What makes school libraries successful?

This article examines the success factors behind school libraries in South Tirol. It demonstrates that continuous school library work and reliable structural conditions are crucial. Using examples from all of primary, lower and upper-secondary levels, it becomes clear how library curricula and various schemes to promote reading can be successfully implemented. School libraries are described as key learning spaces, supported by dedicated library teams and favourable structural conditions. The quality assurance process, conducted according to a four-year cycle, plays a major role: It strengthens the further development of school libraries, secures financial and personnel resources, and reinforced the position of the library within the larger school community.