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Come on make some noise (in libraries)
Soon (3-14th June 2013) it will be Make a noise in libraries (MANIL) fortnight. This is an annual campaign run by the RNIB to promote library services for blind and partially sighted people. This year the theme is ‘signposting’ and working together to … Continue reading
Posted in E-books, Equal opportunities, Events, Libraries, Public libraries, UK
Tagged blind, MANIL, RNIB, visually impaired
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Welsh librarian of the year winners!
Last night at the CILIP Cymru Wales conference in Cardiff, the winners of the inaugural Welsh librarian of the year award were announced. The judging panel must have had a really hard time choosing the winners from the short listed … Continue reading
Posted in Academic libraries, Awards, CILIP, Conferences, Public libraries, Wales
Tagged Bethan Hughes, CILIP Cynru, Lori Harvard
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So what does a library development adviser actually do?
My job title is Libraries Development Adviser, but what does that actually mean? Hopefully by the end of this post you’ll have a clearer idea of what I do and how I can maybe help you, especially (particularly) if you … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, CyMAL, Libraries Inspire, Wales, Welsh Public Library Standards
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‘Parents, children, libraries and reading’ research report
The Pew Internet (part of the Pew Research Centre in America) have released another useful report (Parents, Children, Libraries, and Reading) which investigates the views of parents on these topics. One of the brief summaries about the research said “Parents of … Continue reading
Posted in America, Libraries, Public libraries, Research
Tagged America, libraries, Pew Internet research, reading, research
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Libraries of the future infographic
Another snazzy infographic depicting the possible future of libraries. It was adapted from PewInternet for a key address at the State University of New York Librarians Association Annual Conference in 2012. The Pew Internet produce a lot of research into … Continue reading
Rewarding marketing of Welsh libraries – the results
For the fourth year running libraries in Wales have been able to compete in a national (all-Wales) competition for marketing awards. These are run as part of the marketing strand of the library strategy (Libraries Inspire), and are organised by … Continue reading
Posted in Academic libraries, Awards, CyMAL, Libraries, Marketing, Public libraries, Wales
Tagged Libraries Inspire, marketing awards, Welsh libraries
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Bursaries for library staff in Wales available
As in previous years, library staff in Wales are able to apply for funding to undertake a range of qualifications and training/career development needs. The bursaries are available for qualifications from Level 2 upwards (i.e. from the Certificate in LAIS) … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, CyMAL, Grants, Libraries, Libraries Inspire, Wales, Workforce development
Tagged Bursaries, CyMAL, grants, workforce
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The librarian of the year long list is announced!
CILIP in Wales have just announced the long list for the Welsh librarian of the year award for 2013 (its first year). To find out who the 12 wonderful librarians are, read the CILIP in Wales blog post. The winner … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, CILIP, Wales
Tagged cilip wales, librarian award, librarian of the year
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Online resources funded in Wales 2013-14
Development of e-resources is one of the priorities of Libraries Inspire, the Welsh Government’s library strategy. For 2013-14 there will be some changes in provision. Newspapers The current contract with NewsBank ended on 31 March after 3 years of service. … Continue reading
CILIP to be re-branded
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is to be re-branded with a new name and new logo. The reasons behind this are explained on their website and mainly relate to the period of change the organisation has undergone … Continue reading
