| David
Potts 
Biography:
David Potts is a Community Libraries
Programme Support Officer in the Framework for the Future team at
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). He focuses mainly
on supporting the delivery of the Big Lottery Fund's £80m
Community Libraries Programme in England. He is currently also working
part time as a Co-ordinator for the Reference Online Programme.
David previously worked on the People's Network infrastructure and
maintains an interest in the role of information technology in improving
public library services.
David has also worked for Wolverhampton and Walsall
public library services, and was the Regional Libraries Telematics
Officer for the West Midlands.
Abstract:
Community
Engagement: Implementing the Community Libraries Programme
The
workshop will cover:
- the policy drivers for community
engagement in public libraries
- the potential of the Big Lottery
Fund's Community Libraries Programme as a catalyst for change
- how the Community Libraries Programme
is being implemented
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