This post is the first in a series which collates and shares the content of workshops given during the recent Libraries Deliver: Ambition sector forums. It was written for us by Jonathan Lindley, the Director of the Mutuals programme in DCMS
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.
Ella Snell writes abut the first skills sharing day run for participants in the British Library's Living Knowledge Network
Tracey Ingham writes about the Community Services Managers in Cumbria
Katy Owen, programme manager at Common Vision, writes about their new research project and and invites library workers to contribute.
A short roundup of the 4 #LibraryAmbition sector forums held during the last 2 weeks.
James Pearson writes about the development of internally commissioned library services in Kent.
More workshops added and information on how to send your questions to the Taskforce panel at our sector forums.
Sue Crowley, Strategic Manager of library services in Somerset, writes about the evolution of their commissioning model