It’s Ukrainian Independence Day and I send a message of support to all the Ukrainian library staff who are determined to keep their services running. 700 libraries have been damaged and millions of books deliberately destroyed. This is a culture war. Слава Україні

Wonderful experience at Bodleian Libraries Kafka exhibition, coming face to face with his manuscripts to see his imagination flowing and stumbling onto the page

I had a fascinating tour of Hook Norton Brewery where they still use the original equipment installed in 1890. It was like a trip on a Time Machine!

Are you a workforce development expert with project management skills? Then come and work with us! We are recruiting to an exciting new role to lead our work with libraries, to develop a confident and diverse leadership charityjob.co.uk/jobs/libraries…

Hey libraries would you like a grant of up to £6000 to help your community connect with nature? Have a look at the grant programme we are running with Natural England librariesconnected.org.uk/page/natural-e…

Feedback like this makes it all worthwhile Libraries Connected

Libraries organisations argue that they are perfectly placed to help the new government deliver on its five main missions—if they are funded properly 👇 thebookseller.com/features/gover…

“Come for the warmth and stay for the welcome.” Great to hear about plans for the Warm Welcome Network this winter. There are now 4000 registered Warm Welcome spaces - 25% are libraries. Warm Welcome UK

“The public library network strengthens the whole creative economy by brokering local cultural partnerships, supporting artists and creative businesses, and providing free access to industry-standard software and technology.” Read our new briefing librariesconnected.org.uk/news/our-new-r…

Important new analysis from BBC News (UK) reveals extent of library cuts since 2016. The poorest areas are around four times more likely to lose a local library than the richest. Our CEO Isobel Hunter MBE is quoted bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

'I don't want to hear it, it's awful. I feel angry and sad, I feel sangry about it' Author Michael Rosen spoke to #BBCBreakfast after BBC analysis found more than 180 council-run libraries have either closed or been handed over to volunteer groups in the UK since 2016

This is HUGE! Yet more evidence of the prevention benefits of low-cost library services!

“It’s a soft target, isn’t it? If you close libraries, nobody dies – that’s what they think. But what’s happening is it’s society who suffers and people who suffer.” Says Michael Rosen theguardian.com/books/article/…

BBC News - Libraries important for human contact, Children's Laureate says bbc.com/news/articles/…

We have been responding to the important and concerning BBC News (UK) investigation into the extent of public #Library cuts over the past eight years. You can find our responses in the media in the thread below. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Our CEO Isobel Hunter MBE told Localgov.co.uk, 'It is not just closures that threaten the library network – it is also a reduction in opening hours, staff numbers and operating budgets that can leave libraries unable to meet the needs of communities.’ localgov.co.uk/Public-librari…

Isobel Hunter MBE Localgov.co.uk Isobel is also quoted in this ITV News piece calling for ministers to 'urgently fix local government finances'. itv.com/news/anglia/20…

We are featured in Arts Professional responding to yesterday's news. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/libraries…

Arts Professional In The Guardian, Isobel Hunter MBE reminds us of the important fact that much of public #Libraries' value is in prevention. Investment in libraries 'reduces the need for more expensive interventions later on'. theguardian.com/books/article/…

Are you thinking about recruiting a Level 7 apprentice but not sure where to start? On 24 September, we're running a one-hour Q&A with Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) to respond to your queries and discuss any barriers you face. Sign-up: eventbrite.com/e/recruiting-a… See more details below 👇 (1/2)