Information resources

Here are our links to resources from around the web and resources created by The Network. They are listed by category and can be sorted by date, title or type.

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First incomplete fieldguide to wellbeing in libraries

Case studies showing the invaluable work public library staff are doing to support the health and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Resource type: Good practice case studies / Q&As

File size: 3120kb

Date published: 2013

Date added: 25 January 2013

Access, equality and diversity resources

The access, equality and diversity resources on the CyMAL have been updated.

Resource type: Website

Date published: March 2012

Date added: 3 May 2012

Hidden Lives Revealed: a virtual archive - children in care 1881-1981

"Hidden Lives Revealed provides an intriguing encounter with children who were in the care of The Children's Society in late Victorian and early 20th Century Britain."

Resource type: Website

Date added: 3 May 2011

Equality Bulletin 2 - Developments in equality legislation

Resource type: Newsletter / Magazine

Date published: December 2009

Date added: 13 December 2009

Equality Bulletin 1 - Accessible Information and Communication

Thisfirst bulletin, timed to link in with the 2009 bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille, focuses onaccessible information and communication. It includes information and guidance which will be of value across the sector, as well as features which relate specifically to libraries, museums and archives.

Also available in Welsh.

Resource type: Newsletter / Magazine

Date published: 2009

Date added: 17 June 2009

Create to educate

"An inspirational resource documenting and showcasing the excellent outcomes that can be achieved by involving young people in care in the creative arts.

The information is set against relevant governmental initiatives and includes a wealth of project ideas, practice suggestions, useful websites and contacts."

Charged-for publication.

Resource type: Book

Date published: 2007

ISBN-10: 1903239265

Date added: 6 February 2009

CyMAL Action Plan 2008-2011

"CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales is a division within the Heritage Department of the Welsh Assembly Government. This Action Plan outlines how CyMAL will deliver the strategic priority to create 21st century museum, archive and library services in support of the objectives of the One Wales Agreement between 2008-2011 and contribute to other departmental priorities.

Museums, archives and libraries make an important contribution to the cultural and educational life of the community and as such their services are much valued by their users. CyMAL has developed close working relationships with national institutions, local authorities, higher and further education, professional bodies and the voluntary sector. These partnerships are at the heart of this Action Plan which will support innovative service development and improvements in line with Heritage Department key policies and strategies, including cross-cutting strategies for the Welsh language and sustainable development."

Resource type: Report

File size: 894kb

Date published: 2008

Date added: 18 January 2009

Child Poverty Solutions - Wales

"This website has been designed to help local practitioners, policy makers, managers and strategists to develop local responses to reducing child poverty in Wales. It provides a toolkit, setting out a process for the work and giving guidance on each step of the way."

Resource type: Website

Date added: 19 September 2008