Tea and tech in Belsize library
The Friends Group in Belsize library have been forging links with local tech companies, who help older people in the community get to grips with digital devices.
Julia Chandler
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.
Progress implementing the Public Libraries Skills Strategy
An update on the PLSS, developed jointly by the Society of Chief Librarians (now Libraries Connected) and CILIP.
With a little help from my friends: the vital contribution made by Friends Groups
Examples of the work done by Library Friends groups, around the country
Taskforce meets in Warrington
Report on the 21st meeting - in Orford Jubilee Hub, Warrington
Libraries Taskforce - how we communicate will change
An invitation to share your views on Taskforce communications channels, and help shape how we communicate in the future
Barking and Dagenham libraries: a new NPO, and hosting the Libraries Taskforce
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The 20th meeting of the Libraries Taskforce, plus LBBD and Pen to Print - another Arts Council NPO programme
Writing successful bids: a roundup from our recent Applying for Funding masterclasses
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Events, Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Taskforce
A roundup of the tips and experience shared at our recent series of workshops, plus links to the full slide sets and supporting material
Taskforce heads north - and meets in Sheffield
Reporting on the 19th meeting - in Sheffield central library
Bucking the trend - Taskforce meets in the Woolwich centre
A report of the 18th full meeting
Libraries in Birmingham
Reporting on new structures and visits to Selly Oak, Kings Norton and Thimblemill.