Library Partnership Proposal – Join the Scottish SPCA in creating a ‘Paw-sitive’ Impact
Proposed partnership with local libraries for Scottish SPCA pop-up advice hubs
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s only all animal rescue team, is looking to implement a series of pop-up advice hubs within local libraries. Their goal is to extend their reach within the community and offer essential information and guidance on various aspects of animal welfare. The SSPCA wish to pilot the pop-up hubs in eight areas – Argyll, Ayrshire, Caithness, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness – with the future plan to expand nationally.
The Scottish SPCA has been actively working to protect animals across Scotland for over a century. As an organisation dedicated to promoting kindness and preventing cruelty towards animals, they believe that partnering with local libraries would provide a wonderful platform to engage with the community on crucial animal welfare matters.
The proposed pop-up advice hubs would consist of trained Scottish SPCA volunteers and experienced staff who would be available at scheduled times, decided by both the Scottish SPCA and the individual libraries, to offer advice, answer questions and provide educational materials to library visitors. These hubs can cover a broad range of topics including responsible pet ownership, animal behaviour, rehoming and fostering, wildlife welfare and signposting to services for those who require crisis support or specialised advice. By setting up the hubs within libraries, the SSPCA can ensure convenient access for individuals seeking information or guidance relating to animal welfare.
This partnership with local libraries aligns with our shared commitment to education, community engagement and making a positive impact on society. Through the utilisation of library spaces, the SSPCA can maximise their efforts to reach a wider audience, including children, families and pet owners, who may find it easier to seek advice and information within familiar community venues.
Moreover, this collaboration would be mutually beneficial, with libraries gaining from increased footfall and community engagement while supporting a vital cause. The SSPCA believe that creating these pop-up advice hubs will generate a sense of social responsibility and underscore the strong bond between animals and the community.
The SSPCA would be delighted to discuss the potential partnership further and provide any additional information needed. If the proposal interests you, please arrange a meeting to explore the practicalities and develop an action plan that suits the needs of both organisations: greatly benefitting the local community and animals.
To discuss this partnership opportunity or for any queries, please reach out to:
Justine Noon, Community Education Manager, Justine.noon@scottishspca.org
Please also sign up for the Scottish SPCA’s Webinar for Library Staff, taking place from 2-3pm on Thursday 14th September, to learn more about their work and how to signpost animal literacy resources to library users.
CILIPS Membership Officer Kirsten and Vicki, Deputy Manager of SSPCA Lanarkshire, receiving Blantyre Library’s animal foodbank donations with Angel, a rescue dog who has since found her forever home.