Category Archives: Wales

A conference of quotes

Last month (already?!), I attended the annual CILIP Wales 2013 library conference, which was again held in Cardiff. This year the theme was collaboration although I would say the informal theme was ‘quotes’. Many speakers used quotes* from inspirational writers/speakers/gurus etc … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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 | 3 Comments

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

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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

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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

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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

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New digital archive for the UK

From 6th April 2013, six legal deposit libraries in the UK and Ireland will be using the powers of the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003 to enable them to gather and store a vast amount of digital material, particularly stuff … Continue reading

Posted in Digital things, Digitisation, E-books, England, Libraries, Online resources, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Technology, UK, Wales | Tagged , | 2 Comments

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

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