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Society of Chief Librarians Supports National Libraries Day
Posted on 31 January 2012
The Society of Chief Librarians is the local government organisation working to develop public libraries and promote their value and contribution. SCL is not a campaigning group, but it is a peer support organisation. SCL supports chief librarians and the public library service by providing ...
Read full storyNational Digital Promise for Public Libraries
Posted on 17 January 2012
The Society of Chief Librarians announces a National Digital Promise for public libraries in Wales, England and Northern Ireland that will set the standard for digital access in libraries. This Promise sets a minimum standard of digital resources available in the more than ...
Read full storyWales Public Libraries See Borrowers Up by 8.3%
Posted on 23 November 2011
The recent figures released by CIPFA show a rise in borrowing at libraries in Wales, up 8.3% in 2010-11. Visits to libraries in Wales also increased, and for the first time ever three of Wales’ libraries were in the top 20 public libraries in ...
Read full storyGet Online in your Library--on the BBC
Posted on 26 October 2011
BBC Highlights Digital Champions The BBC is highlighting inspiring stories from library customers and online mentors. Libraries are working hard to support Race Online 2012 and the GoON Give an Hour campaign. We all set our clocks back this weekend and there are many ...
Read full storySCL Position on Charging for E Book Loans
Posted on 17 October 2011
The principle of free access to books in all formats is one that SCL would like to see upheld in all library services. We also recognise that decisions about the delivery of library services is a local matter to be determined by locally elected ...
Read full storyPublic Libraries Improve Access for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Posted on 20 September 2011
Public libraries are adopting six steps in a UK-wide effort to improve access for blind and partially sighted people. For the two million blind and partially sighted people in the UK this will be a lifeline to the leisure, learning and information resources offered ...
Read full storyKent Wins Libraries Change Lives Award
Posted on 19 July 2011
The Society of Chief Librarians congratulates the winner of this year’s CILIP Libraries Change Lives award, Kent County Council’s “Making the Difference” project. This valuable project ensures that adults with learning disabilities are welcomed into Kent libraries and enjoy access to a variety of ...
Read full storyNorth East, Kent and Newcastle Libraries Shortlisted for Libraries Change Lives Award
Posted on 8 June 2011
Libraries Change Lives Shortlist: 1. The NEALIS project (North East Accessible Library and Information Services)Providing improving library, information and reading services to blind and partially sighted people throughout North East England, this is a wide ranging partnership project across a variety of organisations including 12 ...
Read full storyLibraries Help 250000 People Get Online
Posted on 11 May 2011
Public Libraries in the UK have helped more than a quarter of a million people, with no previous online experience, to go online. Libraries are a key partners in the UK’s Raceonline2012, spearheaded by Martha Lane Fox, and in September 2010 the Society of ...
Read full storySCL and MLA Position on E-books
Posted on 16 March 2011
E-book lending is a fast-growing library service. Around 35 library services currently offer e-books and several more are considering an e-books offer. E-book lending may be a small percentage of loans at present, but it is a strategically important issue for libraries: virtual ...
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