6th January 2026
We are delighted to announce that Annabel Gittins, Chair of Libraries Rising, and Anna Simmons, Treasurer, have both been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026 for their outstanding... Read more
17th November 2025
This year marks an exciting new chapter for our charity, and our 30th anniversary! We're proud to announce ASCEL has become Libraries Rising. Our new name reflects who we are... Read more
6th July 2025
Born in 1995, the Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarian (ASCEL) was founded by a group of passionate library professionals. They saw the power of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and... Read more