Slainte News http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/newsindex.htm The lastest library and information sector news from CILIPS and SLIC, the professional bodies for librarians in Scotland. en-gb Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:32:27 +0300 http://www.rssfeedssubmit.com/rss-generator/ New evidence published showing success of library funding http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#slicreport With public libraries in Scotland attracting over 30 million visitors per year, the Scottish Library and Information Council has today published new reports about the quality of local library services, demonstrating the success of £500,000 annual Scottish Government investment in libraries across Scotland. Ann Cleeves still tops with Shetland library users http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#shetland For the fourth year in a row, Ann Cleeves took top spot for the most-borrowed book from the Shetland Library. Divided City Creative Writing Competition http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#breslin To mark the Citizens Theatre's production of Divided City, 2 - 4 February, school pupils are being offered the opportunity to take part in a creative writing competition, with the chance to win tickets and signed copies of Theresa Breslin's novel. New mobile service for Angus http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#angus A new service to deliver library books and information to people in rural Angus was launched on Friday 13 January. LILAC 2012 Information Literacy Awards http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#lilac LILAC 2012 Information Literacy Awards Nominations are being sought for the three prestigious information literacy awards that will be presented during the forthcoming LILAC Conference, which takes place 11 - 13 April at Glasgow Caledonian University. Environmental Sustainability Conference http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#cymal The Welsh Government via CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales is working in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales (AC-NMW) to host a conference on sustainability in museums, archives and libraries. Learning through libraries http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Libraries have produced an advocacy document to promote the way their school libraries make a difference. Local history in the spotlight http://www.slainte.org.uk/news/archive/1201/1201.htm#eastren Local history volunteers were in the spotlight in East Renfrewshire recently, as the Heritage Service was presented with the Volunteer Friendly Award, a quality standard that recognises good work with volunteers.