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Digital support for job seekers: Stockport
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Single Sign On: Pilot evaluation
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The Universal Learning Offer - An overview
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Get online Newcastle
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Single Sign On: A guide for libraries
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Digital Journey: Somerset
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Universal Offers Calendar 2019
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Digital Partnerships: Lancashire
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Reading Well evaluation October 2017
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CreatorSpace Out of the Box: Hertfordshire
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Universal Library Offers Calendar 2021
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Children's Library Journeys report
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Universal Library Offers Calendar 2022
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Books to help children through Covid-19 by The Reading Agency
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Development of the Universal Learning Offer - Summary report
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Developing a children and young people’s strand of the Universal Health Offer
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Family Arts/Age Friendly Standards background information
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Digital leadership skills horizon scanning report
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Libraries Connected Awards FAQs
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Massive open online courses (MOOCs)
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Tender pack: Culture and Creativity training module
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Certificate - Making the Most of your Library
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Culture Offer presentation
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Digital Leadership Skills overview report
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Cultural programming in libraries
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Reading Offer presentation
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Essential Digital Infrastructure for Public Libraries in England
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Universal Library Offer Plan 2021-22
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Essential Digital Structure for Public Libraries in England: Appendices
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Sense HAT random sparkles
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Introduction to the Universal Library Offer framework presentation
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Public Libraries Universal Culture Offer report
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Information and Digital Offer summary
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Leading Libraries Exploring Leadership: Application Form
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Minecraft build a castle
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Health and Wellbeing Offer summary
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Makey Makey fruit drum kit
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Public Libraries Universal Culture Offer summary report
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Reading Offer summary
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Creating videos
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Culture and Creativity Offer summary
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Creating 360 degree pictures
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Universal Culture Offer - An overview
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Universal Library Offer mission and strategic statements
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CamJam EduKit robotics worksheet
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Reading Well case studies
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Universal Library Offer Framework
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Children's mental health and wellbeing guide
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Aurasma
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Universal Library Offers Calendar 2020
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Expression of Interest: INN CROWD pilot touring events in library spaces
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Information and Digital Offer icon
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Review of reader development activities and training needs
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4. Promotions
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Vision and Print Impaired People's Promise
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Universal Library Offer Handbook
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Libraries Connected Awards Webinar Recording
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1. The customer experience
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The Experiential Library - The future of family learning
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Culture and Creativity Offer icon
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Brighton and Hove LGBT+ History Month events
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Universal Culture Offer brochure
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Engaging young people with digital: North Yorkshire
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Volunteer Reading Development training evaluation
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Universal Health Offer infographic
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The Digital Citizen Project: Northern Ireland
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Reports and guides
The Universal Learning Offer - An overview
