16 Reasons to value academic libraries
14/11/12
The library is not just a repository, or a service like any other, or a place for study: it is all these things. It can also be a partner in research and in teaching, and[...]
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November, 2012
September, 2012
SCONUL Refutes negative views on the future of academic libraries
27/09/12
SCONUL has written a letter to the Times Higher Education in response to an article "Working on borrowed time?"
July, 2012
RLUK/SCONUL response to BIS statement on access to publicly funded research
25/07/12
RLUK and SCONUL very much welcome the commitment of the UK government to ensure that publicly funded scientific research is made available for anyone to read for free. We agree with Science Minister David Willetts that "Removing paywalls that surround taxpayer funded research will have real economic and social benefits."
SCONUL welcomes RCUK policy on Open Access
18/07/12
The Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) has welcomed the new Open Access policy from Research Councils UK (RCUK). Ann Rossiter, Executive Director of SCONUL, commented: "We wholeheartedly welcome the new[...]
Act risks limiting internet access in libraries, schools and universities
17/07/12
A coalition of leading organisations that support learning, libraries and librarians today warned that the Digital Economy Act risks forcing public libraries, schools, colleges and universities to limit access to the internet, and therefore to[...]
June, 2012
SCONUL Annual Conference 2012
29/06/12
SCONUL held its annual residential conference at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool on 14 to 15 June. It was attended by some 160 delegates and included a debate on the student experience as well as some[...]
New Executive Board Vice-Chair and members
18/06/12
SCONUL is pleased to announce the results of the election to its Executive Board. At SCONUL's annual general meeting on 15 June in Liverpool, Liz Jolly, Director, Library and Information Services, Teesside University, was[...]
April, 2012
SCONUL response to IPO Copyright Consultation
30/04/12
On 21 March SCONUL submitted its response to the Intellectual Property Office consultation on proposals to change the UK's copyright system. To read SCONUL's response click here
SCONUL Library buildings visit
30/04/12
On 26 April SCONUL held a buildings visit to the new University of Aberdeen Library. The event included a tour of the library and gave delegates an opportunity to hear about its development and to[...]
March, 2012
Designing Libraries gets a makeover
20/03/12
At an uncertain and challenging time for libraries, the new-look Designing Libraries website is a showcase for new investment and innovation. With its many examples of inspiring and functional library buildings, Designing Libraries[...]
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