The Digital Economy Act 2010 imposes obligations on internet service providers to send notifications to their subscribers following receipt of reports of copyright infringement from copyright owners. How does this affect library and information services? Would libraries that provide public access to the internet be held liable for any copyright infringements undertaken on their network by library users?
By the end of this half-day programme participants will have:
This programme will be valuable for librarians responsible for copyright wishing to find out about how the Act affects copyright infringement; especially staff working in public, higher and further education libraries.
Paul Pedley
Paul has been a member of the Libraries and Archives Copyright Alliance since 1998. He has written a number of books published by Facet Publishing: Copyright Compliance, Digital copyright, Essential law for information professionals (3rd ed); and Managing digital rights (editor).
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This course provides a full grounding in the basic principles and concepts of copyright law.
The day includes two practical sessions which provide an opportunity for participants to build up their knowledge of copyright. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the day for participants to ask questions and to share their experiences of copyright issues.
By the end of the course participants will have:
The course content is continually updated to take account of recent and forthcoming developments.
This is a foundation course aimed at those with little knowledge of copyright. Please note that as this is a beginner’s course it is not possible to answer in-depth sector-specific questions on copyright and licensing issues: however, additional Onsite programmes are available.
Paul Pedley
Paul has been a member of the Libraries and Archives Copyright Alliance since 1998. He has written a number of books published by Facet Publishing: Copyright Compliance, Digital copyright, Essential law for information professionals (3rd ed); and Managing digital rights (editor).
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Ensure your organisation’s copying activities are copyright compliant with this one-day programme. The course considers how to pro-actively ensure copyright compliance, as well as setting out what can happen if your organisation is accused of copyright infringement.
The day will include how to determine if your copying has the necessary authorisation; identifying high, medium and low risk activities and how to minimise those risks.
By the end of the event participants will have:
The whole day is interactive, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and for participants to share their experiences. A typical programme includes two practical sessions to help delegates test their knowledge of copyright, and to consolidate what they have learnt.
The programme will be valuable for those who need to ensure that their information service is copyright compliant and/or need to develop an organisational copyright policy in order to reduce the risks of copyright infringement.
To get the best out of the course, delegates should already have a good basic understanding of the principles of copyright law.
Paul Pedley
Paul has been a member of the Libraries and Archives Copyright Alliance since 1998. He has written a number of books published by Facet Publishing: Copyright Compliance, Digital copyright, Essential law for information professionals (3rd ed); and Managing digital rights (editor).
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In order to reach new audiences and develop outreach projects, public libraries are increasingly working in partnership with other organisations in the community. This course looks at how to identify, develop and manage partnership opportunities and projects effectively.
By the end of the course participants will have:
• an understanding of the nature of partnerships and the partnership lifecycle
• assessed the advantages and challenges around partnership working
• looked at how to manage challenges positively
• reviewed partnership agreements and joint working methods
• learnt how to secure effective outcomes through partners
This course is for anybody who needs to work in partnership with other organisations, in any library setting.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy Roddy is a qualified librarian with experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. She has also spent many years in a senior role in the voluntary sector. She is a freelance trainer and consultant and has been delivering training courses through CILIP for over ten years.
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Public libraries’ contribution to individual and community development is immense, but very little has been done in the past to measure the impact of public libraries in this wider sense. Now, the MLA has introduced the concept of ‘generic social outcomes’ and ‘generic learning outcomes’ as an important step forward in understanding the impact that public libraries have.
Participants will gain an understanding of generic social outcomes and generic learning outcomes, think about projects that the library service can deliver to meet these outcomes and examine/use the tools for measuring the impact of their library service.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme will be of interest to librarians in public libraries who need to evidence the difference that they make to individuals and the wider community.
Participants where possible should bring along a copy of their authority’s strategic plan.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. She also has senior management experience gained in the voluntary sector and for the past ten years been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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This course looks at information gateways to 7 key types of information: official (UK and global), statistical, academic, business and company, special interest groups, media and social networking sites, enabling the researcher to quickly and efficiently find quality information on the internet.
