Analysing the CIPFA data

Introducing a report by Joan O'Bryan, who interrogated CIPFA statistics sheets from 2006-07 to 2016-17 to analyse trends regarding public libraries in England
Introducing a report by Joan O'Bryan, who interrogated CIPFA statistics sheets from 2006-07 to 2016-17 to analyse trends regarding public libraries in England
A new Taskforce Chair, and a reminder of the current work programme
Cambridgeshire Libraries' Nikki Cooper writes about how their provision for reading groups has evolved.
Alison Catlin writes about a project which used a creative approach to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and investigate how the arts can be used to explore library spaces in new ways.
Scott Whitehouse writes about the award winning Tolkien in Staffordshire touring exhibition
The Carnegie Trust’s Rachel Heydecker reports on 3 of the projects running as part of the Engaging Libraries programme
Kent Libraries' Alyn Thomas reflects on his time on secondment with the Taskforce
An update on East Sussex libraries LOFE programme
An invitation to share your views on Taskforce communications channels, and help shape how we communicate in the future
Alan Ward builds on the experience learned from his time as writer in residence in Hastings