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Social inclusion and libraries
a resource guide

Introduction

Using this site

News

Background Reading

Cabinet Office Social Exclusion Unit Web Site

Research reports

LIC Policy

Open for All?

The Network Society

National Policy initiatives

European action

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Social Exclusion Action Planning Network

Training and Development

References

 

LIC Policy

New Library: the People's Network
LIC July 1997
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/newlibrary/index.html
Downloadable & searchable. Milestone report, building on the foundations of the joint Library Association / LIC Millennium Libraries bid for lottery funding, which led to the implementation report:

Building the New Library Network: A report to Government
LIC 06.11.98
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/building/index.html. This established the People’s Network, funded under the Community Access to Lifelong Leaning programme.

The Role of Libraries in a Learning Society
LIC 01.04.99
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/learningsoc/index.html
Down-loadable in sections in a variety of formats.

Informing regional development: how library and information services can help Regional Development Agencies
LIC/LA policy paper 19.5.99
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/rdasfina.html

Libraries - the lifeforce for learning
LIC briefing paper 01.04.99
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/lllpop.html

("Our proposals summarised…

If we are to prosper economically, combat social exclusion and enhance people's quality of life, then we must foster the habit of learning. However, many people find that the maze of available learning opportunities throws up barriers at every turn. They therefore need advice on what is available, initial help in using it, training in the use of information and communications technology and support in developing their personal information handling skills.")

Empowering the learning community
Report of the Education and Libraries Task Group to the Secretaries of State for Culture, Media & Sport and for Education & Employment
LIC 03.04.00
http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/policyreports/empower/index.html

Last updated: Tuesday, 28 August, 2001

Compiled by Research and Innovation Services on behalf of the Community Services Group of The Library Association
in conjunction with the Community Development Foundation