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SLIC and CILIPS publish information affecting information professionals working in Scotland.

Access and Equity

This section contains guidelines and information on current legislation relating to access and equity within a library context.

Continuing Professional Development

Details of the CILIPS CPD programme, including information on forthcoming events, can be found in this section.

Equality and Diversity

This section includes an overview of policy and legislation as well as a practical toolkit and examples of good practice.

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act

This area contains details of how this legislation affects the library and information sector.

Inclusive Services

This area is designed to provide up-to-date information about materials and resources which can improve the accessibility of library services.

Information Literacy

This comprehensive toolkit was produced by a CILIPS working group composed of information professionals directly involved with developing information literacy. The framework can be used to support the implementation of new courses or to develop existing learning programmes.

Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright

This area provides an overview of IPR and, more specifically, copyright. It includes sections on copyright legislation, copyright and electronic resources, licensing and how copyright privileges affect library and information services.

Reader Development

This section contains details of reader development initiatives and examples of best practice, as well as a selection of useful links.