Biography
Jonathan Douglas is Head of Learning and Access at the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). He is a member of the National Literacy Trust's Advisory Board. He has chaired the Children and Literature in London for London Arts. He has been a member of the Children's Book Circle Committee and has been a Chair of the London and South East branch of the Youth Libraries Group.
Before working at MLA, Jonathan was Adviser for Youth and Schools Libraries at the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, where he spearheaded the influential "Start with the Child" report.
Jonathan has worked in Westminster libraries as a children's librarian and children's services team leader. As National Year of Reading Coordinator he initiated an exciting project across libraries, education and the arts.
In 2003 he was awarded Honorary Life Membership of CILIP's Youth Libraries Group.
Updated: 22 September 2005