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The Future of Library Services in the Big Society
21 Jun 2011
Shared Services, Social Enterprise, Volunteering and Private Sector Collaboration. 6th National Conference.
This conference brought together senior-level library and information management professionals from local authorities and the wider cultural sector in order to discuss emerging policy issues and share best practice from across the country.
Programme
09:50
Nicky Parker, President, Society of Chief Librarians; Head of Transformation, Manchester City Council
Welcome and introduction from conference Chair
Biography: Nicky Parker
10:00
Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
Keynote address: localism driven by local people
Biography: MP Ed Vaizey MP
10:20
Annie Mauger, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
Professionally led library services in the Big Society
Biography: Annie Mauger
10:40
Miranda McKearney OBE, Founder Director, The Reading Agency
Redesigning libraries’ literacy and reading services
Biography: Miranda McKearney OBE
10:55
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
11:40
Biography: Jim Burton
11:45
Antonio Rizzo, Head of Library & Information Services, London Borough of Lewisham
Supporting community libraries
Biography: Antonio Rizzo
12:00
Simon Parkinson, Head of Culture & Leisure, London Borough of Havering; a Spinout Pathfinder
The business case for setting up an employee led mutual
Biography: Simon Parkinson
12:15
Christine May, Head of Libraries, Archives and Information, Cambridgeshire County Council
A strategic approach to working with volunteers whilst maintaining quality in service provision
Biography: Christine May
What's on now:
12:30
Mike More, Chief Executive, Westminster City Council
Sharing services and merging functions
Biography: Mike More
13:00
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:10
Exhibitor Interview 1 Mark Travis, Marketing Executive, Capita Software Services
13:30
Exhibitor Interview 2 Jonathan Walker, Account Manager, Texthelp Systems
14:10
Stream 1: Meeting service users' needs
How can libraries support government service delivery? A case study of NHS Choices' Libraries Information Programme:
Bob Gann, Head of Strategy and Engagement, NHS Choices, Department of Health.
Sharing the vision: engaging with the third sector to deliver library services to visually impaired people: Helen Brazier, Head of National Library Service, Royal National Institute of Blind People; Mark Freeman, Chair, North East Accessible Libraries and Information Services and Libraries Manager, South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.
Biography: Helen Brazier MA MCLIP
Biography: Mark Freeman
Biography: Bob Gann
14:10
Stream 2: Efficiency in library service delivery
The role of public libraries in achieving a Networked Nation: Natasha Innocent, Public Sector Partnership Manager, Race Online 2012.
The transfer and use of community assets in the delivery of library services: Annemarie Naylor, Head of Assets, Development Trust Association.
Biography: Natasha Innocent
Biography: Annemarie Naylor
15:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:40
Alan Davey, Chief Executive, The Arts Council
Maintaining library service standards whilst restructuring delivery
Biography: Alan Davey
15:50
Joanne Bailey, Community Development Officer, Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Engaging the community in service redesign: effective consultative practice
Biography: Elizabeth Binns MBE
16:05
Panel discussion: Can we paint a new vision for libraries post-recession and post-Olympics? Can we shape the future with a reduced budget?
Session 4 speakers.
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Comments
@Eddie Govewaite (Barnsley): Barnsley could use Barnsley Premier Leisure to run libraries centralising all deliveries from one outlet using Ec0-Friendly electric vehicles
@sintocarl: Bury experience of coflicts within community when embarking on community engagement but great potential benefits #libraries11
@Kirklees Libraries: One thing we really worry about with volunteers delivering Home Service is ensuring boundaries and keeping vulnerable people safe.
Concerns re: opening up of increased opportunity for unscrupulous behaviour from specific volunteers.
@Carmarthenshire: Digital agenda opportunity to promote libraries as information centres
@Elin Cullen Carmarthenshire County Council: Can I ask Mike to explain the apportionment of costs across the three boroughs - in order to provide more detail?
@sintocarl: Triborogh is an integrated rather than a unified service. Sound like the debate about the Holy Trinity! #libraries11
@sintocarl: Is there not a parodox that areas with more social needs have less capacity to provide volunteers #libraries11
@sintocarl: Impressive strategic view of use of volunteers in Cambridgeshire from Christine May #libraries11
@@sintocarl: is there a list of delegates available online?
@Carl Clayton SINTO: Is there a need for a co-ordinated national approach to training for professionals and volunteers - and is the funding for training available c.f. suspension of CILIP training programme?