Alternative delivery models: masterclass reports

A joint post from Sheila Bennett and Jonathan Lindley following the recent masterclasses
A joint post from Sheila Bennett and Jonathan Lindley following the recent masterclasses
Harry Lund from the DCMS Digital Economy Unit writes for us about the new UK Digital Strategy and its relevance to libraries
GLA's Siobhán McKenna writes about developing a pilot for London’s libraries which aims to eliminate some of the primary barriers to getting online for some of London’s most vulnerable groups
Stella Duffy announces that registration for the 2017 Fun Palaces weekend has opened
Elli Panagopoulos who worked on the redesign of Stanmore Library in 2015, a project which drew on user-led research and tools to explore new and improved uses of the library with both existing users and non-users of the library.
The third in a series which collates and shares the content of workshops given during the recent Libraries Deliver: Ambition sector forums. David Lindley and Gemma John share their thoughts and experience of library design.
A record of the recent Libraries Taskforce meeting, which included a presentation about libraries in Redbridge, how libraries contribute to the prosperity Outcome, and a note about the launch of the BIPC Northamptonshire the following day.
Vicky Sargent writes about a section of the recent SOCITM Better Connected report, which looked at different aspects of local councils websites.
Janet Doran, managing director of First for Wellbeing, who deliver library services in Northamptonshire, writes about how libraries are at the frontline of their work in communities
Tabitha Witherick shares her experience developing a digital making programme in Taunton