A slideshow based on Libraries: Connecting people and communities, a policy briefing for libraries created by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC). Created for the Scottish Excellence Awards held at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th January 2011.

1. Librariesconnecting peopleand communities

2. Libraries change lives by Helping people to enjoy the world of reading and improve literacy

4. 6p Public libraries cost each Scot 6 pence per day

6. Libraries change lives by Helping people to succeed in education and research

8. 12.8 million visits to university librariesServices for 168,000 11.6 million books And 152,000 periodical titles

9. Libraries change lives by Helping people to share in the digital world

12. 30 million Public librariesalone attract nearly30 million visitors per year in Scotland.

14. Libraries change lives by Helping people to gain new skills and qualifications

16. There are 376 secondary school libraries in Scotland 376 45% 45% of Scots using librariesfor learning, supporting theirstudies or homeworkin the last year

18. 60% of Scots visit a library every year