Scottish Library and Information Council
The Scottish Library & Information Council [SLIC] is the independent
advisory body to the Scottish Government and Scottish ministers on library
and information matters.
The Council offers leadership focus and support to the Scottish library and information sector, coordinating and promoting national service developments to benefit Scotland's people and enrich our cultural, educational and economic landscape.
SLIC members include all local authority, higher education, further education
organisations, NHS Trust library services, as well as other specialist
library and information organisations.
SLIC was established in 1991 and is funded by organisational membership
subscriptions. The Scottish Government partially funds the Council in
its work and The National Library of Scotland also contributes financial
assistance.
Key documents: Annual Review 2010, current Operating Plan and Strategic Plan 2011-14 or search the digital library for all other SLIC publications.
- New Innovation and Development Fund
- SLIC announced a call for proposals on Tue 22 Feb 2011. Applications will be considered at the meeting of the SLIC Board on 20 Jan 2012.
Main tasks:
- Provide a leadership focus for Scottish library and information services and to facilitate coordination on a national level
- Promote understanding of library and information services' contribution to the life of the nation
- Monitor standards of provision of library and information services and advocate the development required for their continuing vitality
- Advise the Scottish Government and ministers on all matters concerning library and information services
- Undertake research and promote innovation, providing information, education and advice to support members
- Liaise with related organisations and institutions to further SLIC's strategic objectives and support our members
- Award grant-in-aid to promote innovative developments in Scottish library and information services
SLIC Board
SLIC is governed by a Management Board that is elected for a term of three years. Members of the Board are elected by their sector on a rotational basis at the SLIC Annual General Meeting. SLIC Memorandum and Articles available for download in PDF format.
- Chair: Fiona MacLeod
- MSP
- Vice Chair: TBC
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- Company Secretary: Moira Methven (From January 2012)
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- Chris Banks
- Aberdeen University
- David Beards
- Scottish Funding Council (SFC)
- James Beaton
- National Piping Centre
- Dorothy Browse
- Fife Council Libraries and Museums
- Jeannette Castle
- West Lothian Library Services
- Helen Durndell
- Glasgow University
- Loraine Forde
- Cardonald College
- Sheila Miller
- CILIPS
- Robert Ruthven
- Stirling Council
- David Scott
- Dundee College
- Martyn Wade
- National Library of Scotland
- Observer: Duncan Mackay
- Scottish Government
- Observer: Anil Gupta
- Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
- Director: Elaine Fulton
- SLIC
- Assistant Director: Rhona Arthur
- SLIC
- Assistant Director: Catherine Kearney
- SLIC
SLIC Staff
- Director: Elaine Fulton
- Elaine was previously Assistant Director of SLIC/CILIPS, with her work focusing on the development of information and communications technology systems and services in libraries, in particular supporting the roll out of the People’s Network in Scotland. More
- Assistant Director: Rhona Arthur
- Rhona has been in post since 1997 and was previously professional officer at the Scottish Library Association (SLA). Her work focuses on the development of school library services, readership development and training. More
- Assistant Director: Catherine Kearney
- Catherine manages the SLIC Innovation and Development Fund programme and acts as the liaison
officer for the tertiary education sector and specialist adviser on joint
use and co-location of services. More
- Senior Information Officer (Acting): Gillian Hanlon
- Gillian previously worked as a school librarian, specialising in developing the use of ICT in education. More
- Admin Officer: Morag Andrew
- Morag joined the SLIC team on a permanent basis in 1999 after working for the organisation on casual contracts.
SLIC: Company Limited by Guarantee/Registered in Scotland No.129889/Scottish Charity No.SC17886