Published Nov 17th 2022. Head of CILIPS Sean McNamara writes to East Renfrewshire Council expressing concern regarding their budget saving proposal to remove school librarian posts. Extensive evidence demonstrates that this will severely damage the services offered by East Renfrewshire and directly affect pupils' quality of education, as well as efforts nationally to improve literacy rates and attainment.
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Published Oct 18th 2022. Head of CILIPS Sean McNamara writes to Inverclyde Council expressing concerns about their budget proposals to close Greenock Central Library and cut school librarian posts, highlighting the rich body of evidence that demonstrates libraries are essential to improving literacy, tackling social isolation, supporting mental health and wellbeing, and Scotland's digital strategies.
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Published Jun 27th 2022.
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Published Nov 23rd 2021. Head of CILIPS Sean McNamara writes to Dumfries and Galloway Councillors in response to their November 2021 consultation with customer and library services users, highlighting concerns regarding Dumfries and Galloway's current service levels and reopening plans.
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Published May 26th 2021.
Category: Consultation Responses
Published May 26th 2021.
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Published Apr 1st 2021. An open letter sent to all Councils and Trusts who provide library services, highlighting our campaign and the importance of libraries post-pandemic
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Published Sep 17th 2020.
Category: Consultation Responses