On 19 July, the Arts Council will publish four research reports on the impact of public libraries. The reports will contribute to our understanding of libraries role in several public policy areas, including place-making and well-being in older people.

The reports are:

•           Stand by me: The contribution of public libraries to the well-being of older people

•           Re-writing the story: The contribution of public libraries to place-shaping

•           Libraries as community hubs

•           Evidencing audience reach

 

Aims

•           To tell political and sector stakeholders about libraries’ contribution to public policy areas

•           To share models of best practice with the libraries sector

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