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The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
If you’re a journalist please contact the Libraries Connected press team: media@librariesconnected.org.uk

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New exhibition celebrates ballet’s black trailblazers

It is estimated that less than 3% of dancers currently employed in the biggest three ballet companies are from a Black British background.
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Library Advocacy: A Beginner's Guide

Our new guide is full of ideas and inspiration to strengthen local advocacy efforts and help libraries raise their profile.
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Libraries Connected seeks candidates for three roles

These are Project Manager Workforce Development and Skills, Commercial Manager and Projects and Commercial Administrator. 
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Our new report reveals public libraries are 'backbone of creative economy'

The briefing brings together seven case studies from across the library network with commentary and policy recommendations.
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Libraries Connected launches ambitious Regional Development Programme

The programme will develop our nine regional public library networks into strategic partnerships that can deliver social impacts at scale.
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Public libraries: Canaries in the coal mine?

Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell lays out the challenges facing the public library sector.

Libraries Connected statement on Spellow Hub Library

"It is absolutely sickening to see a public library destroyed by rioters," says our President Ed Jewell.
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London Libraries' 'ReadOn' uses quizzes and challenges to get people reading

'ReadOn' takes inspiration from the 'Couch to 5k' fitness plan.
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Libraries Connected Ukraine mobile library appeal passes £10,000

The mobile library will play a literal and symbolic part in the preservation of Ukrainian culture.
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General election 2024: our priorities for the next government

Ahead of the general election on July 4, we urge action on the council funding crisis, digital inclusion, early literacy and loneliness.
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New Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell sets out his agenda

'As we look ahead to whatever happens after July 4, Libraries Connected stands well positioned to act as a convener for the sector'.
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Libraries Connected Awards 2024 winners revealed

The Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their library service.