PUBLIC LIBRARIES; VALUE AND IMPACT MAJOR PROJECT INITIATED TO DETERMINE AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE METHODOLOGIES FOR MEASURING CONTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES Funded by Laser Foundation The Laser Foundation has launched a study aimed at defining methodologies that can be used to measure the Impact and Value delivered by the Public Library Sector. The work has been specified after discussions with, and advice from, the Audit Commission, MLA (Museums Libraries and Archives Council), DCMS (Department of Culture Media and Sport) and the SCL (Society of Chief Librarians). PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have been commissioned to carry out the study. To see the full Press Release please go to: http://www.bl.uk/concord/laser-pressrelease3.html <http://www.bl.uk/concord/laser-pressrelease3.html> ____________________________ Henry Girling Regional and Library Programmes The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB T: 020 7412 7333 F: 020 7412 7155 E: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> W: www.bl.uk <http://www.bl.uk> ____________________________ ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************