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SCL Welcomes Arts Council's Envisioning Report
Posted on 23 May 2013
The Society of Chief Librarians welcomes the Arts Council's Envisioning the Library of the Future report, specifically the confirmation by the Arts Council's research that public libraries make three vital contributions to local communities: a safe, creative community space that is enjoyable and ...
Read full storyCiara Eastell New SCL President Elect
Posted on 10 May 2013
Ciara Eastell has been confirmed as SCL’s President Elect and she will take over as President in June 2014. Janene Cox, SCL President, said: “I am delighted that Ciara has agreed to take on this role. Her significant experience of major service transformation and ...
Read full storyWorld Book Night Brings Communities Together
Posted on 23 April 2013
World Book Night encapsulates what public libraries are all about: bringing communities together, promoting and encouraging reading Pro-actively taking reading materials to people and communities who may not otherwise have access to these resources Inspiring conversation and debate around reading Supporting learning and volunteering It is an important date within our calendar and we will encourage all ...
Read full storySociety of Chief Librarians Welcomes Government's E-Lending Review Recommendations
Posted on 27 March 2013
The Society of Chief Librarians welcomes today’s publication of the Government’s E-Lending Review and the recommendations it sets forth. Included in the recommendations set out by the report is that public libraries should be able to offer a free remote E-lending service to readers. ...
Read full storyCelebrate the Unique Value of the Public Library Service
Posted on 8 February 2013
In thousands of public libraries across the UK, 9 February 2013 will be a special day. Someone will be helped to use the internet for the very first time. Others will get advice or find information which helps them to start a business, others ...
Read full storyLibraries of the 21st Century: SCL Launches Four National Offers for Public Libraries
Posted on 31 January 2013
Libraries of the 21st Century The Society of Chief Librarians have this morning set out their vision for the future of public libraries with four new ‘Universal Offers’ At a press conference this morning Janene Cox, President of the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL), announced that ...
Read full storyWelsh Libraries Launch "First Incomplete Field Guide to Wellbeing in Libraries"
Posted on 30 January 2013
Last week at a libraries and health conference the Welsh Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis, launched ‘The First Incomplete Field Guide to Wellbeing in Libraries’. The guide contains case studies from libraries across all of Wales showing the diverse range ...
Read full storyBook to the future
Posted on 10 December 2012
Career builders, health detectives, little learners, friend finders, and research sleuths are the new ‘super-users’ of Britain’s public libraries. The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) have today unveiled the new ‘super-users’ of Britain’s public libraries (click here for the report). After an analysis of internal ...
Read full storySCL responds to Select Committee report on Library closures
Posted on 6 November 2012
Following the publication of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee's report into Library closures, Janene Cox, SCL's President, made the below statement: 'SCL welcomes the report as a valuable contribution to the current debate surrounding public libraries. The report makes some key points and we ...
Read full storyA chapter a day keeps the doctor away
Posted on 10 October 2012
As we mark World Mental Health Day on Wednesday 10th October, the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) is focused on helping people deal with mental illness. The worth in doing this is only too clear: • Reading can reduce stress levels by up to 67% ...
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