Resources

This scheme is the output of the accreditation project coordinated by Libraries Connected and funded by Arts Council England.

This is a a summary of findings from our Libraries in Lockdown report as well as evidence from other organisations to demonstrate the difference that libraries made to their communities during the pandemic.

This toolkit was developed by Kevin Bolton with Leicestershire Libraries as part of a Libraries Connected Regional Development Expert Bank project funded by Arts Council England. 

The objective of this project was “to support Leicestershire Libraries to strengthen their ability to evidence the contribution of the library service within the Council and with partners”. This toolkit brings together template questions and surveys which may be useful to other library services looking to achieve a similar goal.

This toolkit was developed by Heidi Bellamy, Culture First with Worcestershire Libraries as part of a Libraries Connected Regional Development Expert Bank project funded by Arts Council England. 

It can be used by any library service looking for guidance on developing a more strategic approach to communication and engagement. It provides an outline process, templates and tools for adaptation to the local context. 

This toolkit was developed by Katie Pekacar, Independent Mind and Haringey Libraries as part of a Libraries Connected Regional Development Expert Bank project funded by Arts Council England. 

This toolkit is designed to enable public libraries to develop and embed partnership development work following on from the expert bank support offered to Haringey Libraries.

It can also be used to develop a culture of strong partnerships throughout the library service by providing:

Ready to Learn highlights the crucial role libraries play in helping young children settle in and succeed at school.