The ELISA AGM this year will take place on Thursday 20th June, 3-5pm, in the George Washington Browne room of the Central Library. There will be refreshments and the opportunity for networking. Also, as a bonus, we will hear about some of the treasures of Edinburgh Libraries.
Please register your intention to attend via Eventbrite:
Cilips East Branch is hosting an inspiring afternoon looking at how three very different ‘collections’ have been promoted. Ranging from practical bookstore display techniques to creating online exhibitions and large displays; this event will share tricks and tips useful for every library, no matter how large or small the collection.
Speakers:
Gordon Yeoman, Exhibitions Conservator, National Library of Scotland
Sharing the secrets of putting together large exhibitions.
Graeme Hawley, Head of General Collections
Doing ‘an exhibition’ differently.
Calum McGhie, Customer Service Manager, Blackwell’s Bookshop, Edinburgh.
Attracting customers and promoting book stock using eye-catching displays.
Event Details:
There will be an opportunity for attendees to walk to Blackwell’s Bookshop to view table and window displays after the event.
Please note that Spaces are limited.
Please direct any questions about this event to Julie Sutherland: Chair, Cilips East Branch julie.sutherland@forrester.edin.sch.uk
Central Library is delighted to be hosting the Edinburgh Libraries and Information Services Agency (ELISA) Libraries Fair on the mezzanine level on Saturday 23 March, 1.30 – 4pm.
Come along and find out about the wide and diverse array of libraries in Edinburgh and to discover how you can get an ELISA library passport to enable you to gain access to these other libraries across Edinburgh.
There are many different libraries in Edinburgh and the Libraries Fair invites you to meet representatives from a range of libraries all under one roof. Libraries taking part include:
Edinburgh City Libraries
Edinburgh Zine Library
French Institute Library
National Library of Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Library and Archive
Scottish Poetry Library
University of Edinburgh including the Centre for Research Collections.
There will be a free (but ticketed) family-friendly storytelling session with Janis Mackay, live music, a mini drop-in zine workshop and badgemaking.
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Most people have a smartphone, tablet, or computer these days. One of the best uses you can put it to is accessing your daily newspaper for free. Edinburgh Libraries PressReader service has over 3000 full-spread online newspapers from all over the world, including 350 UK papers. Use your library card and PIN to login to the app or website from anywhere and read up to 20 newspapers a day for free.
Read today’s Scottish Daily Mail, Edinburgh Evening News, Scotsman, Guardian, Herald or TheEdinburgh Reporter amongst hundreds of others.
As an added bonus you’ll find thousands of magazines available too so whether you’re in to cars or cookery, computers or crafts you’ll find a wide range of magazines to suit you.
Find full instructions for getting started at our Your Library website.
An evening of international crime fiction
| Library Support Assistant | Fixed Term until 31 October 2019 |
| Ref | 19.04 |
| Hours | 15 hours per week
Mon – Fri: 3.15pm to 6.15pm |
| Salary Scale | Grade 6b – £16,531 – £18,226
(pro rata – FTE 35 hours) |
The Library Support Assistant is an administrative role and the post holder will be part of a team responsible for maintaining the resources of the Library, in order to assist in the provision of an efficient service to the users of the Advocates Library.
Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 1 March 2019
Full details here: 19.04 Library Support Assistant
The Scottish Coworking Network is a new network of business hubs within Scotland’s public libraries, with Edinburgh Central Library being one of the first to join the network. The hubs offer dedicated, business-focused space for aspiring entrepreneurs, sole traders, start-ups and small businesses to work, meet, collaborate and grow.
The space in Central Library has 15 fixed desks and 15 hot desks to choose from. The space also offers a breakout area equipped with comfy sofas, coffee table so you can relax and unwind, or chat and collaborate with other hub members.
The hub offers free wifi and printing facilities and is equipped with basic catering facilities.
Exclusive business workshops, seminars and networking events will be held at Central Library throughout the year.
When you sign up for hot desk or fixed desk membership, you become a member of the Scottish Coworking Network, giving you free access to desk space at…
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