The Society of Chief Librarians supporting the future of public library services

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 in this time of transition, and will also continue to work in partnership on joint projects and initiatives such as the Library Support Programme. 
 
We recognise that this is a time of significant transformation for the public library sector, which also presents great opportunities for public library services across the UK.  SCL welcomes an opportunity to meet with the various library stakeholders in the coming months to discuss how how the transformation process in the library sector will be led in the future and about how the MLA’s current functions, such as improvement, policy and research roles, will be devolved to other existing organisations.    
 
Nicky Parker, President of SCL said “As an organisation made up of senior librarians from local authorities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, SCL are leaders in the public library sector, delivering robust local services.  SCL continues to be committed to working with Government and other partners to continue to transform and improve public library services to meet the evolving needs of our communities”.