The directors of Utrecht, Cologne, and Aarhus public libraries, share their experiences of re-opening their library services under different constraints and regulations prompted by questions from Storyhouse in Chester and Manchester public libraries as the UK anticipates opening their libraries.
The discussion covers, managing the physical spaces, how staff are coping and the strategies that support them, as well as patrons concerns and needs. The discussion also considers how to communicate the libraries essential role, whilst having such a restricted service possibility.
Marie Ostergaerd – Director Aarhus Public Libraries
Ton Van Vlimmeren – Director Utrecht Public Libraries
Alex Clifton – Director Storyhouse, Chester, UK
Neil MacInnes – Director Library and Leisure services, Manchester UK
Erik Boekesijn – special projects director, National Library of the Netherlands
Ilona Kish – Director, Public Libraries 2030
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