Category Archives: Libraries Inspire
I have a cunning (marketing) plan
A key part of the Welsh Government’s library strategy (Libraries Inspire 2012-16) is the ‘attracting an audience’ strand. This is long-hand for the marketing element, which is led by a small team based in Wrexham on behalf of all Welsh … Continue reading
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
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
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
This is some of what libraries do – universal offers
On Thursday 31 January 2013, a set of ‘universal offers’ were launched in London jointly by the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL), the Arts Council England (ACE), and the Reading Agency (TRA). They are based around four themes (health, information, … Continue reading
Be in it to win it! Welsh library marketing awards
It’s that time of year again when library staff across Wales should be busy completing their entry form for the Marketing Innovation Awards. This is the fourth year for these awards and they aim to celebrate the valuable work that … Continue reading
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
We Get Libraries in Wales
The annual library campaign for Welsh libraries will be launched on 10th October 2012 with the title “Get reading, get better, get libraries”.* Loosely abbreviated to ‘Get Libraries’, this campaign is focusing particularly on the contribution libraries make to people’s … Continue reading
The low down on marketing Welsh libraries in 2012
I thought I’d written a previous post about the marketing strategy for Welsh libraries (for 2012-16), but in looking for the link it turns out I haven’t! Here I will briefly outline the marketing plan for 2012-13 (which, for complicated … Continue reading
