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Libraries Connected have appointed Creative Arts East to develop a new culture and creativity online learning module for library staff across England.

Libraries Connected today launches #LibrariesFromHome, an online resource to showcase the fantastic remote services that libraries are delivering to people across the country

Libraries Connected has today written to government ministers to request that public libraries be added to the list of public venues that the government has asked to close.

Given the central role of libraries in their communities and their support to the most vulnerable, any decision taken to close buildings should not be taken lightly. We are calling on government to make a clear decision about closing libraries.

Libraries Connected is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees to the board, Anthony Hopkins, BEM from Merton and Kathryn Harrison from Wakefield.

As part of our commitment to supporting the development of future library leaders, we are offering two sponsored places at our 2020 seminar.

Libraries Connected is closely monitoring this situation and its implications for library services. This includes hosting an ongoing discussion between Heads of Library services to share approaches and ways of managing the evolving situation as new NHS and government advice is released.

We are looking for an independent evaluator to evaluate our Leading Libraries programme and make recommendations about potential future activity.

We're looking for two new Trustees from our membership who are interested in helping to shape, grow and lead the future for Libraries Connected.

Sue Williamson, Director Libraries, Arts Council England looks at what the organisation’s 2020-2030 strategy means for libraries.

We're delighted to announce the appointment of three new roles within the Libraries Connected team to help us to deliver our key projects.

Libraries Connected has appointed Birmingham Leadership Institute to deliver their programme to drive diversity in library leadership.