This programme is designed to introduce researchers to new research resources.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme will be of interest to anybody in an information role who is required to undertake in-depth desk research for their organisation, and can be tailored as needed.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. For the past ten years she has been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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More and more library and information staff are being asked to carry out detailed desk research but have never had any formal training in the skills required to do the job well.
This course is designed for anybody in an information role who is required to undertake in-depth desk research and who would like to learn how to achieve the best results.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme is of benefit to staff in an information role who are required to undertake in-depth desk research for their organisation.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. For the past ten years been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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A well developed survey is one of the most effective tools to assess what your users need and want and how you can deliver it to them. Discover the tried and tested techniques used when developing an electronic survey. Learn about the questions to ask - and the questions to avoid!
Participants will learn the essentials of questionnaire design and will have the opportunity to construct a survey based on the needs of their own library service. The course will explore web-based survey tools and the use of Microsoft applications to construct and analyse survey results.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme is designed for librarians and other library staff who need to conduct online surveys for their organisation. Basic computer literacy is required, especially the Windows environment.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. For the past ten years she has been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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This course will enable delegates to design effective evaluation tools to measure and evidence their organisation’s effectiveness in terms of outputs, outcomes and impact.
Participants will understand the differences between outputs, outcomes and impact and consider the extent to which these can be measured through evaluation forms.
By the end of the course participants will have:
The programme will benefit any staff wo have responsibility for evaluating the outcomes and impact of library and information services and projects. This programme is suitable for those in public, academic or specialist library settings.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy Roddy is a qualified librarian with experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. She has also spent many years in a senior role in the voluntary sector. She is a freelance trainer and consultant and has been delivering training courses through CILIP for over ten years.
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Librarians in all sectors are increasingly having to collect statistical data in order to present a case - whether it be for a new service; to demonstrate value for money, or to present impact outcomes. Yet analysing, interpreting, comparing and presenting statistical data to ‘tell a story’/make a case can sometimes be challenging. This course explains statistical concepts and calculations, step-by-step, in plain English, and introduces Excel as a tool to ‘tell your story’/make a case using visual charts and graphs.
This course is for librarians who need to analyse, interpret, compare and present statistical data, either in the form of reports, presentations and/or PowerPoint.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme will be of benefit to librarians and information managers who need to work with and present statistical information for their organisation.
Participants need to have basic computer literacy and broad familiarity with Microsoft applications. No in depth knowledge of Excel will be assumed. Calculators will be provided.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. She also has senior management experience gained in the voluntary sector and for the past ten years been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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Ensuring your branch library or department is running effectively and efficiently requires an understanding of the many varied aspects that defines a senior library / information assistant’s role.
This two-day advanced course will equip participants with the essential skills for running branch or departmental libraries.
By the end of the course participants will have:
This programme is of interest to staff who are running branch libraries / departments, who are supervising staff and have financial and stock selection responsibilities, as well as facilities management and those dealing with more complex enquiries.
Special note: this course is NOT suitable for those who have participated in the Essential Skills for Library and Information Staff programme.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. For the past ten years she has been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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The Ewart Room is our Members’ Lounge, located on the ground floor. It is mainly used for lunches and refreshments but also provides a great space for receptions and networking events.
If you would like to make a booking, discuss room or equipment hire please contact: roombookings@cilip.org.uk; telephone: 020 7255 0500.
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The Farradane Room is suitable for groups of between 16 and 32 depending on the room layout. It is situated on the second floor and is air-conditioned.
| Style | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 24 |
| U-shaped | 18 |
| Theatre/Lecture | 32 |
| Horseshoe | 20 |
| Workshop | 16 |
If you would like to make a booking, discuss room or equipment hire please contact: roombookings@cilip.org.uk; telephone: 020 7255 0500.
