Glasgow and Midlothian libraries shortlisted for national awards

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Glasgow Life and Midlothian Library Service have been shortlisted for the 2026 Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements across Scotland's library sector. Six organisations are shortlisted across multiple categories.

In the Team of the Year category, Glasgow Life's Libraries Development Team and Midlothian Library Service are nominated alongside the University of Glasgow's Library and Information Studies MSc Team. Glasgow Life was recognised for delivering the Wee Write Book Festival, which reached 2,681 pupils through its education programme and attracted more than 1,000 attendees to its Family Day. Midlothian earned its nomination for expanding the role of libraries as community hubs, with initiatives covering literacy, digital inclusion, cost-of-living advice and accessible services. The University of Glasgow team was shortlisted for establishing a new CILIP-accredited postgraduate qualification, providing a flexible route into the profession.

In the Project Excellence category, Glasgow Life was recognised for its EDI Change Making programme, a national leadership initiative focused on equality, diversity and inclusion, with 81 participants from 13 local authorities completing more than 1,500 hours of learning. Other shortlisted projects include the National Library of Scotland's Experiences of Rain sound installation and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow's Maximising Audubon's The Birds of America project, which saw visitor numbers to the collection increase from 351 to 1,478 in four months.

How it is being reported

• Four Glasgow library services shortlisted for major national awardsFour Glasgow library services shortlisted for 2026 SLIC Awards, recognising Wee Write, inclusive leadership training and Audubon digitisation project.Glasgow Times · 20 Oct, 12:22
• Glasgow and Midlothian libraries shortlisted for national awardsGlasgow Life and Midlothian Library Service have been shortlisted for the 2026 SLIC Awards, recognising projects supporting communities across Scotland.The Herald · 19 Oct, 11:14

In this story: Glasgow Life · Midlothian Library Service · Scottish Library and Information Council · University of Glasgow · National Library of Scotland · Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow · Glasgow · Midlothian

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