In her review of public libraries, Baroness Sanderson recommended ‘the creation of a Libraries Minister and a more joined-up approach within government’

Today, Lord Parkinson chaired his first cross-government meeting as Libraries Minister with Diana Barran, Mark Spencer, Simon

Louis Coiffait-Gunn to join CILIP as CEO next month.

The CILIP Board has appointed Louis Coiffait-Gunn as the charity's new CEO, and Louis will be starting in the new role on Wednesday 8th May 2024.

Read more about the appointment:
cilip.org.uk/news/669263/CI…

#WeAreCILIP

Read more about his appointment here:

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Will you visit your library this #WorldBookDay ?

Lord Parkinson visited East Ham Library Newham Libraries to check out an old childhood favourite of his, The Witches!

DCMSLibraries team member joined their new local library service today to celebrate #LibrariesWeek . Looking forward to browsing the Coventry Libraries and Information Service 📚 online catalogue tonight.

Your local SLS can help you implement the new DfE Reading framework. Contact us and we'll link you up with your nearest SLS sls-uk.org

We know that the summer holidays are expensive and - with the #CostOfLivingCrisis - they are becoming even more so. #Libraries are here to help. You will find creative, fun and completely free activities in your local library. Take a look here to start. librariesconnected.org.uk/page/summer-re…

Great to see #libraries on this new interactive map with ideas for low and no cost family activities this summer and beyond.
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Announcing the first Libraries in #Leeds Festival this autumn. Programme includes talks by VIP guests, discussions, family activities, ‘backstage’ experiences & a unique digital exhibition. Reserve your free tickets via our website librariesinleeds.org/events/ #LiLFest #lovelibraries

A great celebration of the expansion of the BIPC Network, building on the success its had since 2006 - and all available to everyone through public libraries.

Backed by £13m from Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the @BritishLibrary’s network of Business & IP Centres have helped to create more than 18,000 new businesses📈

Lord Parkinson congratulated the entrepreneurs who’ve turned their ideas into thriving businesses Business & IP Centre

Read more: bl.uk/business-and-i…

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re looking to the future.

From our passionate staff, to our friends @LemnSissay & Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓, our partnerships with libraries around the world, and you, our readers, we can't wait to see what the next 50 years hold.

#WeAre50

This week's second blog is an update on the deep dive visits as part of Baroness Sanderson's libraries strategy work.
dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/30/5-m…

First of two blogs this week:

Congratulations to those award Honours -
Libraries sector in the King's Birthday Honours List 2023 dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/28/lib…

Earlier today, Lord Parkinson attended the @LibsConnected #LCSeminar2023 with Baroness Sanderson to discuss her review of public libraries

Her review will inform our work to champion the sector and the brilliant work of libraries across the country 📚

Congratulations to over 300 recipients from DCMS sectors that have been selected for the King’s Birthday Honours list!

#BDHonours23

Big congrats to everyone across the Department for Culture, Media and Sport sectors recognised in this year's Honours list👏

We have fantastic creative industries🎭, exceptional sports teams & individuals🏉& a first class media🗞️ & these awards are testament to the achievements of so many people in those sectors

Head to your local library to find out more too. #SummerReadingChallenge is a big part of their year.

Tonight's launch of the Knowledge Matters plan was a brilliant celebration of all the British Library has achieved & its bright future 👏

Knowledge matters more than ever in 2023 & our libraries have a massive role to play in helping us to access & evaluate reliable information.

Packed with knowledge, history & philosophy ⚖️🌎💡

In its 50 year existence, the British Library has become one of our great cultural institutions

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