East Lothian and Inverclyde library services have been recognised as exceptional services by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), with East Lothian being awarded the inaugural ‘The SLIC Award 2021’.
The award recognised the talent, innovation, and achievement of library teams throughout Scotland during the pandemic. It welcomed entries from all SLIC members, including university and specialist libraries, and presented an opportunity for services to showcase staff-driven initiatives which have greatly enhanced user experience.
The East Lothian service won the award for its sustained, imaginative, and ambitious response to the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic. The judges were impressed by the verve and commitment shown by the East Lothian team in understanding the needs of their local communities during the pandemic, and applauded the passion and creativity with which they met these needs. The service displayed a thoughtful and comprehensive set of initiatives, including a pop-up library, a range of new digital activities, bespoke support for vulnerable library users, and dedicating library books to children born during the pandemic.
Inverclyde Library Service, as the runner up, has been highly commended for its focus on digital support. In its entry, the judges saw a...
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