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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
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
This collection brings together information on the Single Library Digital Presence.
[Beta] Toolkit and case studies, produced by the Leadership for Libraries Taskforce, informed by good practice from the library sector.
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
Find your nearest library to access services such as book loans, CD rentals and internet access
You can reserve books and other items such as DVDs at your local library - contact your council for more information
Check whether a mobile library service visits your area
Renew your library items like books and DVDs online through your local council website
A selection of design codes, chosen by the advisory board to the Office for Place, that demonstrate good practice.
Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.
Letter from Minister for Arts and Heritage, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, stating the Secretary of State's decision not to hold a local inquiry into Calderdale Council's library provision
Libraries NI runs various core activities in its branch libraries as part of programmes promoting reading, learning, access to culture, heritage and information. Core activities are: Class visits, Clubs, Got IT, Go On, Reading groups, Reminiscence/Storytelling, Rhythm and Rhyme, and...
Letter from Minister for Arts and Heritage, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, stating the Secretary of State's 'minded to' decision on public library provision in Calderdale
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