Papers from CILIP’s Public and Mobile Libraries Group Conference Lighting the Way: Libraries and Wellbeing are now available on their website. Held in Staffordshire on 9-10 October there were a range of presentations and workshops exploring the health, social and economic aspects of our contribution to a better and stronger society.
The Conference was also an opportunity to recognise Library professionals. Congratulations to:
- The Public Librarian of the Year, Russell Allen from West Sussex
- The Public Library Champion of the Year, Annie Brierley from Devon
- The Mobile Library Champion of the Year, John MacNab from Essex
Mobile Libraries were also celebrated. Congratulations to Essex Libraries (State of the Art Award) , Renfrewshire Libraries (Delegate’s Choice Award) , Sandwell Libraries ( President’s Shield for Best Small Van ) and North Yorkshire ( Best Vehicle Livery Award )