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The Society of Chief Librarians supporting the future of public library services
Posted on 27 July 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) is committed to, and advocates for the continuous improvement of public library services. Following yesterday’s announcement from Government that the MLA will be wound down, SCL pledges to continue to work closely with the MLA and other sector partners during ...
Read full storyThe British Library talks to librarians about web 2:0 technology
Posted on 27 July 2010
The British Library recently welcomed librarians from Surrey, Wimbledon, Winchester and Suffolk to showcase how the British Library has pioneered web 2:0 technology and continues to maximise social networking. Colin Wight, Web Editor at the British Library showed how the library has used tools such ...
Read full storyLibrarians learn about the power, propaganda and art of maps at the British Library
Posted on 26 July 2010
Librarians from across London were treated to a curator led tour of Magnificent Maps at the British Library - an exhibition which explores the power, propaganda and art of maps. The exhibition features an impressive 80 items, made up of the most impressive, beautiful and ...
Read full storySCL visit the Business & IP Centre at the British Library
Posted on 16 July 2010
Executive Members from The Society of Chief Librarians recently visited the Business & IP Centre at the British Library. The Executive learnt more about the history of the Centre, current initiatives and plans for the future. The visit also incorporated a tour of the Centre, including ...
Read full storyLibraries are highlighted as key factor in delivering digital literacy
Posted on 12 July 2010
Today, Martha Lane Fox from Race Online 2012 launched her Manifesto for a Networked Nation, which addresses how the UK can be the first nation where everyone can use the web. The contribution of libraries as part of this ambition is key, and Ed Vaizey, ...
Read full storySCL welcomes new CILIP Chief Executive
Posted on 9 July 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians is delighted to learn of Annie Mauger’s appointment as the new Chief Executive of CILIP. SCL looks forward to developing the partnership between the two organisations with Annie when she arrives in November. Workforce development, nurturing the skills of library ...
Read full storySCL supports Race Online 2012
Posted on 9 July 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians is delighted to support Race Online 2012. Public libraries are local information services that play an important role in empowering local communities by supporting people to access online public services. The People’s Network, available in all public libraries, is a largely ...
Read full storyLibraries at the heart of the Digital Agenda
Posted on 7 July 2010
The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) has welcomed the announcement made by Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries on the 1st July 2010 that the SCL will play a fundamental role in shaping the future of public library services. A new support ...
Read full storyNHS Choices Libraries Inclusion Programme wins award
Posted on 6 July 2010
NHS Choices Libraries Inclusion Programme aims to use existing community IT hubs (libraries) to tackle social and digital health inequalities. In order to reach disadvantaged groups and help them get online the NHS have partnered up with libraries and UK Online Centres to promote ...
Read full storyResidents in North Yorkshire enjoy a pint with their books
Posted on 23 June 2010
The new library service located in the George and Dragon was opened on the 12th June by local MP and Foreign Secretary William Hague. It is run by local volunteers who will manage approximately 300 books (which will be refreshed regularly) and access to ...
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