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Phase one seeks to map levels, patterns and experiences of use by those responsible for the library within schools and to establish the nature of support needed for librarians from school library services and training providers. Phase two will track schools in detail to explore the extent of difference the process may have on library integration into the wider school self\u2010evaluation, development priorities and planning, and on library contribution to pupil reading and learning.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>Preliminary investigations indicate that there is considerable diversity in current evaluation practice and in expectations of the <jats:italic>Improve Your Library<\/jats:italic> toolkits. There is a need for a national vehicle for sharing individual library experience to inform reflective practice.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The research focused on English schools. Successful delivery of the intended case banks of practice examples is dependent on a good range of schools being willing to share their experience.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>Training and support needs and networks will be identified for providers and practitioners. 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