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E-Learning Module Summary and How to Register
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Educational resources at home
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Ukraine letter: Support for new arrivals in Ukrainian
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Single Sign On: A guide for libraries
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World Book Night toolkit for libraries 2020
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Ukraine letter: Support for new arrivals
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E-Learning FAQs
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Libraries Connected Annual Report 2021
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Seminar evaluation 2018
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Arts and culture terms and definitions
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Reading Well evaluation October 2017
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Health and Wellbeing at home
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Engaging the public with research
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Online training during Covid-19
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Rates of COVID-19 cases in public libraries
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Information at home
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Clarifications for strategic plan and NPO ITT
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Volunteering in Public Libraries - Articles by Dr Biddy Casselden, Northumbria University
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Children's Library Journeys report
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Learning at home
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Library strategy template
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Scoping study towards a blueprint for public library development
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Reading at home
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Society of Chief Librarians business plan 2018-2022
PDF
Regional support offer business case summary
PDF
Meeting the Age Friendly Standards: a self-evaluation toolkit
Word
Books to help children through Covid-19 by The Reading Agency
Powerpoint
Development of the Universal Learning Offer - Summary report
PDF
Our manifesto
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Meeting the Family Arts Standards: a self-evaluation toolkit
Word
Developing a children and young people’s strand of the Universal Health Offer
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The Secret Garden film guide
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Digital leadership skills horizon scanning report
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Massive open online courses (MOOCs)
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Nominating someone for a Queen's honour - a guide
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Digital Leadership Skills overview report
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Death Positive Libraries book list
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Essential Digital Infrastructure for Public Libraries in England
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Book recommendations
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Essential Digital Structure for Public Libraries in England: Appendices
PDF
Annual report 2018-19
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Annual report 2016-17
PDF
Safeguarding for online events toolkit
Word
Covid-19 Safer Libraries guide
PDF
Public Libraries Universal Culture Offer report
PDF
Expert bank: Partnership toolkit presentation
Powerpoint
Running digital events for adults
Word
Expert bank: Worcestershire Libraries communications and engagement plan 2020-22
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Living with Covid 19 guidance - April 2022
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Public Libraries Universal Culture Offer summary report
PDF
Expert bank: Partnership toolkit
Word
How to make a podcast toolkit
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Expert bank: Evaluation toolkit
Word
Libraries of Sanctuary resource pack
PDF
Universal Culture Offer - An overview
PDF
Children's publisher permissions directory - July 2021
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Expert bank: Developing a communications and engagement plan
Word
Creating a YouTube channel toolkit
Powerpoint
Children's mental health and wellbeing guide
Word
Screen capture photos and videos toolkit
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Review of reader development activities and training needs
PDF
4. Promotions
Word
Facilitating meetings online toolkit
Powerpoint
Universal Library Offer Handbook
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Libraries Connected annual report 2019-20
PDF
Facebook group toolkit
Powerpoint
1. The customer experience
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Facebook Live toolkit
Powerpoint
The Experiential Library - The future of family learning
PDF
Making the most of the prison library - Promotions
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Libraries Accreditation - the draft scheme
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Making the most of the prison library - Maintaining Good Stock
Word
Volunteer Reading Development training evaluation
PDF
Engaging with a digital audience toolkit
PDF
Public Library Service Accreditation - Accreditation Design March 2022
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Making the most of the prison library - Talking to Customers
Word
Public library service accreditation: Consultation and scoping programme interim report
Word
Social Media Toolkit
Word
Libraries Connected report template
Word
Making the most of the prison library - The Customer Experience
Word
Single Sign On: Pilot evaluation
PDF
Full list of online library events
Excel
Seminars and events
Digital Buddies, North Yorkshire Libraries
File
Overdrive Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
File
The Design Concept Flash Film 2020 Seminar
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Information Literacy, Tower Hamlets School Library Services
File
