The voice of Further Education and Sixth Form College libraries and learning resource services

Libraries play a critical role in supporting organisational goals and strategies. Our resources and services have demonstrable value and impact helping create and sustain an institution-wide lifelong learning environment.
CoLRiC Executive Committee

CoLRiC is an independent organisation representing librarians and learning resource professionals across the UK. We influence the development of quality assurance standards, showcasing exemplary practice and innovation.

CoLRiC members have access to a portfolio of publications and resources including a regular copy of our e-newsletter CoLRiC Impact; the exchange of ideas and experience via our private email discussion forum; eligibility to register for our Peer Accreditation Scheme to determine the value, impact and quality of resources and services and the opportunity to submit nominations for CoLRiC’s prestigious annual Awards.

News

Welcome to the latest edition of CoLRiC Impact

In February 2025 CoLRiC published its latest edition of CoLRiC Impact, the second issue for the 2024/2025 academic year. The winner of CoLRiC’s Innovative Practice Award for 2024 was Leicester College Library for its Gameracy Programme in support of literacy and reading, numeracy and digital skills. Gameracy is a game-based programme ...

CoLRiC Impact is our quarterly publication featuring case studies, local initiatives and good news stories shared by our members.

Impact

CoLRiC is a leading advocate for library and learning resource services across Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges.

 

Advocacy

Opportunities for networking, celebrating achievements, sharing knowledge and experiences.

Community

Free CPD opportunities with online seminars on specific topics impacting the FE sector.

Events

We value the support of our sponsors; vendors who provide resources and technology to support teaching and learning.

Sponsors

CoLRiC is committed to acknowledging and celebrating exemplary practice and innovation across the FE and Sixth Form College sector. We celebrate creativity, resourcefulness and enterprise in library and learning resource services.

CoLRiC Management Committee