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SCL responds to Ofcom consultation
Posted on 29 Jul 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians responded today to an Ofcom consultation about the online infringement of copyright ...
> more...The Society of Chief Librarians supporting the future of public library services
Posted on 27 Jul 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) is committed to, and advocates for the continuous improvement of public library ...
> more...The British Library talks to librarians about web 2:0 technology
Posted on 27 Jul 2010
The British Library recently welcomed librarians from Surrey, Wimbledon, Winchester and Suffolk to showcase how the British ...
> more...Librarians learn about the power, propaganda and art of maps at the British Library
Posted on 26 Jul 2010
Librarians from across London were treated to a curator led tour of Magnificent Maps at the British ...
> more...SCL visit the Business & IP Centre at the British Library
Posted on 16 Jul 2010
Executive Members from The Society of Chief Librarians recently visited the Business & IP Centre at the ...
> more...The SCL Blog
Nicky Parker talks about the budget
25 Jun 2010
In the challenging times ahead for local government with pressure on all budgets, Heads of Library Services have an opportunity,
Fantastic new library facilities in York
28 May 2010
I am very pleased to announce that the York Explore Library Learning Centre re-opened on the 24th May 2010. This great
Libraries – demonstrating success
26 May 2010
CIPFA recently published 'Public Library statistics for 20008/09' which demonstrates how important and successful public libraries are in the UK. The statistics
Pushing Boundaries
12 Jan 2010
I'm excited to be attending the Edge 2010 conference at Edinburgh Castle in February. Edge 2010 will highlight how libraries
Libraries help people access information about their health
16 Dec 2009
Public libraries offer access to free information about anything you would want to know. Recently SCL signed an MOU with