CILIP members may be interested to note that libraries feature in the forthcoming Festival of Politics to be held at the Scottish Parliament from 17th -25th August. http://www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk/. Annie Mauger, CEO of CILIP and Martyn Wade are speaking at separate events. See below for more information and a link to tickets
EDINBURGH: The Scottish Parliament - Debating Chamber
SAT 18TH AUG, 2012 11:30-13:00
Encouraging children to read – and enjoy reading – is one of the most significant ways to improve their life chances. This event, sponsored by the Carnegie UK Trust, will explore how we can encourage children to read and what we can learn from practice outside Scotland. Chaired by the Deputy Presiding Officer John Scott MSP, with panellists including children’s author Theresa Breslin, Annie Mauger, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Marc Lambert, Chief Executive, The Scottish Book Trust and Miranda McKearney, the Reading Agency, the event will debate the key issues.
In association with the Carnegie UK Trust.
EDINBURGH: The Scottish Parliament - Committee Room Three
FRI 17TH AUG, 2012 13:30-14:30
New technology provides new opportunities for public libraries to reimagine themselves and provide new kinds of service, but it also fundamentally changes the traditional model of the public library service. How can libraries respond to these opportunities and challenges and ensure that the public library service remains relevant to the needs of 21st-century citizens? This session, chaired by Melvyn Ingleson of Microsoft, includes contributions from Martyn Wade, National Library of Scotland; Max Whitby, Touch Press; and Liz McGettigan, Edinburgh City Libraries.
http://www.wegottickets.com/festivals/event/174049
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