Cynllun Estyn Allan Project Estyn Allan (literally Reaching out) is a collaborative project involving all 22 public library services in Wales, led by SCL Cymru, delivering an intense technical and creative training programme for frontline staff in delivering bilingual digital library activities, to retain and extend library audiences. The project’s chair and co-ordinator will share the project’s activity and impact on the trainees and its potential for the new blended model of service delivery.

1. Cynllun
Estyn Allan
Project
Bethan M Hughes
Prif Lyfrgellydd Sir Ddinbych
Principal Librarian Denbighshire
Project Chair
Kerry Pillai
Rheolwr Gweithrediadau Abertawe
Operations Manager, Swansea
Project Co-ordinator

2. Yr heriau
• Newid sydyn i’r digidol
• Cyrraedd a chynnal
cynulleidfaoedd
• Diffyg sgiliau a hyder
• Diffyg offer
• Amserlen
• Model darpariaeth y dyfodol
The challenges
• Pivot to digital
• Reaching and retaining
audiences
• Skills and confidence deficit
• Equipment deficit
• Timescale
• Future delivery model

3. Y syniad
• Hyfforddiant i staff Llyfrgell i
greu cynnwys
• Sgiliau technegol a chreadigol
• Datblygu hyder
• Creu rhwydwaith o gefnogaeth
• Cyflenwad o gynnwys digidol
• SCL Cymru i arwain
The idea
• Training for library staff to create
content
• Technical and creative skills
• Develop confidence
• Create network of peer support
• Supply of digital content
• SCL Cymru to lead

4. Yr hanfodion
• Cydweithio – pob un o’r 22 sir
• Cyllid – Cronfa Adfer
Diwylliannol Llywodraeth Cymru
• Capsiti – Cydlynydd
• Cadw sgiliau – staff cyfredol
• Economy gylchog – hyfforddwyr
ac awduron
• Dwyieithog
• Dwsyter a cyflymder – 4 mis
• Egni a brwdfrydedd!
The essentials
• Collaboration – all 22 services
• Funding – Welsh Government
Cultural Recovery Fund
• Capacity – Co-ordinator
• Skills retention – current staff
• Circular economy – trainers and
authors
• Bilingual
• Intensity and speed – 4 months
• Energy and enthusiasm!

5. Y cynllun
• Y weledigaeth ar gyfer y rhaglen
hyfforddi
• Mentora a chefnogi
• Troi’r theori yn reality
[fideo]
The project
• Vision for the training programme
• Mentoring and support
• Putting the theory into practice
[video]

6. Y canlyniadau a’r effaith
• Y data
• 26 sesiwn hyfforddi ffurfiol
• 33 o hyfforddeion wedi eu
cynnal
• 584 wedi mynychu’r sesiynnau a
drefnwyd
The outcomes and impact
• The data
• 26 formal training sessions
• 33 Supported trainees
• 584 attendees across the
organised sessions

7. Y canlyniadau a’r effaith
• Arolwg cyn ac ar ôl yr
hyfforddiant
“Graddiwch eich hyder i gymryd rhan
mewn gweithgareddau ar-lein fel rhan
o'ch rôl.”
Increased from 6.92 to 7.69
“Graddiwch eich sgiliau digidol a
thechnegol, yn arbennig
eich hyder i greu cynnwys ar-lein fel
fideo a delweddau.”
Increased from 5.75 to 7.81
The outcomes and impact
• Pre training survey vs post training
survey
“Please rate your confidence to
participate in Online activities as part of
your role.”
Increased from 6.92 to 7.69
“Please rate your digital and technical
skills, in particular your confidence to
create online content such as video and
images.”
Increased from 5.75 to 7.81

8. Y canlyniadau a’r effaith The outcomes and impact
“Given me more confidence to have a go at things and be more creative with posts on social media”
“I think it has raised the profile and status of our online presence as part of the service and, as a
result, there is more focus on giving me time and support to manage and plan a more coordinated
approach (rather than a 'bolt on'). We, as a team, are exploring how our service's reach can be
extended through online activities where appropriate.”
“Popeth! Rydw i wedi dysgu cymaint o sgiliau newydd, a hefyd wedi gwneud cysylltiadau / ffrindiau
newydd yn y byd llyfrgellyddol yng Nghymru. Cwrs gwych ym mhob ffordd!”
“Honestly I have enjoyed all of the training provided! The opportunities that I have been given to grow
in confidence not only in the technical aspects of digital content but also in terms of personal
development. I never would have thought I could interview people, edit and put together a
finished video 4 months ago.”

9. Bethan M Hughes
Prif Lyfrgellydd Sir Ddinbych
Principal Librarian Denbighshire
bethan.hughes@denbighshire.gov.uk
@BethanLlyfrgell
Kerry Pillai
Rheolwr Gweithrediadau Abertawe
Operations Manager, Swansea
kerry.pillai@swansea.gov.uk