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UK’s National Libraries Day

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:27:55 +0000

The logo for UK National Libraries Day, to take place on 4th February 2012, has been launched.

Similar to Ireland’s Library Ireland Week, the day aims to be a ‘celebration of all the wonderful, inspirational, essential things that libraries do and the contribution they make to society’.

The website www.nationalibrariesday.org.uk will be live by Christmas.

UK book community unites in defence of Public Libraries

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:18:47 +0000

A wide range of UK organisations have issued a joint statement about the value placed on library services by the public.

The statement is aimed at the leaders of local authorities, and was published a day before the announcement of the UK’s Comprehensive Spending Review.

Those supporting the statement include The Society of Authors, the Royal Society of Literature, the Campaign for the Book, Public Lending Right, the Booksellers Association, Voices for the Library, The Chartered institute of Library and Information Professionals, The Society of Chief Librarians, The Publishers Association, The Reading Agency, Unison and The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.

New Support Programme for UK libraries announced

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:18:59 +0000

England’s new Culture Minisiter, Ed Vaizey, has announced a new support programme for public libraries.

Initially, the programme will work intensively with around 10 library authorities. When this first phase of work is complete, the lessons learned will be shared with the wider public library network.

CILIP launches 'Good Library' guidelines

abevan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:41:42 +0000

CILIP has launched new Guidelines which it hopes will support public library services in England as they face increasing financial pressures.

Announced at the annual Public Library Authorities Conference in Bristol, the Guidelines state that a good library should be accessible with opening hours that suit local needs; well-resourced with materials that are regularly refreshed; and employ knowledgeable staff. They should also reach out to local communities, especially those who are unable or unwilling to visit, and provide programmes of activities and events to appeal to the local population.

Speaking at the conference, Bob McKee, CILIP’s Chief Executive, remarked:
>I’ve been involved in four government reviews of public library service, two during the Thatcher/Major years and two during the Blair/Brown years and none of them have managed to produce a clear and comprehensive statement of what is expected of public library provision.

Read more on the [CILIP website](http://www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/newsandpressreleases/news091007.htm).