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Category Archives: CyMAL
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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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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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
Welsh Government awards over £2 million in grants for libraries, archives and museums
The Welsh Government’s Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths announed today (Thursday, 04 April) grants of over £2.17 million to encourage more people to visit and use their local museums, archives and libraries services, awarded via his CyMAL division. Almost … Continue reading
Posted in CyMAL, Grants, Libraries Inspire, Wales
Tagged CyMAL, grants, John Griffiths, Welsh Government
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Recent CIPFA public library statistics
A month or so ago the CIPFA public library statistics for 2011-12 (April to March) were published. I didn’t get round to writing a blog about them at the time, and fellow Welsh library blogger, Stephen Gregory CILIP policy officer … Continue reading
Posted in CyMAL, Governance, Libraries, Public libraries, Welsh Public Library Standards
Tagged CIPFA, library statistics, WPLS
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Grants available for Welsh libraries
Librarians across Wales eagerly await the moment when the grant paperwork from CyMAL is released. So I’m sure everyone is very excited to know that the paperwork is now available on the CyMAL web pages, and you have two months … Continue reading
Show me the research!
How to allow non-students access to online resources and research within university settings has been a sticky issue for some years. Most universities allow members of the public walk-in access to consult books, and sometimes allow paid-for annual membership for … Continue reading
Posted in Academic libraries, CyMAL, Online resources, Research, UK, Wales
Tagged Finch report, Inspire, open access, RIN, SCURL, walk in access, WHELF
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A new chapter – the Carnegie UK Trust report on public libraries
About six weeks ago (yes, I know, I’m late to the party), the Carnegie UK Trust recently published a report called A new chapter: public library services in the 21st century. The report reviews the current position of public libraries … Continue reading
Posted in CyMAL, England, Libraries, Northern Ireland, Publications, Republic of Ireland, Research, Scotland, Wales
Tagged Carnegie UK Trust, literacy, reports, research
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What libraries in Wales will be doing in 2012-13
The Libraries Inspire strategy for Welsh libraries begins in April 2012. We (CyMAL) have produced a Delivery Plan for 2012-13 which outlines the key activities for each strand of work so you can see what libraries will be doing in … Continue reading
Posted in CyMAL, Libraries Inspire, Publications, Wales
Tagged Libraries Inspire, marketing, online resources, Wales, workforce development
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