Libraries Community Knowledge Hub - 2. Understanding Library Transfer

Libraries Taskforce blog

Bec Speidel — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:52:58 +0000

Libraries Taskforce blog

Posted by Bec Speidel | 20th Jun 2017

The Libraries Taskforce blog helps you stay in touch with national developments and local opportunities.

Community-managed Libraries Peer Network Survey

Bec Speidel — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:50:01 +0000

Community-managed Libraries Peer Network Survey

Posted by Bec Speidel | 15th Mar 2017

As a member of the existing Locality-managed Peer Network for community libraries, we would like your help in completing a short survey about its future.

A New Community Library Peer Network

Bec Speidel — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:57:33 +0000

A New Community Library Peer Network

Posted by Bec Speidel | 1st Dec 2016

Over the next 18 months, a new initiative, funded by Power to Change, will see the creation of the Community Library Peer Network. The project aims to expand the existing Community Knowledge Hub to include a further 200 libraries with shared interests and goals.

Are Carnegie Libraries protected by Trust status?

Graham Winckles — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:22:58 +0000

Are Carnegie Libraries protected by Trust status?

In Crosby, our 108 yr old Carnegie Library has been closed by the Council and our community group is seeking to take ...

Radio 4 on the history of libraries

Anton Schultz — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:09:18 +0000

Radio 4 on the history of libraries

Posted by Anton Schultz | 26th Sep 2013

Listen to this two part programme exploring library cuts and closures with reference to their history.

A Tale of Two Journeys: Buckinghamshire Community Libraries

Annemarie Naylor — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:39:08 +0000

A Tale of Two Journeys: Buckinghamshire Community Libraries

November News Round-up

Anton Schultz — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:06:30 +0000

November News Round-up

Posted by Anton Schultz | 21st Nov 2012

A lot has been happening in the world of community libraries in recent weeks so, here's a round up of: • National News • New Community Managed Libraries • News from the Network • Resources and Opportunities.

Speak Up For Libraries conference - 10 November

Anton Schultz — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:15:21 +0000

Speak Up For Libraries conference - 10 November

Posted by Anton Schultz | 11th Oct 2012

The day-long event will pull together library campaigners and supporters from across the UK and give them the opportunity to build on their existing campaigning skills and tactics, share ideas and strategies, and focus on a way forward to make their local campaign as effective as possible, with the goal of ensuring library services are supported and protected, now and in the future.

Locality ’12 convention

Anton Schultz — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:08:04 +0000

Locality ’12 convention

Posted by Anton Schultz | 9th Oct 2012

Join us at the Locality national convention 2012. With over 500 community enterprise and social action practitioners expected to attend, Locality ’12 will be the sector’s biggest and best event of the year. Guest Speakers include Nicky Morgan, the Director of Libraries for Arts Council England

Little Chalfont Community Library - Case Study

Jim Brooks — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:44:41 +0000

Little Chalfont Community Library - Case Study

3rd Oct 2012

Friends of Little Chalfont Library (FOLCL) is a charity established in 2006 to save the Little Chalfont County Branch Library from closure by ...