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Charities join forces to 'poverty proof' libraries
This project seeks to remove the barriers that prevent low-income families from accessing support at their library.
OverDrive to sponsor Libraries Connected Awards 2024 for third year running
For the third successive year, OverDrive will be the headline sponsor of the Libraries Connected Awards.
New guidance notes: Creating Safer Libraries and Open Access Libraries
Libraries Connected today publishes new guidance notes addressing two important emerging issues within the sector.
Call for case studies - advocacy toolkit
We are seeking case studies that show how library leaders can successfully advocate for their service.
Yorkshire & Humber libraries celebrate power of partnership
Yorkshire and Humber libraries welcomed more than 9 million visitors last year.
Warm spaces: public libraries to offer heat, help and hope this winter
Britain’s public libraries are once again preparing to provide warmth, company and support to those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis this winter.
Libraries Connected Awards 2024 now open for nominations
Now in their third year, our Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in public libraries.
Leading Libraries participants praise 'positive impact' of programme
Leading Libraries was a 30-month learning and mentoring programme for staff in public library services.
Libraries Connected seeks evaluation partner for eLicensing project
Libraries Connected has been funded by Arts Council England (ACE) to deliver an eLicensing project which aims to increase affordability and availability of digital content to public library services. We are now seeking an evaluation partner for the project.
Libraries Connected welcomes inclusion of libraries in government literacy guidance
We welcome the inclusion of public libraries in updated literacy guidance issued by the Department for Education.
New research reveals England's public libraries generate value of £3.4 billion a year
The research was commissioned by Libraries Connected East.
Libraries Connected responds to Lords report on digital exclusion
Libraries Connected has welcomed the Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report into digital exclusion.
Libraries Connected seeks evaluation partner for Know Your Neighbourhood project
Arts Council England (ACE) is delivering Part One (Strand 1) of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Know Your Neighbourhood fund designed to widen participation in volunteering and tackle loneliness in 27 disadvantaged areas across England. Libraries Connected is procuring and commissioning an evaluation on behalf of ACE to measure the success of the project.
ACE is working with three cultural partners:
● Libraries Connected
● Association of Independent Museums
● Creative Lives
