Corporate report | Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public
Libraries in England 2016 to 2021
Libraries Deliver: Ambition
for Public Libraries in England 2016-2021 has been published by the Libraries
Taskforce following widespread consultation, and is endorsed and supported by
central government and by the Local Government Association (on behalf of local
government).
It sets out a bold and
dynamic direction of travel for the next 5 years, describing how library
services in England can help transform people, communities and society as a
whole. Libraries Deliver: Ambition also provides a confirmation of how
libraries support and add value to a range of local and national policy
priorities and links to practical examples of existing good practice. It is
supported by an action plan, saying what will happen to make the vision a
reality.
Background
The Independent Library
Report for England (published on 18 December 2014) called for a national
strategy which articulated what public libraries in England are and why they
are a force for good for us all.
Highlights of the Report
- £4m library fund to help disadvantaged communities and promote new projects including literacy, reading and digital access schemes
- Strategy encourages new models of delivery for libraries
- Ambition underlines Government commitment to the library sector
- Councils urged to consider using libraries when delivering other public services
Report available @ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573911/Libraries_Deliver_-_Ambition_for_Public_Libraries_in_England_2016_to_2021.pdf
Regards
Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
Khaitan & Co
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