bers virtually, if not in person. Do not forget to check out the CILIP Ireland web- site for further information on forthcoming training and events and to follow our work. You can also keep up to date with CILIP Ireland activities on our Twitter (@CILIP- Ireland) and Facebook pages (https://en-gb.
facebook.com/CILIPIrelandinfo/). We are committed to supporting our members and we welcome ideas and suggestions on what you would find most helpful and what you would like to see CILIP Ireland deliver over the coming months. You can contact the CILIP Ireland Relationship Manager, Gerardine Blee (
gerardine.blee@cilip.org.uk) for more information.
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CILIP In Scotland – Sean McNamara, Head of CILIPS
HEAD of CILIP in Scotland, Sean McNamara, highlights some of the efforts being made by library and information service providers as lockdown restrictions loosen. As with the rest of the world, Scotland’s various sectors are now considering the many factors involved with getting services up and running. This will cause a mixture of anxiety and excitement but what is without doubt is that it will be a challenging and complex time. At
www.cilips.org.uk we are keeping an ongoing summary of the latest developments and will keep this updated. Before we look at some of the sectors in more detail it is important to note that like the rest of the United Kingdom, the recommended timescales for quaran- tining books is 72 hours and we will provide more detail on this on our website. All libraries in Scotland are affected by the Scottish Government’s route map and its various phases, also available online. During lockdown, public libraries have produced an incredible effort around home delivery and digital. Moving forward, they can all reopen in phase three but only when physical distancing and hygiene meas- ures can be put in place. We are regularly speaking with the Scottish Library and Information Council, the Scottish Government and a working group of the Association of Public Libraries in Scotland looking at the practicalities of reopening services so we can keep members informed. It is likely that due to staffing and safety issues it may be that a phased return for librar- ies is needed and a mix of physical and digital offers will be essential along with ‘click and collect’ models. There is unlikely to be a one-size-fits-all model in the coming months and we expect some libraries may not open right away, but it is vital there is a roadmap for reopening all branches as there has never been a time that the social infrastructure provided library services will be more vital to society. For school libraries, almost all pupils are expected to experience a blend of in-school and in-home learn- ing from the start of the school year in August. Most school staff will have returned at some point during June, to plan and prepare for the new blended model of learning and the Scottish Government have published
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a framework for reopening schools and this is likely to be the main guidance document for all departments. Where the advice is unclear, school librarians should refer to advice from their local authority, school management and trade union for confirmation on steps to take. Schools and their libraries are likely to be required to maintain social distancing wherever possible and redesign areas where possible. It appears likely that some school libraries may be repurposed to support learning and this may affect some school library spaces. However, we believe it is vital schools continue to maintain a school library presence and staffing to ensure they can contribute to all the aims within the National Strategy for School Libraries and provide equity of access and support attainment.
Universities and colleges will have a phased return in phase 3 with a blended model of remote learning and limited on-campus learning where public health measures can be put in place. We will continue to liaise with library staff and bodies such as SCURL to ensure we provide up to date advice online as there is likely to be variety in approaches. Many of our members also work in offices or other types of libraries and the reopening plans will depend on Government advice and service needs. Government advice is that non-essential indoor office workplaces can open also in phase 3 once relevant guidance is agreed.
In all cases, CILIPS wants to see services up and running but it is important to wait until they can ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and users before attempting reopening and risk assessments should be undertaken. We realise many mem- bers may have been redeployed or furloughed but libraries of all kinds are going to be essential as so- ciety comes out of lockdown. It is important library workers are available to focus on work related to the delivery of their vital and life-changing services and we are available to provide any support and advice needed.
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www.cilips.org.uk June-July 2020
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