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The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
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Independent review of English public libraries: Libraries Connected consultation

We are asking Libraries Connected members to complete a short survey. 

Libraries Connected responds to Baroness Sanderson’s independent review of English public libraries

We welcome this thorough, wide-ranging review and thank Baroness Sanderson for engaging so warmly with the sector.

Libraries Connected seeks new member trustees

Are you passionate about the future of public libraries? We're looking for two leaders in the library sector to become member trustees.

New support programme for library services facing financial challenges

Libraries Connected has launched a support programme for library services facing deep spending cuts.

Libraries Connected seeks Membership Engagement and Events Administrator

We are looking for a skilled Administrator to join our friendly and collaborative team. This role will be key to us sustaining strong relationships with public libraries across the country, ensuring we are meeting their needs, amplifying their voices and supporting library-led innovation.  The role will involve helping organise events and meetings, taking minutes, organising travel, processing expenses and supporting our finance function, maintaining our contact database and fielding enquiries from our members and partners. 

OverDrive to sponsor Libraries Connected Awards 2024 for third year running

For the third successive year, OverDrive will be the headline sponsor of the Libraries Connected Awards. 

New guidance notes: Creating Safer Libraries and Open Access Libraries

Libraries Connected today publishes new guidance notes addressing two important emerging issues within the sector.

Call for case studies - advocacy toolkit

We are seeking case studies that show how library leaders can successfully advocate for their service. 

Yorkshire & Humber libraries celebrate power of partnership

Yorkshire and Humber libraries welcomed more than 9 million visitors last year.

Warm spaces: public libraries to offer heat, help and hope this winter

Britain’s public libraries are once again preparing to provide warmth, company and support to those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis this winter. 

Libraries Connected Awards 2024 now open for nominations

Now in their third year, our Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in public libraries.

Leading Libraries participants praise 'positive impact' of programme

Leading Libraries was a 30-month learning and mentoring programme for staff in public library services.