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The horizon scanning department for public libraries

CILIP

The horizon scanning department for public libraries THE appetite for horizon scanning among public librarians is huge – as we have recently seen at the CILIP Conference – but the number of public librarians paid to do it is minimal. For me the next progression would have been outside of the library world. “For

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Libraries and sanctuary

CILIP

Libraries and sanctuary. John Vincent has been actively tackling social exclusion in libraries and other cultural and heritage organisations through The Network (www.seapn.org.uk) and the Libraries of Sanctuary project, that evolved from the Cities of Sanctuary.

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Connecting town and gown through the library

CILIP

Connecting town and gown through the library How to help a community explore its slave-trading history: Lesley English, Head of Library Engagement at Lancaster University Library, explains how the library plays a key role in building bridges between town and gown. We connect, we innovate, we include.”

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Meet The Team Behind Mayhem: Come See Us At These Upcoming May 2023 Events

ForAllSecure

Upcoming Events We have two upcoming events planned for May 2023: Webinar: How to Uncover and Address Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Libraries GlueCon Read on to learn more about May’s events. While they provide access to pre-built components and tools, they can also introduce security vulnerabilities into your code. PT / 1 p.m.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Controversial materials in libraries and what to do about them

CILIP

Controversial materials in libraries and what to do about them Controversy is never far away from Professor Louise Cooke – it is a subject that has informed her work, research and teaching since she began life as a librarian. She says: “It is one of the greatest challenges facing libraries today.

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Bolinda UK Ltd and CILIP join forces to activate Libraries Week 2021

CILIP

Bolinda UK Ltd and CILIP join forces to activate Libraries Week 2021. CILIP is pleased to announce that Bolinda UK Ltd , the creators of BorrowBox , has joined forces with CILIP as a supporter for Libraries Week 2021 alongside Nielsen Book. Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation?s Published: 10 March 2020. In depth.