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New newsletter for people who work in libraries
New newsletter for people who work in libraries
Introducing a new newsletter produced by the Libraries Taskforce
From idea to initiative: empowering library innovation on demand
Erik Boekesteijn writes about his involvement with preparatory work as Storyhouse was developed
Big Ideas Generators: Update
Neil Macinnes shares an update on work done by the LOFE funded project in Greater Manchester libraries
An evidence-based strategic planning toolkit
The LGA's Ian Leete introduces the beta version of the strategic planning toolkit.
Ambition Progress Indicators - the story so far (a lot can happen in a year…)
Nick Partridge shares his reflections on a year spent with the Taskforce, describes his work to create a set of Performance Indicators, and invites people to give feedback on them
Commuter Hubs in libraries
An update on the Ministry of Justice commuter hubs pilot project
Rewind Skipton
Claire Thompson writes about the legacy of the project: Rewind Skipton, for Skipton library
Public finances - the implications for libraries
Andrew Burns (Staffordshire and CIPFA) shares his views, both on the pressures on public finances, and opportunities for libraries
Libraries Taskforce: future research priorities
Sharing collated and prioritised research priorities for public libraries
Art of Libraries – re-imagining cultural education in Gloucestershire
Louise Bardgett writes about a flagship project working with Gloucestershire libraries, to develop libraries as hubs for introducing arts and culture to children and young people.
Taskforce meeting at Cambridge Central Library
Report on our most recent Taskforce meeting at Cambridge Central Library