High profile speakers complete Speak Up For Libraries conference line-up

A range of influential figures from the most important organisations in public library services have confirmed as speakers at the Speak Up For Libraries conference, which takes place on 23 November in London.

The speakers are:

Yinnon Ezra, Advisor for Libraries at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

Brian Ashley, Director, Libraries at Arts Council England (ACE)

Janene Cox, President, The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL)

Alan Gibbons, author and founder of Campaign for the Book

Phil Bradley, President, the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)

Heather Wakefield, Head of Local Government, UNISON

Steve Davies, Lecturer in Social Sciences, University of Cardiff

The conference aims to support those that care about their libraries - including library users, campaigners and staff - to understand more about the challenges facing libraries, what can be done and to set a national agenda.

Delegates will have the chance to hear what experts think the future of public libraries looks like, to discuss what local campaigns need and ask speakers their questions.

The Speak Up For Libraries conference takes place on Saturday 23 November in central London. Event details and booking: https://speakupforlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk/

Speak Up For Libraries is a coalition of organisations and campaigners working to protect libraries and library staff, now and in the future. Speak Up For Libraries partners include The Campaign for the Book, CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals, The Library Campaign, UNISON and Voices for the Library.

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