by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
In 2013-14, there were 230 million visits to Public Libraries in England alone; 282 million across the whole UK. People like to focus on how that represents a small reduction – but instead of comparing library visits with previous years, what does it look like if we compare them with visits to just about anything else? Like theatre visits, cinema visits, visits to football matches, or to church?
Source: We visit public libraries in the UK more often than we visit ANYTHING else
by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
VISITING LIBRARIES IS THE MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY IN THE UK (SPREAD THESE RESOURCES FAR AND WIDE!)http://www.ned-potter.com/blog/visiting-libraries-is-the-most-popular-activity-in-the-uk-spread-these-resources-far-and-wide
Source: New Stephen’s Lighthouse
by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
How To Do Twitter Marketing in 10 Minutes a Day http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/how-to-do-twitter-marketing-in-10-minutes-a-day/625110 Snippet: “Here is a template for spending just 10 minutes a day marketing on Twitter, so you can free up your time. Minute 1. Log on to Twitter. Check your notifications tab and respond to anyone who @mentioned you since your last 10 minute…
Source: New How To Do Twitter Marketing in 10 Minutes a Day – Stephen’s Lighthouse
by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
Books are small, but they’re dangerous, no doubt about it. Otherwise they wouldn’t be censored, banned or removed.
Source: Why books are small but dangerous | Children’s books | The Guardian
by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
Did you look at the title of this post and think, “This isn’t relevant to me?” If so, please read on: this post is for you. If you looked and thought it was or might be relevant to you, please also read on: this post is for you too!
Source: Improving LGBTQ* provision in your library: why and how to do it | CILIP
by Admin | 3 Sep 2015 | news |
money spent on making books accessible is money well spent because it produces a better, healthier society
Source: Edinburgh International Book Festival: Museums and Libraries – Spaces for Literacy | The Edinburgh Reporter
