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The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
You can reserve books and other items such as DVDs at your local library - contact your council for more information
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
Find out how to account for VAT when you rent out and part-exchange pre-recorded video cassette films.
The Taskforce was active between 2015 to 2020. This is a collection of documents relating to the Libraries Taskforce.
Renew your library items like books and DVDs online through your local council website
Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.
Find out if you need a licence to show films - public screenings, using film in schools, choosing a licence, penalties for breaching copyright
Check whether a mobile library service visits your area
Find your nearest library to access services such as book loans, CD rentals and internet access
What MOD locations you can use for filming, how to apply to use them, and details about the Defence Image Database.
Support and resources for councils in England and the public libraries sector in England and its partners provided through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Many libraries offer free internet access - book internet access at your local council library
Minded to and final decision letters on complaints made to the Secretary of State that a local library authority is failing to carry out its statutory duty
Data and information on learners, learning programmes and learner achievement from across the further education sector.
Liverpool Film Studios, is a probation contact centre, within the North West region.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
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