre application form

Dunedin Centre application form

Invercargill Centre application form

If you have any questions about the Focus Programme, contact your local School Centre.