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Public Libraries: past, present and future Programme

Public Libraries: past, present and future

A CILIP Training Session for Staff Working in Public Libraries

Online, Half-Day Course

26 September 2023 10am-1pm

This half-day online session provides an introduction to public libraries, highlighting important issues from their past, looking at services now and considering key issues for their future.

It is designed for all staff working in public libraries and particularly suited to newcomers or those who need a refresher.

Programme outline below, with approximate timings.

 
10.00

Welcome

(5 min)

10.05

Public libraries: past

(40 min)

10.45

Q & A

(10 min)

10.55

Refreshment Break

(10 min)

11.05

Public libraries: present

(40 min)

11.45

Q & A

(15 min)

12.00 

Refreshment Break

(10 min)

12.10 

Public libraries: future

  • Activity: Group work in break out rooms

(20 min)

 12.30  

Feedback and group discussion

(20 min)

 12.50  

Q & A & final summary

(15 min)

 13.00 

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