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Libraries Deliver: Ambition sector forums - more information on the workshops

Posted by: Charlotte Lane, Posted on: 23 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Taskforce
Four photos showing different library buildings

An update on the Taskforce's sector forums including the workshop sessions.

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2016 report card - and looking forward to 2017

Posted by: Dr Paul Blantern, Posted on: 21 December 2016 - Categories: Taskforce
Libraries Deliver: hard copy and online

Paul Blantern, Chair of the Libraries Taskforce, shares his reflections on 2016 and looks ahead to a packed work programme in 2017

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Yarm Library co-locates with Newcastle Building Society

Posted by: Mark Freeman, Posted on: 12 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Library news
Yarm library re-opens. From left to right: Andrew Haigh (Chief Executive of Newcastle Building Society), Ken Dixon (Mayor of Stockton) and his wife Linda Dixon (Mayoress of Stockton), Reuben Kench, Director of Culture, Leisure and Events, and Cllr Norma Wilburn, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Events.

Mark Freeman writes about the refurbishment and reopening of Yarm library.

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Changing times, changing roles

Posted by: Leon Bolton, Posted on: 8 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this

Library blogger, Leon Bolton shares his thoughts on the way the world of public libraries in England is evolving

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Different delivery models: mutuals

Posted by: Jonathan Lindley, Posted on: 5 December 2016 - Categories: Taskforce
A selection of logos from CICs: Ripplez, accelerateCIC, Libraries Unlimited, Spiral Health and Explore York.

Jonathan Lindley, head of the Public Service Mutuals team, writes about public service mutuals and expands on DCMS plans to support services who wish to investigate options

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Community managed libraries - the next phase….

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 5 December 2016 - Categories: Library news, Research, Taskforce
Upper Norwood library.

Research into community managed libraries, and the creation of a peer support network

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“My life changed the day I walked into the library………”

Posted by: Brian Ashley, Posted on: 2 December 2016 - Categories: Taskforce
Libraries Opportunities for Everyone Innovation Fund - information on the Arts Council website

Introducing the new 'Libraries: Opportunities for Everyone' innovation fund.

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Libraries Deliver: Ambition - sector forums

Posted by: Charlotte Lane, Posted on: 1 December 2016 - Categories: Events, Taskforce

A short series of events to look at Libraries Deliver in more detail. When, where and how to book.

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Introducing Libraries Deliver: including action plan, new funding and plans for support

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 1 December 2016 - Categories: Taskforce
Libraries Deliver: hard copy and online

Announcing publication of Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016-2021

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Glass Box - Enterprise and innovation in Somerset Libraries

Posted by: Tabitha Witherick, Posted on: 25 November 2016 - Categories: Outcome: digital, Outcome: prosperity
Google Digital Garage in the Glass Box. Credit: Somerset Libraries

Tabitha Witherick shares her experience developing a digital making programme in Taunton

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