Makerspaces in libraries: progress
A report on the recent makerspaces masterclass, held in Leeds central library.
Julia originally trained as a librarian, spent 10 years working in Government libraries then moved into the digital world, building websites and intranets, and exploring how social media could support government communications.
She wrote the digital strategy for the Department for International Development and has now moved to the Taskforce to lead on communications.
A report on the recent makerspaces masterclass, held in Leeds central library.
Introducing a new newsletter produced by the Libraries Taskforce
Report on the recent Makerspaces workshop held in Canada Water library
Why you won't hear or read anything from us over the next couple of weeks.
The 7th and final post which reports the outputs of workshops run during the recent sector forums. This focuses on the workshops led by members of SCL looking at the development of the public libraries skills strategy.
The fourth in a series which collates and shares the content of workshops given during the recent Libraries Deliver: Ambition sector forums. This one covers advocacy, publicity and communications assets.
Post written following the Libraries Taskforce meeting which was hosted by Public Health England and had a focus on the outcome: how libraries help people lead happier and healthier lives
Projects from Hampshire and Norfolk which illustrate how libraries play an invaluable role in community members’ lives
Part 2 of the report on Fun Palaces activities in libraries 2016
First instalment in the 2 part report on what libraries did during Fun Palaces weekend
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