Bolinda Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
File
Libraries Connected Annual Seminar 2019 - Libraries: A place for us all
PDF
Solus Flash Film 2020 Seminar
File
Seminar evaluation 2018
PDF
Social Prescribing Toolkit, Conwy Libraries
File
Bibliotheca Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
File
Reading Friends, Norfolk Libraries
File
Lorensbergs Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
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The Death Positive Library, Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure
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#Whatsyourstory, Alison Millar
MP3
Axiell Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
File
Inclusivity and Audiences Day 2022 Bursary Application Form
Word
Future Workforce, panel session
MP3
Creative Futures: Digital Solutions brochure
PDF
Word Online Project, Literature Works
File
EU Public Libraries, Hannah Thominet
MP3
Single Digital Presence by Liz White
MP3
Building on our past for a stronger future
MP3
Libraries Connected Seminar Bursary Application 2020
Word
Panel session: Defining the library offer, Erin Caseley
PDF
Michael Ellis, Minister for Libraries
MP3
Panel session: Defining the library offer, Lesley Sim
PDF
Welcome from Neil MacInnes
MP3
Panel session: Defining the library offer, Peter Gaw
PDF
2021 Annual Seminar Insight Media Flash Film
File
Ignite talk: ‘Hope Streets’ youth engagement project by Samantha Elliott
PDF
Day seminar brochure December 2020
PDF
Ignite talk: Working with friends groups by Bruce Leeke
PDF
Libraries Connected Awards presentation
Powerpoint
2021 Annual Seminar Innovative Interfaces Flash Film
File
Ignite talk: Library takeovers by David Hayden
PDF
2021 Annual Seminar OverDrive Flash Film
File
Ignite talk: Consultation and design at Colliers Wood Library by Anthony Hopkins
PDF
Universal Library Offer Virtual Seminar 2021 Programme
Word
2021 Annual Seminar Patron Point Flash Film
File
Ignite talk: Moving from consultation to participation by Jan Holden
PDF
2021 Annual Seminar Lorensbergs Flash Film
File
Introduction by Isobel Hunter
PDF
Libraries Connected AGM agenda 2019
PDF
2021 Annual Seminar Collection HQ Flash Film
File
Gameplay as a catalyst for story sharing by Historypin
PDF
Gameplay as a catalyst for story sharing: Talk by Historypin
MP3
What does it mean to be a 21st Century Public Servant? by Catherine Needham
PDF
2021 Annual Seminar - Provisional Brochure
Word
Ignite Talks: Engaging with the public to improve library services
MP3
The journey of remaking public libraries in Singapore by Catherine Lau
PDF
The journey of remaking public libraries in Singapore: Talk by Catherine Lau
MP3
Video Presentation about the awards
File
What is placemaking? Talk by Carole Stewart
MP3
Example Nomination Form
PDF
Innovation and partnership working in Australian Libraries: Talk by Jane Cowell
MP3
Innovation and partnership working in Australian Libraries by Jane Cowell
PDF
Reshaping town centres for 2030: Talk by Simon W Quin
MP3
Libraries Connected Awards Webinar Recording
File
Reshaping town centres for 2030: Simon W Quin
PDF
Seminar 2022 Provisional Programme
Word
Brighton and Hove LGBT+ History Month events
PDF
VE day in libraries
PDF
Culture Programme, Hull Libraries
File
Arts Diamonds, Gateshead Libraries
File
Insight Media Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
Powerpoint
Newcastle Noir programme
PDF
Tablet Provision, Newham Libraries
File
RedQuadrant Flash Film - 2020 Seminar
Powerpoint
Sirsi Dynix Flash Film 2020 Seminar
File
Innovation Gathering Programme 2019
PDF
Company information
Libraries Connected: Commercial principles
PDF
President Elect Recruitment Pack
Word
Society of Chief Librarians business plan 2018-2022
PDF
Our manifesto
PDF
Libraries Connected privacy policy
Word
Annual report 2018-19
PDF
Annual report 2016-17
PDF
Libraries Connected privacy policy
Word
Children's publisher permissions directory - July 2021
Excel
Isobel Hunter interviews our new and Past President
File
Libraries Connected annual report 2019-20
PDF
Leading Libraries: Expression of Interest for public libraries
Word
Recruitment and tenders
President Elect Recruitment Pack
Word
Invitation to Tender: New Workforce and Skills Strategy for Public Libraries
Word
Digital Communications Officer - application pack
Word
Tender pack: Independent evaluator, Leading Libraries
PDF
Invitation to Tender: Facilitating the development of a mentor scheme for library Heads of Service
Word
Family Age Standards Expression of Interest form
Word
Trustee recruitment pack October 2020
Word
Invitation to Tender Specification: Development of new strategic plan for Libraries Connected
Word
Clarifications on Future Funding tender
PDF
Tender pack: Culture and Creativity training module
PDF
Future Funding Project Manager Job Descrption
Word
Project and Business Administrator
PDF
Invitation to Tender pack for Future Funding Programme
PDF
Project Manager: Future Funding for Libraries
PDF
Universal Library Offers Project Manager: Applicant information
Word
Invitation to Tender: Information and Digital Learning Module for Library Staff
PDF
Communications Brief: Future Funding Commercial Skills Training Resources
Word
Invitation to tender: Marketing the library
Word
Leading Libraries: Expression of Interest for public libraries
Word
Invitation to Tender: East of England Libraries Impact and Evaluation
Word
Invitation to Tender: East of England Libraries Impact and Evaluation
PDF
Branding
Libraries Connected PowerPoint template
Powerpoint
Libraries Connected linear black and white logo
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Libraries Connected linear purple logo
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Libraries Connected word template
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Brand guidelines
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Libraries Connected stacked black and white logo
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Children's Promise icon
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Vision and Print Impaired People's Promise icon
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Reading Offer icon
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Libraries Connected report template
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