The shortlist for the SLIC Awards 2024 has been announced, with eight library services from across the country being selected.
The annual awards honour excellence in library services and this year there has been a particular focus on those who have demonstrated a wider positive impact on the communities they serve.
The shortlist will be whittled down to one winner and one highly commended in each category – the SLIC Project Excellence Award and the Library Service Excellence Award and announced at the annual SLIC AGM and Showcase next month.
SLIC chair, Alan Clarke, who is leading the judging panel, alongside Scottish author Theresa Breslin OBE and journalist Garrett Stell, said: “The SLIC Awards are about more than recognising first-class library services and innovative projects – they’re about shining a spotlight on the passionate people behind them who are channelling a great deal of care and creativity into every inspiring initiative they drive forward.
“From tackling cost-of-living challenges and embracing the circular economy, to creating community cohesion, this year’s submissions have shown that Scotland’s library services don’t shy away from taking on the big issues, and that the possibilities are boundless.
“Congratulations to the eight services shortlisted for the 2024 SLIC Awards. We look forward to inviting the nominees to celebrate their achievements with us when we announce the award winners at our Showcase and AGM next month.”
Find out more about the individual library services shortlisted by visiting our SLIC Awards page.
Marking the outstanding contribution Scottish library services make to support their members.
