Lifelong learning is under the spotlight as the subject of the latest post from the Libraries Taskforce's series on how libraries deliver. We look back on an interview with David Walters, Idea Store Operations Manager, Tower Hamlets Council, as he talks about the success of the London borough’s Idea Stores prior to hosting the London and South East 2014 netloan user group.
Where did the concept of the ‘Idea Store’ come from?
It all began with a public consultation exercise over 10 years ago. “For the people of Tower Hamlets having resources that provide opportunity for education and attainment was the key to a desirable local library service” says David. The result was a reimagining of the traditional library service and a merger of Libraries and Adult Learning...
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