There’s just time to enter it for the Bookseller Industry Awards.
Closing date this Friday 15 February. 

They are looking for a library (or a whole library service) that offers ‘evidence of any combination of the following:

• Innovations that have led to increased use of libraries by the public, as measured by visits and book lending

• Innovations that have improved the public experience of libraries, both in terms of the library itself but also author visits, reading schemes, children’s events, homework clubs or other outreach services

• A superb all-round service, demonstrated by knowledgeable and inspiring librarians, expertly selected books and a welcoming physical and online environment

Entries should cover the year from 1st February 2012 to 1st February 2013. They want a narrative (no more than 2 sides of A4; you can include photos etc). Entry is online only. Write what you think, then go to this address to fill in a short form and upload your masterpiece here.

 

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