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Family Learning in Local Communities

Posted by: Katy Owen, Posted on: 27 January 2017 - Categories: Research
Family surfing the Internet together at South Elmsall Library. Photo copyright: Jill Jennings for Wakefield libraries

Katy Owen, programme manager at Common Vision, writes about their new research project and and invites library workers to contribute.

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One Taskforce, 1 strategy document, 4 cities, c300 people, and lots of conversation

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 26 January 2017 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Taskforce
Opening session in the Banqueting Room, Birmingham Council House. Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce

A short roundup of the 4 #LibraryAmbition sector forums held during the last 2 weeks.

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Kent County Council Libraries Registration and Archives - Internal commissioning: Delivering better outcomes for the people of Kent

Posted by: James Pearson, Posted on: 17 January 2017 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this
A selection of Kent libraries, clockwise from top left: Paddock Wood, Broadstairs, Dartford, and the Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone. Photo credits: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce and Kent Libraries

James Pearson writes about the development of internally commissioned library services in Kent.

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Sector forums: Taskforce Q&A and more workshops added

Posted by: Charlotte Lane, Posted on: 10 January 2017 - Categories: Events, Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this

More workshops added and information on how to send your questions to the Taskforce panel at our sector forums.

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Commissioning outcomes

Posted by: Sue Crowley, Posted on: 6 January 2017 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this
screenshot of Somerset libraries website showing a graphic with a hill

Sue Crowley, Strategic Manager of library services in Somerset, writes about the evolution of their commissioning model

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A healthy, happy, connected community: it starts in the library

Posted by: Janet Doran, Posted on: 4 January 2017 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Outcome: wellbeing
Sample OCTIGO question page

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

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Libraries Deliver: Ambition sector forums - more information on the workshops

Posted by: Charlotte Lane, Posted on: 23 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Taskforce
Four photos showing different library buildings

An update on the Taskforce's sector forums including the workshop sessions.

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2016 report card - and looking forward to 2017

Posted by: Dr Paul Blantern, Posted on: 21 December 2016 - Categories: Taskforce
Libraries Deliver: hard copy and online

Paul Blantern, Chair of the Libraries Taskforce, shares his reflections on 2016 and looks ahead to a packed work programme in 2017

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Yarm Library co-locates with Newcastle Building Society

Posted by: Mark Freeman, Posted on: 12 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this, Library news
Yarm library re-opens. From left to right: Andrew Haigh (Chief Executive of Newcastle Building Society), Ken Dixon (Mayor of Stockton) and his wife Linda Dixon (Mayoress of Stockton), Reuben Kench, Director of Culture, Leisure and Events, and Cllr Norma Wilburn, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Events.

Mark Freeman writes about the refurbishment and reopening of Yarm library.

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Changing times, changing roles

Posted by: Leon Bolton, Posted on: 8 December 2016 - Categories: Libraries Deliver: how we'll achieve this

Library blogger, Leon Bolton shares his thoughts on the way the world of public libraries in England is evolving

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The DCMS Libraries team supports ministers, as they oversee and promote the improvement of local government's provision of public library services in England. It is also responsible for other library policy such as DCMS sponsorship of the British Library and Public Lending Right Scheme. On this blog, members of the team talk about their work. Find out more

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