National Libraries Day could become a 'week of events'

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 20/04/2011 - 07:27 A first planning meeting is to be held to establish a National Libraries Day, after widespread support for the idea from organisations including the Booksellers Association, the National Union of Teachers, Booktrust, The Society of Authors, The Royal Society of Literature, The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, and Voices for the Library. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]

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