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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.
Opportunity to Tender: Impact and Evaluation of Public Library Services in East of England
Public libraries are a core part of the UK’s social infrastructure, connecting communities with public services, health, education and supporting communities to interact and thrive - and as such they will be critical to the success of any levelling up and social development agendas.
We know the benefit public libraries can have on individuals and their lives and want to grow the evidence base for this in the East of England. The library services are collectively funding this piece of research with support from Arts Council England.
Libraries: Supporting new arrivals
During the ongoing war in Ukraine, significant numbers of Ukrainians will be arriving in the UK as part of the government's 'Homes for Ukraine' and 'Ukraine Family Scheme' projects.
Why should libraries partner with higher education for public engagement?
We all know that public libraries change lives, but did you know that public engagement projects with higher education institutions (HEIs) can support this mission?
Bursaries to AMA's Inclusivity and Audiences Day 2022
Libraries Connected is excited to announce that they will be offering two bursaries to the AMA Inclusivity and Audiences Day 2022.
Annual Seminar bursaries
We are delighted to be able to offer six bursaries to our 2022 Annual Seminar titled, ‘Redesigning the Future’.
New Year Honours list announced
Libraries Connected is delighted to see public libraries being recognised once again in the New Year Honours list.
Libraries Connected begins development of its new strategy
Libraries Connected has appointed Shared Intelligence to support the development of its new four year strategy (2023-2027).
Libraries receive funding for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Every public library service in England will receive £1000 from Arts Council England to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next June.
Libraries Connected update on Omicron Covid variant
Libraries Connected is working closely with DCMS to clarify how the government's new measures will affect public library services.
Libraries Connected seeks contractor for Heads of Service mentor scheme
Libraries Connected is seeking an expert contractor to facilitate the development of a peer mentor scheme for library Heads of Service.
Libraries Connected seeks contractor for new strategic plan and NPO bid
Libraries Connected is seeking an organisation to develop a new strategic plan for the period from 2023 to 2027.
Libraries Connected is delighted to announce the winners of its first ever awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of library staff over the past year.