Public libraries need to change their traditional way of thinking with regard to learning services, while library experts need to obtain complex skills so that they can carry on their activities efficiently.” “There is a strong political assumption, both implicit and explicit, that informal/non-formal learning organisations such as libraries have a vital job to do by supporting individual learners’ needs, providing them with choices and flexibility, helping people to continue and return to learning, enabling adults to get a job or qualification, signposting and inspiring people to take up other courses, helping children to learn and supporting schools in diversifying children’s experiences.;
Moderator: MLA, UK