National Libraries Day 2016 #LibrariesDay
As experienced by members of the Libraries Taskforce, and delivered by libraries all around England.
Reading and learning with Newcastle libraries
Sharon talks about the 60+ reading groups running in Newcastle libraries
Toolkit number 2: community libraries
Sharon outlines the next steps towards production of the second set of guidelines.
Report shows need for a unifying digital presence for libraries
Report produced by Bibliocommons on behalf of SCL examines the potential for public libraries across the country to develop a single digital presence
Fourth secondee joins the Taskforce
Following the whistlestop recruitment process announced in our post on 19 November, I’d like to introduce Darren Smart who joined us on 4 January to work full-time as the latest member of the team of secondees focussing on digital issues. …
Library transformation in Staffordshire
Cllr Ben Adams describes their experiences since 2012, ending with opening the new Stafford library
Finding common purpose
Second post from Andy Wright on his secondment to the Wellcome Trust
A new way of delivering library services in Peterborough
Peterborough City Council has approved and implemented a new way of delivering library services in Peterborough.
Digital Skills Partnerships in Libraries
Libraries continue to provide a very significant contribution to digital inclusivity in communities.
Need some advice? Want to know what others are doing? Try our new Toolkit....
I'm very pleased that we have launched a 'beta' version of a new Toolkit today.