Introducing the new Director of Libraries and the National Portfolio programme

Sue Williamson looks forward to her new role, and writes about the Arts Council's National Portfolio, and the new library NPOs
Sue Williamson looks forward to her new role, and writes about the Arts Council's National Portfolio, and the new library NPOs
Helping non readers to read in Norfolk
The new CILIP definition, and how it works in practice, in libraries
Giselle Green, who leads the Constructive Voices project, writes about a journalistic approach which focuses on reporting responses to problems, exploring solutions rather than merely focusing on what’s failing.
Kerry Murray writes about how Norfolk libraries are bringing people together through tea and conversation.
Stephanie Le Lievre from the Orwell Foundation writes about plans for this year's live performance, and invites libraries to get involved
Suffolk Libraries' Leon Paternoster writes about how they designed their own library self-service software for a better user experience
Subnum Hariff-Khan writes about the new sensory room on Oldham library
A roundup of the tips and experience shared at our recent series of workshops, plus links to the full slide sets and supporting material
Liam Garnett shares stories from frontline staff in Leeds community libraries