The Australian Library and Information Association has just released the Comparison of ebooks and elending in Australian Public Libraries 2013 v 2014 report. This report provides a snapshot of the situation in Australian public libraries in January 2013 and May 2014 and is essential reading for all public library colleagues. Here you will find some great factual responses to the common misconceptions about the new library age.
The Carnegie UK Trust has announced a new program to support innovation and leadership in the public library sector. It aims to support applicants with a range of experience and learning.
The Trust has a long history of commitment to public libraries. Their research in 2011-12 uncovered the fact that public libraries have a place in people’s hearts but not their lives. It identified the need to support innovation and leadership in the public library service to ensure their continued relevance and sustainability.
The programme will run for three years, from 2014 to 2017, and will have five elements built around learning, funding, mentoring, networking and evaluation.
For further information check on the Trust’s web site.
EIFL’s Public Library Innovation Programme (EIFL-PLIP) has announced the names of 10 successful applicants for the grant call – Public libraries preparing children and youth for the future. There were over 270 applications from 71 countries
The 10 successful libraries will implement projects that use a wide range of technology – smart phones, 3D printers, computers, the internet, robotics and more – to teach children and youth valuable digital skills, to build their creativity and confidence, and to help serve their health, education, literacy, research, media and other needs.
Regular updates about these services are posted on the EIFL website and social media .
Only 88 days until the 80th IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Lyon! From now on the inviaitions and committments will begin to flow so make sure you have these dates in your diary!
Saturday 16 August
15.15‐17.45 Public Libraries Standing Committee I – Gratte‐Ciel 3
7pm – Public Libraries Section Dinner (venue to be announced)
Monday 18 August
17.00‐18.00 Gates Foundation Access to Learning Award Presentation – Forum 2
Tuesday 19 August
13.15‐14.45 Public Libraries Standing Committee II – Bellecour 2
Wednesday 20 August
09.30‐12.45 Management and Marketing Section – Public Libraries Section Less=less Less=less; Managing for greater impact – Auditorium Pasteur.
Check the Congress website for further program inormation.
The content for the Section’s Mid-Term Meeting in Malmo has been updated with Marion Morgan-Bindon’s presentation, How the Digital Media lab delivers on the city’s Culture Strategy now available on-line.
Marion also recently spoke about this initiative at MetLib in Auckland.
It goes without saying that you must attend the Public Libraries Satellite in Birmingham before travelling to Lyon for the IFLA Congress but why not consider going to Paris for the LPD eBook Satellite when you leave Lyon?
LPD is the IFLA section for Libraries serving Persons with Print Disabilities. And this year they have organised a satellite in Paris, directly after IFLA WLIC in Lyon. There are frequent fast trains connecting Lyon with Paris Gare du Lyon. Getting there is easy.
The strong and interesting program will run from 22-23 August.
Corrado surrounded by PLS Members at Malmo
Thanks to our colleague from MetLib, Corrado Di Tillio, for forwarding the link to his report on our mid-term in Malmo which was published on Public Libraries Online.
It’s an excellent summary of our program.
MetLib’s own Conference and mid-term starts this Sunday (11th) in Auckland.