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Why SLAINTE?

Slainte is an acronym for Scottish Libraries Across the Internet.

Slainte is also a Scots Gaelic word: slàinte (slan·tchuh): A drinking toast; Cheers [Gaelic: health] - Collins English dictionary

Scots use the word "cheers" as a general way of saying "thanks" and "you're welcome"; we hope you find this service welcoming and friendly!

Who is SLAINTE aimed at?

SLAINTE is aimed at library and information workers throughout Scotland.

How did SLAINTE begin?

SLAINTE began life in 1995 as a means of publishing a directory Scottish library and information resources (SLIR) online. During 1997-1999, the service was hosted by Napier University in Edinburgh, and underwent significant expansion and development. The Scottish authors service was implemented, based on another SLA printed publication, Discovering Scottish writers, as well as a number of other services.

In 2002, SLAINTE web pages were redesigned and a new search engine added. In 2007 SLAINTE was restructured using cascading style sheets and a google search added for web pages.