Sussex news

CILIP Sussex AGM 2012: Exploring Brighton's Rare Books

Monday 16th April, 5.30 - 7.00pm

Join us at the Jubilee Library to explore the treasures of the Rare Books collection, with a talk by Margaret Curzon, Rare Books Manager. Brighton's rare book collection spans seven centuries and includes early printed books, illuminated manuscripts and examples of fine bindings.

Refreshments will be available

To book your free place contact: suzannetatham@gmail.com

School Librarian of the Year Awards 2011

Ardingly College was thrilled to have Wendy Roberts make it onto the Honour List for School Librarian of the Year. It was a close contest between the three contenders and this year’s award went to Carol Webb from Forest Hill School in London.

We were treated to a wonderful day, organised by the School Library Association and sponsored by Scholastic/Demco. The sun shone and we enjoyed eating pastries with a view of the sparkling Thames. Guest speakers included Philip Reeve, who read us an extract from his new novel, “Goblins” and Kevin Crossley Holland who shared his incredible career history with us (including his contact with a host of literary greats- such as Tolkien and W.H Auden).

Finally the library design awards were announced, with the winning title going to Rosendale Primary School for their inspirational use of a London double decker bus as a library!

Congratulations to the winners, and a big round of applause to our own Wendy Roberts for having her significant contribution to school librarianship recognised.

Sarah Fox, Assistant Librarian, Ardingly College