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 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 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 storySCL Publishes Manifesto for Public Libraries
Posted on 22 March 2010
The SCL Manifesto states that libraries are adapting to and meeting the needs of local people, and every library in the UK is focused on core principles of reading, learning, literacy, and digital inclusion. “Thirty-four million people a year visit public libraries in the UK. ...
Read full storySCL Responds to Library Modernisation Review Consultation
Posted on 1 December 2009
SCL Response to Empower, Inform, Enrich The Society of Chief Librarians responds to the publication of Empower, Inform, Enrich, the consultation document of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s modernisation review of public libraries. It is an insightful collection of essays about the future of the ...
Read full storySCL and the NHS Sign MOU on Health
Posted on 19 November 2009
On November 19, at an NHS ‘Live Well Day’ at Peckham Library, the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) and NHS Choices will sign an agreement that formalises a partnership between the Department of Health and public libraries to provide people with access to more ...
Read full storySCL Announces Universal Membership
Posted on 6 October 2009
From 28 September, more than 4000 public libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland* are open for borrowing by any member of the public regardless of where they live. Customers will be able to borrow books from any library, and in some cases use ...
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