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Insight into an independent library

Posted by: Carl Craven, Cheryl Craven and Suzy Walker, Posted on: 17 May 2016 - Categories: Case study
Former Ainsdale library, now Edda Community Arts and Library. Photo credit: Edda

The story so far as the former Ainsdale library is transformed into a community venue incorporating a community library

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Reflections on working with the Taskforce

Posted by: Sharon Kirkpatrick, Posted on: 11 May 2016 - Categories: Taskforce

Final post from Sharon at the end of her 6 months secondment with the Taskforce.

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Changing patterns of library use

Posted by: Helen Miller-Bakewell, Posted on: 10 May 2016 - Categories: Data
Response to the question: How often in the last 12 months have you used a public library service?

A deeper look at some of the figures in the DCMS "Taking Part" report

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Pre-election period - how we will communicate

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 14 April 2016 - Categories: Taskforce

Brief note on reduction of communications during pre-election period and reminder of the online consultation.

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Our second six months

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 13 April 2016 - Categories: Taskforce

Libraries Taskforce second 6 month report published today

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Libraries and early experiences of loaning digital devices: sharing good practice

Posted by: Darren Smart, Service Manager, Libraries Development, Somerset Libraries, Posted on: 13 April 2016 - Categories: Good practice, Taskforce
Using a table device to browse the internet. Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce

Lessons from early adopters

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World Book Night

Posted by: Rose Goddard, Posted on: 13 April 2016 - Categories: Events
World Book Night books

Plans for World Book Night: 23 April 2016

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Libraries without boundaries

Posted by: Leon Bolton, Posted on: 13 April 2016 - Categories: Good practice, Library news
Graphic from Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Libraries in England 2016-2021

Guest post with comments on the Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Libraries in England document and process

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Releasing and re-using library data

Posted by: Aude Charillon, Posted on: 12 April 2016 - Categories: Data, Digital, Good practice
Mimi and Eunice sketch Image credit: Copyleft Nina Paley

A report of the 'Commons are Forever' project in Newcastle, and their recent data hack: Wuthering Hacks

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A Wellcome update

Posted by: Andy Wright, Posted on: 11 April 2016 - Categories: Good practice
Workshop at the Wellcome Trust. Photo credit: Andy Wright

Andy reports on a workshop held at Wellcome and next steps to develop a compelling offer

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The DCMS Libraries team supports ministers, as they oversee and promote the improvement of local government's provision of public library services in England. It is also responsible for other library policy such as DCMS sponsorship of the British Library and Public Lending Right Scheme. On this blog, members of the team talk about their work. Find out more

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