We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
[Beta] Toolkit and case studies, produced by the Leadership for Libraries Taskforce, informed by good practice from the library sector.
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,...
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
How sample data is collected from libraries to calculate public lending right payments
Independent Panel calls for evidence to inform report on public libraries.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.