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The 100 Novels that Shaped our New World

Library users and staff around the country have been choosing the novel that had meant the most to them during the pandemic.

Invitation to Tender: Information and Digital Learning Module for library staff

Libraries Connected are looking for a subject specialist to develop the content for two 30-minute online learning tutorials and liaise with our online learning provider on its production.

Libraries Connected and CILIP seek Board Chair for new Workforce and Skills Strategy

We are seeking a Board Chair from the public library sector to Chair approximately four to eight meetings over the span of the Public Library Workforce and Skills Strategy project.

Libraries Connected and CILIP partner for new Workforce and Skills Strategy

Libraries Connected and CILIP are delighted to announce the commissioning of Evidence Base at Birmingham City University to create a new Workforce and Skills Strategy for Public Libraries.

Leading Libraries Exploring Leadership: Invitation to Apply

Exploring Leadership is a new short course drawing upon some of the core concepts of the current Leading Libraries programme developed and led by the Birmingham Leadership Institute.

Death Positive Libraries: An academic view

Dr Claire Nally and Dr Stacey Pitsillides share some thoughts on the Death Positive Libraries project and their research.

Libraries Connected launch new awards scheme for library staff

We're launching our new awards to recognise all the amazing achievements of library staff over the past year.

Library services selected for Family Arts/Age Friendly Standards development support

Libraries Connected, in partnership with The Family Arts Campaign, are inviting library authorities in England to apply for a small grant to support them in reviewing and improving their practice to apply for the Family Arts or Age Friendly Standards for their authority.

Accreditation pilots launch

We are running two pilots over the next few months for our project to develop a form of accreditation for English public libraries.

Death positive libraries: A national framework

Death positive libraries aim to remove the barriers to talking about death and dying through a range of innovative activities that appeal to diverse communities. 

Novels that Shaped your New World

As part of the legacy of BBC Novels That Shaped Our World programme, Libraries Connected are creating a new list of the 100 novels that readers have found escape, solace and comfort from during the pandemic.

Future Funding: Training development reaches halfway mark

We are now halfway through our pilot training development programme for the Future Funding project, which seeks to help public libraries to develop the skills, abilities and knowledge they need to develop and diversify their income strategies.