Librarians and Information professionals; Librarians and Information professionals; building a prosperous Wales for all building a prosperous Wales for all
By ©Welsh Government By Contents
Introduction: Libraries for Prosperity 2 Priority 1: Early Years 4
This booklet has been written in response to the Welsh Suggested future actions 8 Government’s strategy plan Prosperity for All. It focuses on Priority 2: Housing. Building individuals and building a community 10 the five priorities in Prosperity for All, presenting examples of how libraries -the buildings and staff- support these and Suggested future actions 14 suggests future actions for development. Priority 3: Social Care; preventative and integrated services in the 16 The suggested future actions are focal points which we community would like to address collaboratively with MALD and other Suggested future actions 20 stakeholders, to continue to build a future proof service which will support our future generations. Priority 4: Better Mental Health 22
This document has been written to help local and national Suggested future actions 26 politicians, budget holders and stakeholders in their Priority 5: Skills and Employability 28 decision-making. We urge them to endorse the recommendations in this report and to champion the role of Suggested future actions 34 libraries in delivering greater prosperity for Wales. Conclusion 36 Contact us 38 Document contributors 40 References 42 Kathryn Parry Development Manager. CILIP Cymru Wales. [email protected] Contents
Introduction: Libraries for Prosperity 2 Priority 1: Early Years 4
This booklet has been written in response to the Welsh Suggested future actions 8 Government’s strategy plan Prosperity for All. It focuses on Priority 2: Housing. Building individuals and building a community 10 the five priorities in Prosperity for All, presenting examples of how libraries -the buildings and staff- support these and Suggested future actions 14 suggests future actions for development. Priority 3: Social Care; preventative and integrated services in the 16 The suggested future actions are focal points which we community would like to address collaboratively with MALD and other Suggested future actions 20 stakeholders, to continue to build a future proof service which will support our future generations. Priority 4: Better Mental Health 22
This document has been written to help local and national Suggested future actions 26 politicians, budget holders and stakeholders in their Priority 5: Skills and Employability 28 decision-making. We urge them to endorse the recommendations in this report and to champion the role of Suggested future actions 34 libraries in delivering greater prosperity for Wales. Conclusion 36 Contact us 38 Document contributors 40 References 42 Kathryn Parry Development Manager. CILIP Cymru Wales. [email protected]
1 Introduction: Libraries for Prosperity School Libraries
Library and Information Professionals form a multifaceted Further Education profession that supports the wellbeing, ambition and Libraries prosperity of Wales. Our cross sector support services can be mapped to support individuals throughout their lifetime. Higher Education In collaboration with key stakeholders CILIP Cymru Wales has Libraries produced this document to demonstrate the value of the profession, and build an understanding of how we support the five priorities in Prosperity for All and present examples of Public Libraries small supportive measures which could be actioned for maximum community benefit. Prison Libraries • It has been estimated that there are 86,376 people working in the entire UK Information Workforce, 4,664 (5.4%) of whom work in Wales. (Hall, H., Ryan, B et al. 2015) Health Libraries • 61.4% of the workforce have a post graduate qualification. (Hall, H., Ryan, B et al. 2015) • Through the Community Learning Libraries Programme Libraryand Information Professionals Research, Specialist Welsh Government has invested over £15 million in over ©Welsh Government and Independent 110 public libraries in Wales and supported professional Libraries development through grant provision. (MALD, 2017) ©Welsh Government “Libraries play a key role in providing information, promoting knowledge and There are currently two routes to professionalism, regardless developing skills for people of all ages and all walks of life. of employment sector. We would now like to look at how we From children's first steps in listening to stories and learning to read, to can best build this skilled workforce and continue to support providing quiet spaces for study, and supporting older people in using new Welsh Governments ambition for learning and support to technologies, libraries contribute to the delivery of literacy targets, leave no-one behind. information literacy and digital inclusion.”
Connected and Ambitious Libraries- 6th quality framework for Welsh Public Library Standards 2017-2020
2 Introduction: Libraries for Prosperity School Libraries
Library and Information Professionals form a multifaceted Further Education profession that supports the wellbeing, ambition and Libraries prosperity of Wales. Our cross sector support services can be mapped to support individuals throughout their lifetime. Higher Education In collaboration with key stakeholders CILIP Cymru Wales has Libraries produced this document to demonstrate the value of the profession, and build an understanding of how we support the five priorities in Prosperity for All and present examples of Public Libraries small supportive measures which could be actioned for maximum community benefit. Prison Libraries • It has been estimated that there are 86,376 people working in the entire UK Information Workforce, 4,664 (5.4%) of whom work in Wales. (Hall, H., Ryan, B et al. 2015) Health Libraries • 61.4% of the workforce have a post graduate qualification. (Hall, H., Ryan, B et al. 2015) • Through the Community Learning Libraries Programme Libraryand Information Professionals Research, Specialist Welsh Government has invested over £15 million in over ©Welsh Government and Independent 110 public libraries in Wales and supported professional Libraries development through grant provision. (MALD, 2017) ©Welsh Government “Libraries play a key role in providing information, promoting knowledge and There are currently two routes to professionalism, regardless developing skills for people of all ages and all walks of life. of employment sector. We would now like to look at how we From children's first steps in listening to stories and learning to read, to can best build this skilled workforce and continue to support providing quiet spaces for study, and supporting older people in using new Welsh Governments ambition for learning and support to technologies, libraries contribute to the delivery of literacy targets, leave no-one behind. information literacy and digital inclusion.”
Connected and Ambitious Libraries- 6th quality framework for Welsh Public Library Standards 2017-2020 3 Priority 1: Early Years Libraries build successful foundations and raise aspirations. Their multigenerational interaction with grandparents, parents, families, schools, and through outreach activities builds inclusion. Library workers support parents and children in their first The art of storytelling is used to foster good relations, and mutual years through the provision of rhymetimes which encourage socialisation, reduce isolation and provide support for first time respect. parents. They also coordinate the delivery of Bookstart packs which are Case study: Bangor University Library given to families by health visitors. Easter 2015: Cofis Bach – “Tocyn i ble?” (translated – “Ticket to where?”)
The Library and Archive Service works closely with the University’s Centre for Widening Access which has aided the Service to