ABOUT US

BAVALINC (Bridgend and Vale Libraries in the Community) is a partnership of library services that operate within the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend County Borough Council areas. Established in February 2003, BAVALINC currently encompasses 30 individual service points including public, further education, independent college and postgraduate college libraries.

BAVALINC aims to:
  • Foster co-operation between local libraries to improve services to users.
  • Provide easily accessible information on the range of services available in libraries.
  • Support and promote learning opportunities through libraries.
  • Seek opportunities for collaborative collection development and resource sharing.
  • Provide opportunities for library users to develop information and research skills.
  • Develop a collaborative approach to staff training and development.

Membership is open to all library and information services in Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan. If you operate a library or information service in the area and would like to discuss membership please contact Rachel Carlson on Telephone number 01446 799051.

Current BAVALINC members are: