Taking our first footsteps…… Taking our first footsteps…….. ASCEL Annual Conference, November 10th 2018
Libraries Connected believes in the power of libraries to enrich lives Libraries Connected believes in the power of libraries to enrich lives. Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.
Libraries Connected is the membership body for all public libraries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We build on our previous achievements as the Society of Chief Librarians. We are now partly funded by Arts Council England as the Sector Support Organisation for libraries.
Our role is to Represent the public library sector to communicate the value of libraries Connect partners to local libraries by brokering national relationships with a wide range of organisations and individuals Improve library services by developing and sharing best practice, providing training for library staff and facilitating a network of library leaders in the UK Drive innovation and new thinking on the role of libraries in a modern society
Our first steps Registered as a Charity A new name Our first permanent home A new team A clear plan of action
Our Team Isobel Hunter Sarah Mears Helen Drakard Marsha Lowe Robert Davies Stephen Bwona
How it works The Trustees Advisory Board The Regions Universal Offers and Promises Our partners
Learning to walk A clear family legacy An ambition to grow Helping libraries Leading the discussions
Getting the blocks in place Universal Offers Review Strengthening regions Accreditation Working with partners Funding our work
Looking to the future A Blueprint for libraries New governance Different funding models Tailored support Sustainability
Find out more A new branding Web resources Blog and News Weekly updates Training and development
Libraries Connected Contacts Mark Freeman, President mark.freeman@stockton.gov.uk Tel 01642 526481 Isobel Hunter, Chief Executive Isobel.hunter@librariesconnected.org.uk Tel 0203 370 2307