In order for learning resource services to meet the ever-changing requirements of governmental agencies (social inclusion, accessibility for all, lifelong learning and 'empowering the learning community') there is a need for relevant, up-to-date and robust guidelines for such provision. These much-awaited new Guidelines are the recommendations of CILIP for the effective management of learning resource services in colleges. They are primarily directed at college managers and library and information professionals across the full breadth of further education (including general FE colleges, specialist colleges and sixth form colleges). However, the recommendations and the guidance covered are appropriate in principle throughout the education sector. This new edition of the Guidelines incorporates the results of the UK Survey of Library and Learning Resource Provision in Further Education Colleges 2003. There are new sections on facilitating learning, promotion and advocacy, and accessibility to reflect new demands on learning resource provision. In addition, these guidelines include key recommendations and quantitative performance indicators.
At the heart of the Guidelines are ten recommendations that form the basic foundation of excellent learning resource services provision.