ICT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
FOR WESTMINSTER LIBRARIES STAFF

Westminster Libraries are continuing an ambitious ICT Learning and Development Programme utilising a grant from the New Opportunities Fund.

The aim of the programme is to equip public library staff with the skills, knowledge and confidence to use ICT effectively in their day to day work and for the benefit of library customers.

The challenge requires substantial experience of delivering and evaluating effective learning through various methods, including technology based training.

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably experienced training providers who:

 can demonstrate an understanding of the role of public libraries as “street corner universities” (Chris Smith)
 understand and can deliver the Learning Outcomes specified by the New Opportunities Fund in the context of Westminster’s service provision
 can meet Westminster’s requirements for advanced and sustained learning.

Interested parties who wish to be considered for selection to tender should apply in writing no later than 12 Noon on Monday, 14 February 2000 to Chris Japhtha, Contract Monitoring Officer, Education Department, 13th Floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP.
Telephone: 0171 641 1858.

A detailed project brief for the work required will be sent by return post. Tenders must be returned by 12 Noon on Friday, 10 March 2000. The contract will be awarded on the 30 March 2000 and commence on 1 May 2000.

For an informal discussion, please telephone Chris Fardon, Development Officer on 0171 641 6580.
email: chris.fardon@dial.pipex.com
Chris Fardon