Love Libraries launches on Valentine’s Day!

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Love Libraries is a nationwide campaign to encourage more people to join libraries and make use of all they have to offer. It focuses on the impact and value of libraries everywhere. National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland, Amina Shah says:

Libraries in Scotland are part of a network and we want to take the opportunity, in the National Library’s 100th year, to celebrate all kinds of libraries and the impact they have on people’s lives. During times of challenge and uncertainty, there is an opportunity to remember the power of sharing space, stories, knowledge, memories and information. The purpose of libraries, at their very heart, was always around community. That seems to be very much the spirit that people are returning to which is heartwarming and hopeful.

The campaign is organised by the National Library of Scotland and sector partners including CILIPS, the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), the Association of Public Libraries Scotland (APLS), and the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The National Library of Scotland wants to use its centenary year as a platform to support and promote libraries of all kinds. Please join us!

Case Studies

Scotland’s libraries are the heart of our communities, schools and higher education institutions, offering a wealth of resources and services. The Love Libraries campaign aims to celebrate these successes: reinforcing the value of libraries and library staff, engendering public appreciation, encouraging greater use of libraries, promoting fun and wellbeing, and championing and raising awareness of library services.

Check out our collection of Love Libraries case studies, drawn from libraries across Scotland and hosted by CILIPS.

Toolkit

Hosted by SLIC, the Love Libraries Campaign Toolkit explains everything about the campaign and how you can get involved. It is also packed with ideas and top tips about how to engage with the campaign and make it work for you.

Download the toolkit to access social media assets, posters and other campaign materials such as logos and website banners.