For the power of public libraries
We are the membership body for public library services in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
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Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring the leaders of these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
About us
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership.
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Our members can access projects, discounts and funding, while their staff can join our networks, events, training and project groups.
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Libraries Connected Yorkshire & Humber: Tender for Advocacy Development
Libraries Connected Yorkshire & Humber (LCYH) is seeking a consultant or organisation to work with to deliver against Outcome 4 of its 2024-2025 Strategic Plan: "Everyone understands the impact we make and the value of libraries to our communities". LCYH would like to better identify and articulate the important work of its network members to regional decision makers and thus secure support and funding. For more information please download the invitation to tender.
Budget: £20k including VAT
Deadline for proposals: 09:00 on Friday 31 January 2025
Libraries: the essential service
Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell outlines his vision for the future of the public library service.
Libraries Connected issues guidance to councils considering major changes to library services
Libraries Connected has published new guidance for local authorities that are considering major changes, including closures, to their library services.
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