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Ideally suited for training purposes, the Lorna Paulin Room is equipped with 11 PCs. Named in honour of Lorna Paulin, the first woman President of the Library Association, this room is located on the 2nd floor and is air-conditioned and double glazed.
| Style | Capacity |
| Boardroom | 24 |
| U-Shaped | 18 |
| Theatre/Lecture | 28 |
| Horseshoe | 28 |
| Workshop | 24 |
If you would like to make a booking, discuss room or equipment hire please contact: roombookings@cilip.org.uk; telephone: 020 7255 0500.
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Located on the first floor, the Charter Suite is air-conditioned and double glazed. It is ideal for larger group events and can accommodate up to 100 people in a theatre/lecture style set-up. The Charter Suite can also be split into two smaller rooms - Charter East and Charter West.
| Style | Charter Suite | East | West |
| Boardroom | 58 | 36 | 26 |
| U-shaped | 52 | 28 | 20 |
| Theatre/Lecture | 100 | 55 | 32 |
| Horseshoe | 32 | 32 | 20 |
| Workshop | 24 | 24 | 16 |
If you would like to make a booking, discuss room or equipment hire please contact: roombookings@cilip.org.uk; telephone: 020 7255 0500.
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Welcome
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) has its London offices at 7 Ridgmount Street in Bloomsbury. Situated in a well-connected location off the newly refurbished Store Street, between Tottenham Court Road and Gower Street, CILIP has a number of rooms providing space for meetings, training and larger scale events. The rooms are available for half or full day hire to our branches and groups, individual members and others.
Our Rooms
If you would like to make a booking, discuss room or equipment hire please contact: roombookings@cilip.org.uk; telephone: 020 7255 0500.
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This course is designed for anybody working in a school library who does not have a professional qualification in librarianship.
The course will give a general introduction to the role of library staff in a school context.
By the end of the course, participants will have:
This course is appropriate for library assistants, support staff, teachers and those considering undertaking a formal qualification in library and information management.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy Roddy is a qualified librarian with experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. She also worked for a time with the school library service in a London Authority. She has been delivering training through CILIP for over ten years
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This two-day programme covers the key skills needed when working in a library and information service
By the end of the course delegates will have:
This programme will be helpful for staff who are new to library or information work, or anyone returning to library and information work in the organisation after a career break who would benefit from a refresher course.
The course is also suitable for those who need to set up a library from scratch or who have information / library management as a part of a broader administrative role.
Please note that this course is NOT suitable for anyone with, or studying for, a professional library qualification.
Kathy Roddy
Kathy is a qualified librarian and information manager with considerable experience of working in public, academic and specialist libraries. For the past ten years she has been a freelance trainer and consultant specialising in the LIS field.
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Today the Public Administration Select Committee has published a report on the Big Society, which includes evidence from CILIP. The report says the Big Society programme is hampered by the lack of a coherent implementation plan and that smaller charities face barriers when contracting and commissioning policies.
In CILIP’s evidence to the Committee, we said that all kinds of libraries are both part of the Big Society and a key resource to enable it. They provide resources for new learning and skills, space for study, meetings and other activities. Libraries provide information that enables choice, civic engagement and decision-making. Libraries already have experience in community engagement that can be developed.
We reminded the Committee of the requirement for every English public library authority to provide a "comprehensive and efficient" service and that the statutory nature of the public library service must be recognised.
CILIP recognises the significant contribution volunteers make to public libraries but they are not a replacement for the skills and expertise of staff.
We believe that everyone is entitled to a high quality public library service.
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Hertfordshire Schools Library Services, one of England’s largest and most respected Schools Library Services, is set to close in the New Year.
A recent Hertfordshire County Council report recommended the service should close following declining buy-in from schools and uncertainty about the amount of funding the service would receive from central education budgets.
Schools Library Services provide professional support to schools to help manage their libraries. They provide books and resources to support teaching and help encourage reading for pleasure and develop a reading culture in schools.
