Part of Sheffield Libraries, Archives and Information.  An integrated childrens and young peoples service which is responsible for services to children through the public library and the schools library service.  Provides the stockroom for the Schools Library Service which supplies all Sheffield LEA schools with books, materials and information.  This is done by personal visits by teachers or through a van delivery/collection service which visits schools at the beginning and end of each term.  Offers help and advice to all schools on the management, organisation and development of their library and learning resources.  Services to secondary schools also include guided visits to the Central Library.  Provides an Early Years Service and material selection and management.  Activities include reading promotion and holiday activity sessions,  Sheffield Childrens Book Awards in November, and the Book Challenge Competition.  Runs Childrens Summer reading Initiative July - September, Carnegie Shadowing Scheme July - November and Sheffield Storytelling Day in October.  Caters for teachers, teaching assistants, supply teachers, LEA advisers and student teachers.