Learning & LibrariesLeadership for Libraries Taskforce Workshop

Nick PooleCEO, CILIP08/12/2016

Libraries change lives for the better.

They not only provide access to books and other literature but also help people to help themselves and improve their opportunities, bring people together, and provide practical support and guidance.

* Source: Libraries Deliver, Taskforce (2016)

The Information Age is calling for new kinds of literacy

Reading and basic literacy remain essential core life skills

Alongside these, we need to ensure children are information-literate, digitally-literate, media literate and empowered to question & learn

The overall picture for literacy and educational attainment is variable across the UK

We are among the lowest of the OECD/PISA nations for teenage literacy

Over 50% of UK businesses say they are concerned about accessing a skilled & literate workforce

“We want people to...”

• Choose to use libraries, because they see clear benefits and positive outcomes from doing so

• Understand what library services offer, and how they can make the most of what’s available to them

• Be introduced to new ideas and opportunities, then given confidence and quick and easy access to tools, skills and information they need to improve their quality of life

• Receive trusted guidance through the evolving information landscape and build the skills needed to thrive in a changing world

Our 7 Outcomes

• Cultural and creative enrichment• Increased reading and literacy• Improved digital access and literacy• Helping everyone achieve their full potential• Healthier and happier lives• Greater prosperity• Stronger, more resilient communities

Libraries deliver...

“Helping everyone achieve their full potential”

Libraries raise people’s aspirations and promote lifelong learning, supplementing formal education provided through schools, colleges and adult education.

This is increasingly important given the accelerated pace of change in the workplace and the world more generally, meaning that skills and knowledge need more frequent updating.

Defining ‘learning’

• The term ‘learning’ is not defined in the Ambition document. For the purposes of the Taskforce’s work on this Outcome, we propose the definition provided by the Arts Council England as part of the Inspiring Learning for All framework :

– Learning is a process of active engagement with experience

– It is what people do when they want to make sense of the world

– It may involve development or deepening of skills, knowledge, understanding, values, ideas and feelings

– Effective learning leads to change, development and the desire to learn more

Today’s distinguished guests!• Corienne Pearson, Principal, City College Norwich

• Sam Floyd, Head of Library Services, City College Norwich

• Joanne Moulton, Head of Libraries, Museums & Archives, Kingston

• Dr. Alison Baverstock, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism and Publishing and Director of The KU Big Read, Kingston University

• Wendy Morris, Senior Information Adviser, Learning Resource Centre, KU

• Kirsten Francis, Manager, Library Services for Education and public library services for children, young people and families, and service Safeguarding lead, Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service

Open discussion

• What should the Taskforce’s priorities for development toward this Outcome be?

• How can we make positive progress in measuring learning outcomes & impact?

• What actions should be taken over the next 12 month period, and by whom?

Thank you to everyone for sharing your time and expertise for today’s discussions!