Category: School Books Blog

Here is a brief outline of terms and conditions which could be applied to help you implement a school book rental scheme in your school. 1. The scheme is voluntary. Book lists will be supplied to parents in the normal way. 2. A security deposit of €_____ is payable on behalf of each student who […]

Here are 6 tips to help you to implement a school book rental scheme. 1/  Phase in the introduction gradually to help alleviate the initial financial outlay. For example English the first year, Maths the second year etc or select class years that would easily facilitate a pilot test. 2/  Engage participation of Parents. Instigate […]

Here are some basic questions to help you make the most informed decision before investing in a school book rental scheme. Identifying School Needs Is the school reviewing its present scheme or considering the introduction of a book rental scheme? What are the benefits/drawbacks related to the scheme? Have parents, pupils been consulted? Has the […]

Irish Schools will have the chance to see the first ever Automatic book covering machine (E-LEONARDO) at the upcoming IPPN conference on 26th and 27th of January 2011. Unusually, the manufacturer in Italy has granted sole permission for this machine to be premiered prior to its own international launch at the Paperworld conference in January […]

Here is some information about the management issues to consider when investing in a School Book Rental Scheme. Management Issues A textbook fund administrator will need to be appointed and this can be delegated to a deputy head, a senior teacher or a member of the Parent Teachers Association. The appointee would be responsible for […]

Last week, the Department of Education announced that it will examine how €15 million in grants allocated annually to schools to run book-rental schemes will be reviewed. The grant is worth €11 for each primary school pupil and €24 for second-level students. An additional €10 and €15 per child is offered at primary and second-level, […]

The whole point of investing in a CoLibri Book Covering System is to increase the longevity of books in a safe, economical, and convenient way. For this reason, CoLibri products can be very instrumental in ensuring the success of the recently approved school book rental scheme. No school or book rental shop should be without […]