Category Archives: Welsh Public Library Standards

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

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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

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Public library standards in Wales

Along with some CyMAL colleagues I recently attended the annual feedback seminar for the Welsh Public Library Standards (WPLS). Since 2002 the services of Welsh public libraries have been monitored and evaluated through the framework of the standards, with each … Continue reading

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