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Scottish Poetry Library Poetry IssuesSpecial: Poetry Laureate PostcardsPostcards of four poems by the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy are arriving free in Scottish libraries in March 2010, distributed by the Scottish Poetry Library. Ideas for what to do with them... Read on… Issue 7, Spring 2010'Poetry Issues' is changing! Library colleagues have asked for more recommendations for stock, more ideas for working with poetry 'from cradle to grave' - so let us know what you think and what you need! Also in this issue: Carol Ann Duffy postcards - coming to libraries across Scotland next month. Read on… Issue 6, Autumn 2009Cutting the ribbon on a better-late-than-never Poetry Issues! What Twitter can do for you, handy hints for National Poetry Day and asking your readers what poems they carry with them! Your latest autumnal Poetry Issues brings you the usual downloadable guide sheets, a list of books to keep your readers happy and some websites we thought you'd like... Issue 5, Spring 2009Is the writing on the wall for poetry? On the wall, on the Burns Banner, on the toilet doors - everywhere you can find a space, there's a poem that will do the job. Poetry Issues brings you poems to download straight away. Put them up in displays, discuss them with your reading group, or just pin them up in the staffroom... Issue 4, Autumn 2008Working 9-5? If only. So while you provide cover for the issue desk and tackle the reading group choice, take a few minutes to see how we can help make your job easier. Poetry Issues can't do the heavy lifting for you, but we have some better ideas… Issue 3, Summer 2008Writing on the library wall These lines and poems look great, but do we all need to get copyright permission to display a poem on the wall? Poetry Issues goes in search of some guidance… Issue 2, Spring 2008What's on your to-do list for reader development this spring? Book a place for our Poetry in the Branches librarians' training, and get the inspiration, factsheets and tips to give your poetry section a complete overhaul. Meanwhile, turn to Poetry Issues for some spring makeovers… Issue 1, Winter 2007Do you want a poetry section that your readers love? Steadily climbing borrowing statistics? Great new poetry titles in stock? A poem ready to discuss at tonight's book group? Oh - and another three librarians to do it all? We understand. This new e-quarterly for librarians will help you start on your wishlist right now.
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