Inspire/Libraries in Cornwall Doreen Pinfold, Director of Library & Academic Skills, Falmouth University/FX Plus 27th April 2018

Background and context How did we start Who we are What we have achieved so far Themes

Background & Context Inspire for Devon and Cornwall seminar at the University of Plymouth June 2005 Used to co-operation, collaboration, sharing of good practice Benefits in exchanging expertise, risks in professional isolation First meeting: Cornwall Centre, Redruth, Cornwall held 29th November 2006

Who we are: First meeting: University College Falmouth, Cornwall College, Truro College, Penwith College, Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Now: includes SWRLS Director, Cornwall Public Library Service, Cormac, NHS, Cornwall Records Office

What we have achieved so far… First meeting: the remit and a focus on Disability Equality Duty and library responses Commitment to reciprocal access Sharing of good practice Better knowledge and understanding across different sectors, training opportunities

Themes explored together: Disability Equality now Accessibility Shared reciprocal access Training & Development including CILIP mentoring Fines & Regulations New technology: vles, e-books Archives Partnerships

Future themes Learning materials: sharing good practice The digital journey for students, researchers, staff Digital content