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Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.

Our unique approach is to bring the leaders of these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.

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About us

We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership.
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Membership

Our members can access projects, discounts and funding, while their staff can join our networks, events, training and project groups.
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How librarians can innovate with compassion in a changing world

Opinion

Ed Jewell

'We need innovation if we are to adapt to challenges and deliver on our potential.'
The inside of Austin Public Library in Texas showing a set of stairs.

How libraries can bring empathy to tech: My experience of SXSW

Opinion

Dave Lloyd

A recent visit to SXSW festival in Texas showed Dave Lloyd that libraries have much to offer the tech world.
Emma Hoddinott is seen with others holding up a new guide helping library workers support communities with digital literacy.

New guide helps library workers support communities with AI

The guide sets out four ways that libraries can engage people with AI and digital media literacy.

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