Annie Mauger, CILIP Chief Executive, responded to the news:
“We are very shocked and saddened. This is a bitter blow to the hundreds of schools and thousands of children who benefit from the support of this service. The proposal to closure the service reflects the difficult decisions that both schools and local authorities have to make. The decline in numbers of schools buying into the service because of reductions in funding and the cuts to local authority library budgets means the service cannot subsidise losses. Vital support for literacy and learning will be lost.
The end result of this decision is pupils getting less support in a time where literacy levels and skills for life are more essential than ever. Hertfordshire County Council may feel that they have no choices as this is a traded service, but my concern is that this will create a domino effect across the country.”
Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust added:
“Schools Library Services are a vital ingredient in effective school library provision for children across the country. Hertfordshire’s Schools Library Service has an iconic status as a centre of excellence in this field. If a service that is one of the biggest and best in the country is set to close, this threatens every Schools Library Service in the country.”
The Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals and the National Literacy Trust asks that government responds to the Estelle Morris Report from the School Library Commission and that an investigation into sustainable models for future provision of Schools Library Services should be taken forward.
CILIP believes it is time to Shout About School Libraries and Schools Library Services, before we lose them.
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Press contacts:
Mark Taylor
Director of External Relations, CILIP
Tel: 020 7255 0654
Mobile: 07792 635 305
Email: mark.taylor@cilip.org.uk
Jane Woodley
Media and Public Affairs Officer, National Literacy Trust
Tel: 020 78206256
Email: jane.woodley@literacytrust.org.uk
Notes to editors:
1. Hertfordshire Schools Library Service (SLS) provides professional support to schools in the county on a traded basis. In 2011/12 approximately two thirds of SLS income will come from direct buy in from schools. The current trend of buy in is declining, resulting in a fall in income and a predicted deficit for 2011/12 of £41,000[1].
Approximately a third of SLS income comes from the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) centrally retained education budget. Proposed national changes to school funding has led to uncertainty regarding the amount of funding the SLS will receive from central education budgets in the future[2]. The preferred option is to delegate as much of possible of the budget that remains with local authorities to schools, and if this option is implemented there will be no prospect of further DSG funding for the SLS after 31 March 2013.
On October 19th 2011 The Schools Forum was asked to consider whether it would increase funding from centrally-retained budgets to keep the SLS going[3]. The Forum agreed to fund the service at the existing rate for 2012/13, but cannot provide additional funding to underwrite current or future deficits[4].
On December 7th 2011 a report written by Andrew Bignell, (Head of Libraries, Culture and Learning) and Michele Murphy, (Principal Librarian: Customers & Communities), was discussed at a meeting of the Hertfordshire Local and Libraries Cabinet Panel. The report stated that the combined effect of declining levels of buy-in and the unavailability of additional funds from the DSG would increase the SLS budget deficit further, making the service unviable. It recommended that the SLS should close on 31 March 2012[5].
2. CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. CILIP’s vision is a fair and economically prosperous society underpinned by literacy, access to information and the transfer of knowledge. CILIP is a registered charity, no. 313014. Visit www.cilip.org.uk for more information.
3. The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We believe that society will only be fair when everyone has the literacy skills they need to communicate, to fulfil their potential and to contribute more to society. We campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy, as well as delivering projects and working in partnership to reach those most in need of support.
To help us transform lives through literacy, you can make a donation. To find out how visit http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/About/donate.html
National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260, and a company limited by guarantee, no. 5836486. Registered in England and Wales. Registered address: 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL. Tel: 020 7587 1842.
4. The Estelle Morris report was the final report of the School Library Commission, a joint initiative between the National Literacy Trust and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). Visit www.literacytrust.org.uk/policy/nlt_policy/school_library_commission for more information.
5. The Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (ASCEL), the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and the School Library Association (SLA) are campaigning to Shout About School Libraries and Schools Library Services. The campaign aims are:
Visit www.cilip.org.uk/shoutabout for more information.
