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South East libraries deliver millions in value through support for mental health and wellbeing - report
A groundbreaking new report shows that libraries deliver millions in value by supporting mental health and wellbeing.
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Let's Create!
Sue Williamson, Director Libraries, Arts Council England looks at what the organisation’s 2020-2030 strategy means for libraries.
We're growing!
We're delighted to announce the appointment of three new roles within the Libraries Connected team to help us to deliver our key projects.
Birmingham Leadership Institute to deliver library leadership diversity programme
Libraries Connected has appointed Birmingham Leadership Institute to deliver their programme to drive diversity in library leadership.
Invitation to tender: Culture and Creativity training module
We are looking for an arts or cultural organisation who can create an online learning module on libraries and culture to be hosted on our e-learning site.
New programme to help libraries to raise income
Libraries Connected is planning a programme of training and mentoring to help library services to develop strategic approaches to income generation.
Our statement on CIPFA library data 2019
We are encouraged to see that local authority spending on libraries rose slightly this year even though levels have fallen significantly over the past decade.
Our new annual report is now live!
Find out more about all we've achieved in our first year.
Statement on the government's Social Prescribing Academy launch
There are over 3000 public libraries in the UK and many of these are already working closely with local social prescribers.
Invitation to tender: Public Library Service Accreditation
We are looking for an expert contractor to help develop an accreditation scheme for English public libraries.
Invitation to tender: Independent evaluator for BBC Novels library campaign
We're looking for someone to evaluate our year-long reader engagement project for public libraries.
Invitation to tender: Leading Libraries
Libraries Connected are seeking an innovative and experienced development organisation to deliver a major leadership programme for public libraries.
Libraries Connected to consult on new accreditation framework for libraries
Libraries Connected today announce a vital new initiative to clearly define what a high-quality library service looks like.