Visually impaired reading groups in libraries

Mary Greenshields from Glasgow Libraries tells us how a collaborative approach has paid dividends for visually impaired readers in Scottish libraries. … more
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Mary Greenshields from Glasgow Libraries tells us how a collaborative approach has paid dividends for visually impaired readers in Scottish libraries. … more

We were intrigued to know what a Book Doctor actually does, so we asked Alison Dunne from Leicester Libraries to tell us about her job as Book Doctor to Leicester's readers, reading groups and book clubs: Many people ask me if I mend books. I'd love to mend books but sadly I don't have those skills. My job is to… more

In 2012, Quick Reads will re-launch on the new date of Tuesday 14 February 2012, with eight fantastic new books available in libraries from 2 February. This year's selection includes titles from best-selling authors Lynda La Plante, Andy McNab, Alexander McCall Smith and Tony Parsons, among others.Galaxy are continuing to support Quick Reads, and the 2012 titles will be launched… more