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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.
Renew your library items like books and DVDs online through your local council website
The Taskforce was active between 2015 to 2020. This is a collection of documents relating to the Libraries Taskforce.
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
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