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Invitation to tender: Research and development in relation to provision of information and guidance services through public libraries in North East England. MLA North East Beginning March 2008, to be completed August 2008 The government proposes the establishment of an Adult Careers service with a key role for libraries. The role of libraries in the successful provision of basic skills and IAG provision for hard to reach groups is well documented but largely unknown outside the library sector. Evidence suggests that libraries are trusted environments where hard to reach target groups access resources and re-engage with learning in a non-judgemental, informal learning environment. Evidence also shows good progression rates for library learners with an indication that these would increase significantly with formal connections with traditional IAG provision and training routes helping to meet the targets established by the North East Regional Skills Partnership. MLA North East are looking to appoint a consultant(s) to carry out preliminary research to establish the role of libraries in the North East within the emergent national Adult Careers Service and the Regional Employability Framework. The project is part funded by ONE NorthEast, the Regional Development Agency for the North East. Further information and application details are available at http://www.mlanortheast.org.uk/nemlac/page.php3?59#mla. Kind regards, Richard Archer MLA North East House of Recovery Bath Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SQ Tel: 0191 269 7982 Minicom available Fax: 0191 261 4725 Mobile: 07708 379 741 e-Mail: [log in to unmask] Web site: http://www.mlanortheast.org.uk If you are visiting MLA North East offices for a meeting, training, or just a chat, please inform us beforehand if you have any access needs or requirements. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. All incoming and outgoing e-mails are monitored for the presence of profanity and racist remarks, pornographic, sexually explicit or obscene material, and unsolicited content or spam. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com City of Newcastle website:- http://www.newcastle.gov.uk Newcastle Schools website:- http://www.newcastle-schools.org.uk Visit NewcastleGateshead:- http://www.newcastlegateshead.com Directgov:- http://www.directgov.gov.uk **********************************************************************