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2009

Reasons to be cheerful – public libraries performing well

Tuesday 1 December 2009

With Borders having closed its doors before Christmas, it would be easy to get quite depressed about the decline of reading, visiting and browsing in bookshops and libraries. More

Improving Libraries for Learners Launch

Tuesday 1 December 2009

The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) today (Tuesday 1st December 2009) launched Improving libraries for learners its latest guide to self-evaluation for school libraries at Falkirk High School. More

Culture Minister launches AskScotland virtual reference service

Monday 1 June 2009

An interactive digital reference service that will enable people all over the world to get answers to questions about Scotland was today launched by Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution. More

Libraries launch Homecoming reading promotion

Thursday 26 March 2009

An innovative scheme to attract new readers was today launched by Scottish libraries. More

Scotland's favourite library books

9 February 2009

The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin was the most borrowed book in Scotland's libraries between July 2007 and June 2008, according to Public Lending Right (PLR) figures released today. More

2008

Library petition submitted to Scottish Parliament

18 December 2008

A petition urging the Scottish Government to ensure continued provision of local libraries and the vital social and educational role they serve within communities was presented at the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee meeting on Tuesday 16th December. More

Minister launches family history scheme in Scottish libraries

28 November 2008

A new initiative aimed at widening access to online genealogy information through Scottish libraries was today launched by Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, Linda Fabiani, at Edinburgh’s recently refurbished Stockbridge Library. More

Government awards library funding

7 November 2008

Ten projects aimed at improving the quality of Scotland's public library services have been awarded £450,000 by the Scottish Government. More

Libraries top culture poll

25 September 2008

A recent Scottish Government survey has found that libraries are the most frequently attended cultural venue in the country, with almost one third of adults reporting visits to libraries in the last 12 months. More

Books still top for teens

12 September 2008

Book borrowing is the main reason for public library visits by young people according to a survey commissioned by the Scottish Government. More

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