1. Taking our first footsteps……
Taking our first footsteps…….. ASCEL Annual Conference, November 10th 2018

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Our first steps Registered as a Charity A new name
Our first permanent home
A new team
A clear plan of action

6. Our Team Isobel Hunter Sarah Mears Helen Drakard Marsha Lowe
Robert Davies
Stephen Bwona

7. How it works The Trustees Advisory Board The Regions
Universal Offers and Promises
Our partners

8. Learning to walk A clear family legacy An ambition to grow
Helping libraries
Leading the discussions

9. Getting the blocks in place
Universal Offers Review
Strengthening regions
Accreditation
Working with partners
Funding our work

10. Looking to the future A Blueprint for libraries New governance
Different funding models
Tailored support
Sustainability

11. Find out more A new branding Web resources Blog and News
Weekly updates
Training and development

12. Libraries Connected Contacts
Mark Freeman, President
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Isobel Hunter, Chief Executive
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