Libraries Taskforce

Joining up for the Jubilee

Cheryl Shorter, Libraries Team, DCMS, 26 May 2022 - Events

DCMS and library partners working together to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Why libraries are so keen on apprenticeships and the Kickstart scheme.

Isobel Hunter, 10 February 2022 - Case study, Library workforce

To mark National Apprentice Week, Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected writes about how important apprentices are to libraries.

Libraries sector in the New Year Honours list

Cheryl Shorter, Libraries Team, DCMS, 5 January 2022 - Library news, Library workforce

It’s time for our traditional New Year post. Congratulations to the 13 library sector people who were awarded Honours. It is great to see these recipients recognised for continuing to help improve and support a wide range of libraries work …

Public libraries and climate change

Cheryl Shorter, Libraries Team, DCMS, 12 November 2021 - British Library, Case study

How the British Library is working in partnership through its Living Knowledge Network to support the climate change agenda.

Climate change and the power of libraries

Emma Noyce, Assistant Director: Culture and Information Services, Hampshire County Council, 9 November 2021 - Case study

How Hampshire Libraries are tackling climate change.

Libraries and climate change: reducing, reusing and recycling in GLL

Diana Edmonds, Head of Libraries, GLL, 5 November 2021 - Case study

How GLL libraries are becoming more environmentally friendly

How WIILMA partners with local libraries to widen community cohesion and reduce loneliness.

JJ Khun, WIILMA Founder, 8 October 2021 - Case study, Outcome: communities, Outcome: culture, Outcome: wellbeing

Guest author JJ Khun WIILMA Founder, writes about working with libraries and Waltham Forest council to reduce loneliness, isolation and improve mental wellbeing in the community.