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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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SCL responds to Ofcom consultation

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The Society of Chief Librarians responded today to an Ofcom consultation about the online infringement of copyright ...

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The Society of Chief Librarians supporting the future of public library services

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The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) is committed to, and advocates for the continuous improvement of public library ...

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Libraries Inspire

Lancashire Libraries engaging young people to conceive a new type of creative story

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The Lancashire Library Service is working on a project to engage young people and ingeniously recycle the large amount of paper waste that is discarded in the form of newspapers, magazines, meeting minutes, stationery, and the odd old book etc, and avoid ...

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The SCL Blog

Nicky Parker talks about the budget

In the challenging times ahead for local government with pressure more...

Fantastic new library facilities in York

I am very pleased to announce that the York Explore more...

Libraries – demonstrating success

CIPFA recently published 'Public Library statistics for 20008/09' which demonstrates how more...