Working Internationally for UK Libraries

Working Internationally for Libraries

‘Working Internationally for Libraries’ is a CILIP-led, ACE-funded 2-year programme to promote international working for public libraries in England. The programme will run from May 2019 to December 2020 in partnership with British Library, British Council and Libraries Connected to deliver innovative projects which promote knowledge-exchange and partnership between UK and International Library & Information sector professionals. Find out more at cilip.org.uk/workinginternationally or email Rabeea.arif@cilip.org.uk

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* 1. Do you think UK public libraries should form more partnerships that are international?

Yes

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* 2. How important do you think it is for UK public libraries to engage with international activities and form international partnerships?

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* 3. What would be the main reasons for UK public libraries to engage with international colleagues and organisations? Tick all that apply

To learn best practices, gain new insights and innovative ways of working

To share expertise and collections to promote wider engagement and use

To build cultural diplomacy

To open up and diversify audiences and generate new, more inclusive perspectives

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type of activity do you think UK public libraries should prioritise when working internationally? Please tick 3

Knowledge-exchange visits

International events

International memberships

Share collections for wider use

Digital collaborations

Partnerships with other library associations & local authorities

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you think are the top 3 challenges to establishing international links?

Public-sector austerity

Lack of time

Lack of guidance and support

Lack of capacity and skills amongst staff

Lack of interest

Lack of understanding of the value of international working

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What do you think are some of the current international themes that are most relevant to UK public libraries? Tick all that apply

Civic, Media and Data literacy

Physical spaces and design

Technology trends and AI

Creativity and innovation

Environmental crises

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you know of or have been part of any international projects (events, grants, partnerships, trainings, visits etc.) through your work with public libraries in UK?

Yes

If yes, please provide details of the project(s) e.g. Title, year, location, partners etc.

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* 8. Do you know of any current/past library partnership projects under local authorities twinning programmes?

Yes

If yes, please provide details of the project(s) e.g. Title, year, location, partners etc.

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* 9. Is there anything else you would like to say about the need for international exposure and engagement for UK public libraries?

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* 10. Thank you for your feedback. If you would like us to be in touch with you for future activities around the Working Internationally project, please leave your details below.

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