Making the most of your membership
Here we highlight some of the unique benefits that Libraries Connected membership offers you, whether you’re a head of service, senior manager, frontline worker or volunteer. We also suggest ways of getting more involved in Libraries Connected.
Not sure if you're a member?
If you're a library worker, your library service is probably already a member of Libraries Connected. To check if your service is a member or for more information on membership, please contact us.
What is your role within your library service?
I'm a head of service
Stay informed via:
Member Platform (create a profile here) - helps you keep up to date with our news, events, projects, and opportunities.
Website – contains information about us and our work.
Social Media – follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Weekly bulletin for senior managers – contains news, research, events, and opportunities from across the sector. Sign up via email settings on the Member Platform.
Share ideas, and be part of the wider library community:
Online networks – share and learn by joining the Head of Service Network and Library Innovator’s Community. Email info@librariesconnected.org.uk to sign up.
Events – network and learn at our Annual Seminar and other in person events.
Member Network Meetings – attend the network meetings in your region or nation to increase your understanding of the wider priorities, grow your network, and get support from your peers.
Increase your knowledge:
Knowledge base and Resource Library - contain useful briefings, guidance, toolkits, and library fact and figures.
Webinars - take place throughout the year on a variety of topics and can be watch back on our YouTube Channel
Awards - learn about and share the great work taking place in public libraries by submitting a nomination or reading about the winners.
Develop your skills and raise your profile:
Projects and Universal Library Offer groups - get involved to gain valuable experience and a national perspective. Look out for opportunities on our Member Platform and Website.
Speak at one of our events - volunteer to showcase the work you’re doing when we put out a call for speakers via the online networks and members platform.
Become a Libraries Connected Trustee or President to raise your profile, gain valuable experience, and steer our work.
I'm a senior manager
Stay informed via:
Member Platform (create a profile here) - helps you keep up to date with our news, events, projects, and opportunities.
Website – contains information about us and our work.
Social Media – follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Weekly bulletin for senior managers – contains news, research, events, and opportunities from across the sector. Sign up via email settings on the Member Platform.
Share ideas, and be part of the wider library community:
Library Innovator’s Community – share and learn by joining this online network. Email info@librariesconnected.org.uk to sign up.
Events – network and learn at our Annual Seminar and other in person events.
Member Network Meetings – request permission to observe a network meeting in your region or nation to increase your understanding of the wider priorities and grow your network.
Increase your knowledge:
Knowledge base and Resource Library - contain useful briefings, guidance, toolkits, and library fact and figures.
Webinars - take place throughout the year on a variety of topics and can be watch back on our YouTube Channel
Awards - learn about and share the great work taking place in public libraries by submitting a nomination or reading about the winners.
Develop your skills and raise your profile:
Projects and Universal Library Offer groups - get involved to gain valuable experience and a national perspective. Look out for opportunities on our Member Platform and Website.
Speak at one of our events - volunteer to showcase the work you’re doing when we put out a call for speakers via the online networks and members platform.
I'm a middle manager or professional
Stay informed via:
Member Platform (create a profile here) - helps you keep up to date with our news, events, projects, and opportunities.
Website – contains information about us and our work.
Social Media – follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Newsletter – contains news about the work of Libraries Connected. Sign up via email settings on the Member Platform.
Share ideas, and be part of the wider library community:
Library Innovator’s Community – this online network for public library staff provides a place to share ideas, join up thinking, reduce duplication, and collectively grow. . Email info@librariesconnected.org.uk to sign up.
Events – network and learn at our annual Innovation Gathering and other in person events.
Increase your knowledge:
Knowledge base and Resource Library - contain useful briefings, guidance, toolkits, and library fact and figures.
Webinars - take place throughout the year on a variety of topics and can be watch back on our YouTube Channel
Awards - learn about and share the great work taking place in public libraries by submitting a nomination or reading about the winners.
Develop your skills and raise your profile:
Projects and Universal Library Offer groups - get involved to gain valuable experience and a national perspective. Look out for opportunities on our Member Platform and Website.
Speak at one of our events - volunteer to showcase the work you’re doing when we put out a call for speakers via the online networks and members platform.
I'm a frontline worker or apprentice
Stay informed via:
Member Platform (create a profile here) - helps you keep up to date with our news, events, projects, and opportunities.
Website – contains information about us and our work.
Social Media – follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Newsletter – contains news about the work of Libraries Connected. Sign up via email settings on the Member Platform.
Share ideas, and be part of the wider library community:
Library Innovator’s Community – this online network for public library staff provides a place to share ideas, join up thinking, reduce duplication, and collectively grow. . Email info@librariesconnected.org.uk to sign up.
Events – network and learn at our Virtual Universal Library Offer Seminar and other in events.
Increase your knowledge:
Knowledge base and Resource Library - contain useful briefings, guidance, toolkits, and library fact and figures.
Webinars - take place throughout the year on a variety of topics and can be watch back on our YouTube Channel
Online Courses - develop your skills by completing our e-learning courses. Register for an account and contact info@librariesconnected.org.uk to get the enrolment key.
Develop your skills and raise your profile:
Projects - get involved to gain valuable experience and a national perspective. Look out for opportunities on our Member Platform and Website.
Awards - learn about and share the great work taking place in public libraries by submitting a nomination or reading about the winners.
I'm a volunteer
Stay informed via:
Member Platform (create a profile here) - helps you keep up to date with our news, events, projects, and opportunities.
Website – contains information about us and our work.
Social Media – follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Newsletter – contains news about the work of Libraries Connected. Sign up via email settings on the Member Platform.
Share ideas, and be part of the wider library community:
Library Innovator’s Community – this online network for public library staff provides a place to share ideas, join up thinking, reduce duplication, and collectively grow. . Email info@librariesconnected.org.uk to sign up.
Events – network and learn at our Virtual Universal Library Offer Seminar and other in events.
Awards - learn about and share the great work taking place in public libraries by submitting a nomination or reading about the winners.
Increase your knowledge:
Knowledge base and Resource Library - contain useful briefings, guidance, toolkits, and library fact and figures.
Webinars - take place throughout the year on a variety of topics and can be watch back on our YouTube Channel
Online Courses - speak to your library service about developing your skills with our e-learning courses.
Making the most of your membership as an organisation
Use our Universal Library Offers which have been developed with library leaders, frontline workers and users, to provide a framework for a high-quality library service and demonstrate the power of libraries to enrich lives.
Get involved with our Projects and Commercial Opportunities to help develop your library service and staff, raise the profile of your library service, and bring in additional resources and funding.
Share what you’re doing by tagging us in your social media posts (we’re on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Facebook) and encouraging your staff to get in touch when we ask for case studies, speakers, or people to be interviewed by the national media, will help us showcase your work and advocate for public libraries.
Use of our networks to collaborate with others, improve services, pool resources, and minimise duplication.
Take advantage of our free e-learning courses and events to train your staff and volunteers. Contact - info@librariesconnected.org.uk to get the enrolment key.
Encourage your staff to make the most of their membership!