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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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National Digital Promise for Public Libraries
The Society of Chief Librarians has agreed a Digital Promise for public libraries, setting the minimum standard for delivery of digital services in libraries.
The Society of Chief Librarians announces a National Digital Promise for public libraries in Wales, England and ...
> more...Wales Public Libraries See Borrowers Up by 8.3%
The recent figures released by CIPFA show a rise in borrowing at libraries in Wales, up 8.3% ...
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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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Wales Public Libraries See Borrowers Up by 8.3%
The recent figures released by CIPFA show a rise in more...
Get Online in your Library--on the BBC
BBC Highlights Digital Champions The BBC is highlighting inspiring stories from more...
Summer Reading Challenge: Juggling Words in Scotland
We are all really inspired every summer by the work more...