Hope this is of interest to the list. Thanks, Catherine
More than 60% of English library authorities have committed to participate
in the second phase of the People’s Network Enquire service to March
2009. The outstanding service libraries have delivered to the public
through Enquire will continue to foster a growing online community who
seek and value the trusted, high-quality information services that only
libraries can provide. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council MLA,
on behalf of library authorities in England, has invited OCLC PICA, as
technology partner-supplier during Phase I, to assume full responsibility
for Enquire management and development over the next phase from 1st
November 2006 until 31st March 2009
Enquire, as one of the three People’s Network services
(www.peoplesnetwork.gov.uk/), offers information seekers a live,
interactive question and answer service. It sets a marker for public
library services online, bringing professional librarian expertise and
guidance to the public at their point of need. Through the collective
commitment of participating libraries, in collaboration with international
partners, Enquire is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Library authorities who are not yet participating and would like to join
Enquire should contact Mike Thornton at OCLC PICA
([log in to unmask]).
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