[1] Future Funding of the Schools Library Service. Report of the Director of Health and Community Services. Author Michele Murphy (Principal Librarian: Customers & Communities). 19 October 2011
[2] Consultation on school funding reform: proposals for a fairer system. Department for Education. July 2011 (consultation closed October 11th)
[3] Future Funding of the Schools Library Service. Report of the Director of Health and Community Services. Author Michele Murphy (Principal Librarian: Customers & Communities). 19 October 2011
[4] Future of the Schools Library Service. Report of the Director of Health and Community Services. Authors Andrew Bignell, (Head of Libraries, Culture and Learning) and Michele Murphy, (Principal Librarian: Customers & Communities), 7 December 2011
[5] Ibid
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Further information including advocacy resources, policy statements, consultation responses and links to other organisations.
The value and impact of school libraries and school librarians
What contribution can effective school libraries make?
Policy is a core activity for CILIP. We promote a strong CILIP presence on matters of professional policy. We also comment authoritatively on relevant issues of the day. Recent policy statements relevant to school libraries include:
School Libraries - A right [Feb 2011] No to age banding on books [Oct 2008] Statement on libraries and learning [Apr 2008]CILIP responds to consultations undertaken by Government on matters of professional concern.
CILIP's submission to Ofsted: Inspection 2012 - Proposals for Inspection Arrangements for Maintained Schools and Academies from January 2012 [May 2011] CILIP's submission to the Department for Education: National Curriculum Review - Call for Evidence [April 2011] CILIP's submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry: participation of 16-19 year olds in education and training [March 2011] CILIP's submission response to the MLA and NLT's School Library Commission [March 2010]
Youth and School Libraries Joint Committee
This Committee advises CILIP, develops policy and promotes good practice in relation to library and information services for young people.
Links to partner organisations and further information
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With your help our advocacy work can achieve more. Find out how you can get involved in CILIP's advocacy work on school libraries and schools' library services.
Find campaigning resources including ideas for activities and letter templates on the SHOUT ABOUT School Libraries Campaign page.
Tweet about why school libraries are important using the #SHOUTABOUT hashtag and/or leave a message on the CILIP Facebook page.
Contact your local MP and tell them about your local school library and/or school library service and our SHOUT ABOUT campaign.
Get involved in one of CILIP's special interest groups - attend events and training, meetings and take part in discussions. Or if you want more influence, why not contact a group and ask about joining their committee?
Why not tell us what you think by commenting on school library-related postings on our blogs and forums? And you could respond to calls for information and involvement in advocacy activities from us or from your branch or group.
CILIP responds to government consultations relevant to school libraries and school library services. We also welcome comments from CILIP members.
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CILIP advocates the value of school librarians, school libraries and schools library services. We lobby government and work to increase awareness with head teachers, school governors and parents.
'SHOUT ABOUT school libraries' is our campaign about the value of school libraries and schools library services.
Launched in October 2011, this is a joint campaign with the Association of Senior College and Education Librarians (ASCEL) and the School Library Association (SLA). We want everyone to start SHOUTING ABOUT school libraries and school library services.
In February 2011 we issued 'School Libraries - A Right', a statement on the role and value of school libraries. It sets out the core entitlements that every child, school's teaching team and wider school community should expect to receive. It provides the case for a properly resourced, professionally staffed school library.
Over 1,500 secondary, middle, special and independent schools, along with 655 primary schools, responded to three related surveys of school library provision and use in the UK.
Major findings:
87% of qualified librarians are contributing to information literacy work in their school
59% of qualified librarians are contributing actively to the school Virtual Learning Environment, learning platform or website.
School librarians support literacy and encourage reading for pleasure
Too many school libraries are staffed by unqualified people who lack the skills and knowledge to work effectively with teachers
There is a growing gap between the best services and the rest in terms of funding levels, staffing and services
The vision and support of senior management is vital to school library success.
CILIP endorsed the Campaign for the Book’s call to "make school libraries, run by properly qualified staff, statutory". There was also an e-petition, which was signed by 5,707 people. The Government's response to the petition was that it had no plans to change legislation to make school libraries statutory.
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School Libraries - A Right