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John Stanley is a major draw card for Library and Local Government conferences

John packs conference rooms on a regular basis as delegates travel from far and wide to hear his words of wisdom.

Below is a list of comments from delegates from around the world on his presentations and his style.

“Just to thank you very much indeed for the workshop that you did at the end of September here in Chester. The feedback has been really excellent not just from colleagues here in the county but also when I have met my counterparts in other North West Authorities. Our staff are now seeing how they can transfer some of the ideas you gave them into reality. Many thanks again.”

Allan Bell, Acting County Librarian, Cheshire County Council, United Kingdom

"Dear John, Yes I was tired, jaded, cynical and boring and then I was inspired, enlightened and empowered! THANK YOU for your enthusiasm and encouragement at NLS2 - now to just follow through with the plan/stage performance! Well done."

Louise Mrdjen, Librarian, Port Lincoln Library, SA, Australia

“Charles was in my office a short while ago - still raving. Our CEO also thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Our museum director is interested in having a look at what you do with a view to enlisting your services for the museum shop etc. Really looking forward to seeing the report and the challenges I know it will represent.”

Jane Gilbert, Rotorua Public Library, New Zealand

“The responses from John's workshops and report have been very positive. We have already initiated the daily checklist, created a folder on marketing and promotion standards, improved the library procedure manual, and are looking for courses on display techniques. We are going through the catalogues and purchasing our display kits. Some very positive staff and some great improvements in displays already. Thank you.”

Vivienne Barton, City of Stirling Library Service, Western Australia

“When our library was refurbished we took the opportunity to implement, where we could, recommendations made by John in his initial report. We are delighted to say they work really well.”

Ann Hill, North Shore Library Service, New Zealand

"We employed John Stanley to work with our libraries in April 2002. As a result of his input and recommendations we have already seen a 5% increase in the borrowing rate at one of our libraries within two months of his visit. Prior to john's visit this library was actually experiencing a decline in use."

Pat Southgate, Penrith Libraries, Australia

"Dear John, Yes I was tired, jaded, cynical and boring and then I was inspired, enlightened and empowered! THANK YOU for your enthusiasm and encouragement at NLS2 - now to just follow through with the plan/stage performance! Well done."

Louise Mrdjen, Librarian, Port Lincoln Library, SA, Australia

“Charles was in my office a short while ago - still raving. Our CEO also thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Our museum director is interested in having a look at what you do with a view to enlisting your services for the museum shop etc. Really looking forward to seeing the report and the challenges I know it will represent.”

Jane Gilbert,  Rotorua Public Library, New Zealand

"Probably the BEST speaker with the most critical message I have ever heard in memory and not just MNLA"
Kail Food , University of Wisconsin, USA.

“Yesterday's workshop was a beauty - it presented lots of stimulating ideas, and was the most successful industry event I've ever attended in terms of getting audience interaction and participation. I thought John Stanley presented it really well and that an event of this type - ideally with him or someone of his calibre - should be an annual event.”
Kate Malfroy , Jambaroo, NSW

"John has excellent knowledge of his subject and is able to demonstrate it with practical examples which you can relate to in your business."
Bruce McDonald , North City Lotto, NZ.

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