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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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