Interview with Ian Anstice from Public Libraries News

We're starting the new year with an interview with Ian Anstice, public librarian for 26 years and the man behind Public Libraries News.

This is an opportunity to find out more about Ian and why he set up his news site, to reflect on how public libraries pulled off such a 'successful pivot' in response to the Covid pandemic and to think about what lies ahead for the sector in 2021.

The interview lasts for just over 25 mins and you can view it here

If you would like to focus on specific sections, here are the questions we discussed and their timings on the video.

0.24 min: How did you end up working in public libraries?

3.33 min: What exactly is Public Libraries News, when was it set up and who works on it?

10.39 min: What is the aim of Public Libraries News - campaign or information?

14.15 min: Do you like to hear from public library staff about your posts?

17.07 min: Do you know of similar websites in other library sectors?

19.49 min: What do you think are the main challenges facing public libraries going forward?

We hope you enjoy it and wish you a Happy New Year from all at CILIP North West.

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