#uklibchat summary 8th February – Necessity is the Mother of Invention
This month we were talking about changes to library services during the pandemic, particularly the positive changes we would like to keep going forward. Thank you to everyone who joined … Continue reading
Necessity is the mother of invention: innovations introduced under Covid that we love and want to keep – #uklibchat held on 8th February 2021
The rapid onset and prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic forced libraries to radically rethink how they delivered their existing services, refocusing on online services and increasing support to soften … Continue reading
December Collaboration with BIBChatDE
We’ve been looking for new things to try – including our Virtual tour of one of our committees’ library – and this collaboration fit in very well with that. So … Continue reading
Feature #53 – Reflections on a library building project
From the creation of the project brief to the eventual hand-over of the building, years can elapse. These are years where you can’t afford to stand still and wait for the new or refurbished building to be delivered. If you don’t push ahead with your service then you may well find yourself drifting behind, pinning all your hopes on a building project to revive your fortunes.
#uklibchat 5 August – Library building and refurbishment projects
Join us on 5 August from 7pm (BST) for a discussion about Library building and refurbishment projects.
#uklibchat summary – 13th May 2019: Starting a new role, chances and challenges
In May we discussed the topic of changing roles, and the opportunities and challenges this can bring. We talked about how particular strategies, networks or individuals have helped us when … Continue reading
#uklibchat summary – 4th March 2019: The bright side of change
Our March chat was on the topic of change management and perspective, looking for the positive aspects of change and the best ways to manage this within an institution. We … Continue reading
#uklibchat summary – 5th February: Small/simple changes that make a difference
This week’s chat was a momentous occasion as not only was it the first chat at our new day and time (1st Monday of the month, 7-8.30pm GMT) but it … Continue reading
Changes to website
You may have noticed that there are a few changes to the website. We’ve removed the calendar page at the top, as we’ve not had the time to keep that … Continue reading
Agenda: 4th December: Innovative use of technology
Greetings all! The agenda for the next #uklibchat session is now available Topic: Innovative use of technology in libraries! If you’re interested in talking about the exciting things you’ve seen … Continue reading
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