#Libraries are the perfect setting to engage youth audiences, with entrepreneurial activities attractive to even the hardest to reach teenagers. Oxford Westgate Library joined Business & IP Centre & has engaged & supported 1000s of YP with enterprising activities. dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/11/lib…

Video Recordings, Slides Now Available: “From Gutenberg to ChatGPT: Will #AI Change the Mission of Academic and Research #Libraries” (2023 IFLA ARL Hot Topics Session) ow.ly/5c2H50PLeec IFLA ARL IFLA

Seattle’s Public Libraries Chart a New Strategic Direction. The #strategy is built on the idea that “the library makes a difference in people’s lives and in the greater #community.” #Libraries theurbanist.org/2023/09/15/sea…

Fantastic 1st meeting of the new Board of the #GreenLibraries Campaign, brilliantly chaired by @MajaMaricevic. Exploring how we can work together to support every #library to be a Green Library. Look out for further announcements during #LibrariesWeek! librariesweek.org.uk

The National Literacy Trust published a real wake-up call report this month, showing 56% of children do not read for enjoyment. Reading with children and visiting the library is an easy and free way to tackle this and develop speech and language from an early age. bit.ly/3ZwRv2N

Important public consultation on the National Counter Disinformation Strategy. Disinformation affects everyone across society. Calling Library Association and library staff to contribute. Have your say.

The most dangerous idea in a library? Empathy. #libraries #reading #books #empathy alabamareflector.com/2023/09/25/the…

IFLA joins the call to acknowledge the lasting significance of higher-level #reading as training for analytical and critical thinking in the digital age. 💡 Read more on Ljubljana Manifesto on Higher-Level Reading bit.ly/401p6Ck #LiteracySkills #HigherLevelReading

44 countries will do a #VoluntaryNationalReview of #SDG implementation in 2024 We're working with members to ensure these reviews show how vital #libraries are to development and build new awareness and partnerships See our updated briefing materials: bit.ly/3qGLEIQ

Want one of the most exciting & rewarding jobs in the world of libraries, information and knowledge, working with a brilliant team and Board to make a real difference for our members? The search is on for the next CEO of CILIP. Deadline 14.02 saxbam.com/appointment/th…

EDGE 14/15 of Mar, Edinburgh. Early Bird offer closes on 29th February. Join speakers and delegates from across the world to learn about innovative developments and share best practice! edgeconference.co.uk #libraries CILIP CILIPScotland SLIC Libraries Connected

❤️By popular demand, Mychal will be the PBS KIDS resident librarian for a social media series.

What is #AI Literacy? However we view AI (benefits and risks) it feels like AI literacy, as an extension of digital literacy, will be a key area for #libraries and library staff skilling in order to support and inform communities. datacamp.com/blog/what-is-a… via @dataCamp

DYK more and more public libraries seeking to transform their outdoor spaces? Here's the view from Massachusetts. This work requires advocacy! masslive.com/westfieldnews/… EveryLibrary Massachusetts Library Association 📚 Percussion Play

Worth sharing this excellent piece again by ⁦Sarah Crown⁩ on investing in the power of reading ⁦Arts Council England⁩ artscouncil.org.uk/creative-matte…

Eight Kirklees libraries could become community-run as cutbacks continue examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-york… The 1964 Act doesn’t make any provision for volunteer-led ‘libraries’, they are book-swaps. #savelibraries

#CILIP #KM Chartership workshop. Join us a for a practical session to help you assess your skills against the CILIP Professional Knowledge and Skills Base, complete your #CPD log and draft your evaluative statement. Thurs 22 Feb | 12 - 1pm | Online cilip.org.uk/events/EventDe…

Help us fight for your right to read! Sign the petition against book bans - bookbanpetition.us

Article: libraryjournal.com/story/librarie… - Libraries and Loneliness | Editorial # Library Journal

The IFLA-UNESCO Public Library Manifesto 2022 webpage has had a revamp - find all you need to use the manifesto for your #library here ifla.org/public-library…