Leading the Development of Public Libraries
The Society of Chief Librarians leads the debate on the future of public libraries and advocates for continuous improvement of the public library service on behalf of local people.
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SCL Welcomes Arts Council's Envisioning Report
The Society of Chief Librarians welcomes the Arts Council's Envisioning the Library of the Future report, specifically ...
> more...Ciara Eastell New SCL President Elect
The Society of Chief Librarians has elected a new President-Elect, as per the Society’s practice at the half way point of the current President’s term of office.
Ciara Eastell has been confirmed as SCL’s President Elect and she will take over as President in ...
> more...Libraries Inspire
Dudley Libraries Customer Inspired by Computer Course
Dave, a Dudley Libraries customer, found new ways to connect with learning through computer courses at his library.
Dave suffered a heart attack shortly after being made redundant from his long-term job. He quickly became depressed by the sudden combination of poor health and unemployment. Dave's life in Tipton in the Black Country (Dudley, West Midlands) seemed to ...
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Taking Part in World Book Night 2013
I have taken part in World Book Night in 2011 more...
Libraries are Part of the Solution
Last Thursday and Friday I attended the LGA/CLOA annual culture, more...
Creative...and Busy
The last few weeks since we launched our Universal Offers more...