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DCMS is the largest contributor of honours nominations across Whitehall and an incredible 248 people across DCMS sectors recognised in The King’s official Birthday Honours List. Read more about those recognised for services to public libraries here:
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RT @fionatwycross: Great to hear about @britishlibrary work with @leedslibraries both in their exhibition on football fanzines and in @BIPC….
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RT @fionatwycross: Great to vist @britishlibrary in Boston Spa today and see their ambitious Boston Spa renewed project with their Chair Da….
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Today we're shining a spotlight on the partnership between Salford Libraries and Salford Jobcentres as an example of how both parties can maximise their impact and connect with local communities.
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RT @fionatwycross: Fabulous to visit Rugby Library with @JohnSlinger MP today to celebrate Libraries’ Week and hear about the range of work….
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RT @CILIPinfo: Read this @DCMS blog to find out more about #LibrariesChangeLives week. Policy & decision makers are visiting library servic….
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RT @BIPC: This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. We're driving and sust….
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RT @DCMS: When Spellow Community Hub and Library was destroyed last year, local residents stepped up to save it, led by Alex McCormick . Th….
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Today we’re shining a spotlight on Brent Libraries who were able to upgrade Harlesden Library Hub with the support of LIF funding. The fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund will open for expressions of interest on Tuesday 6th May.
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The fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund will open for expressions of interest on Tuesday 6th May. Today we’re shining a spotlight on Barnsley Libraries who were able to upgrade their libraries with the support of LIF funding.
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RT @DCMS: NEWS: £30 million for museums and libraries to improve access to arts and culture. Expressions of interest open in May for a fift….
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RT @SciTechgovuk: Help shape the future of our work to get more people online and share your views on:. 🟣 Opening opportunities through ski….
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Read more about @SciTechgovuk Digital Inclusion Plan and the role of public libraries in tackling digital inclusion here:
From speaking to your GP, to applying for jobs - daily tasks have become increasingly digitised. Yet around 1 in 4 people in the UK struggle to use online services. Here’s 5 ways our Digital Inclusion Action Plan ensures everyone has the skills to thrive in modern society 👇.
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RT @DCMS: A brighter future for culture. Our creative sectors have already made an incredible impact, and with the right support, we can un….
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RT @DCMS: Today, Spellow Lane Community Hub and Library reopened after a fundraiser made repairs possible following destruction caused by r….
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RT @lpoolcouncil: 🎥 | Walton was awash with lanterns, colour and music tonight for a community event on the eve of the reopening of Spellow….
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RT @libsconnected: 1,000 days have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In that time, more than 1,000 cultural heritage sites have….
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The microgrants programme, funded by Arts Council England, awards grants of £1-5k to support small-scale projects in public libraries. Read about the 15 successful projects from the first application round here:
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Earlier this year Ipsos UK carried out research on behalf of DCMS to understand barriers to public library use in England and help identify the factors that could support increased engagement. Read more about the findings here:
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Read about Oxygen Arts' Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition that is touring in libraries across the country #BlackHistoryMonth
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