1964 and all that: modernising your public library service
Date/Time: 14 December 2009
09:30 - 15:20
Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 345.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 219.00
Places available
Modernising our public library service is a hot political and policy issue right now, with the publication of the DCMS consultation document. Digital platforms have the potential to revolutionise the way we access information, co-location with other public services can make libraries more efficient for both users and local authorities, and there is the continual challenge to make sure the rest are delivering as successfully as the best.
This one day LGA conference will look at all these issues and more, and bring together expert practitioners and policy makers from the field to help you get the best from your local library service. The programme will examine questions such as:
- How can you get libraries onto the agenda of senior managers and elected members?
- How can you deliver efficiencies positively?
- How can councils deliver change management in the library service?
- How can we implement and influence recent review findings to best effect?
- How can we ensure libraries deliver for all communities?
- What does the digital future hold for libraries?
Plenary sessions will hear from leading politicians and award winning librarians, whilst workshops will demonstrate the best practice that councils have to offer, and allow you to shape debate around the future of the public libraries in England.
Conference flyer and programme (PDF, 4 pages, 168KB)
Registration slip (PDF, 1 page, 48KB)
For further information on Museums, Libraries and Archives council go to their website at
http://www.mla.gov.uk/what/events
http://www.goscl.com/scl-president-to-speak-at-lgamla-library-modernisation-conference/
Who should attend
Leaders and Chief Executives
Frontline Councillors/Portfolio Holders responsible for libraries
Directors/Heads of Library Services
Directors/Heads of Cultural Services
Further information
See also
LG Group events
The Local Government Group runs a wide range of conferences and events. Visit local.gov.uk to see a full list and to access further information.
LGA member organisation rate
For many events, reduced rates apply for representatives from LGA member organisations. Members must sign in before placing online bookings to get the reduced rate.
Community/voluntary sector rate
Conferences may have a limited number of places available for representatives from small community and voluntary organisations at a reduced rate. Please contact the conference administrator for further details.
Overseas delegates
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BSL interpreters
Due to the pressures on the provision of BSL interpreters, the LGA will need 6 weeks notice to provide this service.