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#librariestaskforce - supporting public libraries in England to exploit their potential and be recognised as a vital resource for all not just a cost to be cut

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Libraries Taskforce@LibTaskforce
4 Jun 2019
This account is now no longer live - please see @ace_national for information on the work of the #LibrariesTaskforce (8/8)
However important material about the #LibrariesTaskforce, its toolkits etc will still be available on GOV.UK and will remain there > gov.uk/government/groups/lib… (7/8)
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The #LibrariesTaskforce blog: librariestaskforce.blog.gov.… will become the @DcmsLibraries team blog. It will focus on libraries policy work and library activity which illustrates how they contribute to national policy priorities. Subscribe to receive alerts to new posts. (6/8)

Libraries Taskforce

Welcome to Libraries Taskforce - see blog posts

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You can still view over 1,200 photos of over 300 libraries on the #LibrariesTaskforce flickr account flickr.com/photos/135302410@… (5/8)

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If you work in public libraries, subscribe to newsletters from Libraries Connected: librariesconnected.org.uk/ and CILIP: cilip.org.uk #LibrariesTaskforce (4/8)
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You may also want to follow other #LibrariesTaskforce member organisations such as @DCMSLibraries, @LibsConnected, @CILIPInfo, @cCLOAssociation and @LGAculturesport (3/8)
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In future, for news about the Taskforce’s work on twitter follow @ace_national or look at #LibrariesTaskforce (2/8)
#LibrariesTaskforce communications are changing (1/8) librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…

How will the Libraries Taskforce communicate in future?

Information on how you can find out about the work of the Libraries Taskforce in future.

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congratulations and good recognition for work in @KirkleesLibrary
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We're running a series of evaluation workshops with @audienceagents @ace_national and @DcmsLibraries. Find out how to sign up on our blog: librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…

Evaluation workshops: mythbusting and methodologies

Sign up to workshops which offer a practical exploration of how to conduct effective audience evaluation in libraries.

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Business & IP Centre@BIPC
1 Feb 2019
What a fantastic launch of the Cambridgeshire&Peterborough @BIPC in @cambslib! The new Centre will be a hub for entrepreneurs bringing them together to network, attend events & access a wealth of resources like databases, market research & other business info. #BIPCCambsandPboro
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Congratulations Claire - good to see yet more recognition for this #LOFEfund project - long may it continue!
Claire Back@calire
25 Jan 2019
Really interesting and enjoyable day at #pprg19 Thanks to the @pprg committee for organising and for the award for @plymlibraries #LunchAtTheLibrary
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Sheila Bennett@sheilabennett
21 Dec 2018
Good to see the invaluable work that libraries do to support carers recognised in this publication - let's hope that it will help stimulate more conversations between libraries and social care professionals about how this can be reflected in future strategic thinking/planning
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
21 Dec 2018
Our new publication ‘Supporting Carers: Guidance and Case Studies’ highlights the amazing work carers do, and provides guidance for councils on how they can do even more to support them. local.gov.uk/about/news/supp…
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How @BelsizeLibrary and @FriendsBCL are working in partnership with local businesses to help older people in the community with their digital devices -librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…

Tea and tech in Belsize library

The Friends Group in Belsize library have been forging links with local tech companies, who help older people in the community get to grips with digital devices.

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Southwark Libraries@SouthwarkLibs
19 Dec 2018
The new Grove Vale Library has been officially opened in East Dulwich! Find out everything you need to know about your new library at southwark.gov.uk/grovevaleli… #HistoryMadeInEastDulwich
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How @gloslibs have become part of the #GrowthHubs network librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…
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December edition of the Libraries Deliver newsletter sent out to subscribers, and published on GOV.UK gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Considering a new delivery model? Wanting to explore new partnerships? Or looking to involve communities & partners in developing a new vision? Apply for 1 of 10 library peer review challenges from @LGAculturesport. Deadline 4pm, Fri 7 Dec ow.ly/Q2DG30mOKUI

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Find out how libraries and their members can get involved in the #TheJanuaryChallenge from @64M_Artists - thanks to @Jemima_Frankel for the post librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…
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A new guide to data privacy for library staff from @CarnegieUKTrust, @CILIPinfo @ToonLibraries - thanks to @Audesome and @JennyP_Carnegie for this post librariestaskforce.blog.gov.…
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