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The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
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Libraries receive funding for Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Every public library service in England will receive £1000 from Arts Council England to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next June.

Libraries Connected update on Omicron Covid variant

Libraries Connected is working closely with DCMS to clarify how the government's new measures will affect public library services.

Libraries Connected seeks contractor for Heads of Service mentor scheme

Libraries Connected is seeking an expert contractor to facilitate the development of a peer mentor scheme for library Heads of Service.

Libraries Connected seeks contractor for new strategic plan and NPO bid

Libraries Connected is seeking an organisation to develop a new strategic plan for the period from 2023 to 2027.

Libraries Connected Awards 2021 winners announced!

Libraries Connected is delighted to announce the winners of its first ever awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of library staff over the past year.

The 100 Novels that Shaped our New World

Library users and staff around the country have been choosing the novel that had meant the most to them during the pandemic.

Invitation to Tender: Information and Digital Learning Module for library staff

Libraries Connected are looking for a subject specialist to develop the content for two 30-minute online learning tutorials and liaise with our online learning provider on its production.

Libraries Connected and CILIP seek Board Chair for new Workforce and Skills Strategy

We are seeking a Board Chair from the public library sector to Chair approximately four to eight meetings over the span of the Public Library Workforce and Skills Strategy project.

Libraries Connected and CILIP partner for new Workforce and Skills Strategy

Libraries Connected and CILIP are delighted to announce the commissioning of Evidence Base at Birmingham City University to create a new Workforce and Skills Strategy for Public Libraries.

Leading Libraries Exploring Leadership: Invitation to Apply

Exploring Leadership is a new short course drawing upon some of the core concepts of the current Leading Libraries programme developed and led by the Birmingham Leadership Institute.

Death Positive Libraries: An academic view

Dr Claire Nally and Dr Stacey Pitsillides share some thoughts on the Death Positive Libraries project and their research.

Libraries Connected launch new awards scheme for library staff

We're launching our new awards to recognise all the amazing achievements of library staff over the past year.