Public Library Quality Improvement Matrix > PLQIM Awards: 2007-2008

PLQIM Awards

2007-2008

Ten projects aimed at improving the quality and diversity of Scotland’s public library services have been awarded GBP 450,000 from the Scottish government.

Dundee

This project will offer library support for socially vulnerable groups in Dundee including migrant workers and those with substance abuse. Awarded GBP 89,600

East Renfrewshire

My Health, will establish libraries as key partner in health information and support services, contributing to health improvement and minimising exclusion. Awarded GBP 46,004

Edinburgh

Based on the award winning work at Sighthill library in Edinburgh, the project will work with young people and key partners in three community libraries of Kirkliston, Ratho and Moredun to tackle the problems of anti-social behaviour. Awarded GBP 100,000

Falkirk

This project will provide wireless e-services to widen community access to ICT skills and learning in all 7 current library buildings. Awarded GBP 26,923

Highland

This project will provide children 0-12 years old living anywhere in the Highlands access to a consistent, flexible and progressive planned public library programme which focuses on reading for enjoyment, reading for information and developing use of the public library as a community resource. Awarded GBP 29,197

Inverclyde

This project aims to enable those with additional learning needs to access computers with the support of the local learning partnership through a range of courses of learning activities and support. Awarded GBP 33,650

Scottish Borders

This project aimed at older residents in the 50+ age group to increase their use of local libraries and increase their confidence to access the wide variety of learning and leisure opportunities on offer. Awarded GBP 18,450

Shetland

To improve the quality of life in Shetland for a number of priority groups, in particular migrant workers and emergent readers, through the provision of more accessible, appropriately resourced library services. Awarded GBP 23,200

Stirling

This project will address inclusion and equalities by promoting reading to disadvantaged groups through the provision of enhanced accessibility, improved staff training and awareness of literacy needs and the provision of opportunities to take part in reading groups and online discussions. Awarded GBP 65,850

National shared project

A national project for minority language provision, led by Dundee, supporting migrant workers and their families. Awarded GBP 17,126