Subnum has over 20 years of experience working in the public library and museum sector and is currently Library and Information Manager for Oldham Libraries. She is the Culture Lead for Greater Manchester Libraries and Reading Lead for the Society of Chief Librarians North West.
As a Clore Fellow graduate, Subnum is passionate about workforce and leadership development. She was a member of the SCL/CILIP steering group for Public Library Skills Strategy and has worked freelance training Mosque teachers on the importance of creativity and leadership.
Subnum Hariff-Khan writes about the new sensory room on Oldham library
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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 the Public Lending Right Scheme and DCMS' sponsorship of the British Library and The National Archives. On this blog, we showcase the work of public libraries and their role in supporting the government's priorities. Find out more