Public Libraries & Museums Act 1964
IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto – IFLA/UNESCO
2018
Analysing Data: CIPFA Statistics and the Future of England’s Libraries – Joan O’Bryan
2017
Rethinking Public Library Services in Hull: a framework for transformation and growth – James Reckitt Library Trust
Evidencing Libraries Audience Reach: Research Findings and Analysis – Arts Council England / The Audience Agency
Advocacy for UK Public Libraries 2007 – 2017 – Cilip PMLG (Jon Davis & Jacqueline Widdowson): not a report as such but useful outline of public libraries advocacy
A review of UK libraries in 2017 – Axiell
Shining a Light: Policy Report & Country Factsheets – Carnegie UK Trust
2016
Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016 to 2021 – Department for Culture, Media & Sport
Local Libraries and Independent Bookshops in the UK – House of Lords Research Briefing
Public libraries – House of Commons Library Briefing Paper (Number 5875)
2015
Literature Review: The impact of reading for pleasure and empowerment – The Reading Agency
Reading for pleasure: Research impact case study – Institute of Education, University College London
The Health and Welllbeing Benefits of Public Libraries: Summary – Arts Council England / SImetrica
The Health and Welllbeing Benefits of Public Libraries: Full Report – Arts Council England / SImetrica
2014
Independent Trust and Community Libraries in Wales: research into the nature of current and planned provision – Commissioned by the Welsh Government
Independent Library Report for England – Department for Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Communities and Local Government, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Beyond Books: the role of enterprising libraries in promoting economic wellbeing – Carnegie UK Trust
Expert review of public libraries in Wales (report) – Welsh Government
Welsh public libraries review (review page) – Welsh Government
Evidence review of the economic contribution of libraries – Arts Council England / BOP Consulting
Government response to the public consultation on the proposed abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries – Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
Income generation for public libraries: a practical guide for library service commissioners and providers in England – Arts Council England / Locality
Public libraries: what do you think? – Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Communities and Local Government
Public libraries in Wales – National Assembly for Wales: Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee
Rural library services in England report – Arts Council England / Locality / OPM
2013
Community libraries – Arts Council England / Locality
Great art and culture for everyone – Arts Council England
An independent review of e-lending in public libraries in England – Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
The library of the future – Arts Council England
On permanent loan? Community managed libraries: the volunteer perspective – Women’s institute
A Changing Landscape: A Survey of Public Library Authorities 2012-13 – Cilip
2012
Library closures – Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Libraries: Innovation, Co-location and Partnership (policy review): Labour Party
A new chapter: public library services in the 21st century – Carnegie UK Trust
Also as part of the same report:
- Discussion paper
- England factsheet
- Scotland factsheet
- Wales factsheet
- Northern Ireland factsheet
- Republic of Ireland factsheet
2011
Community Managed Libraries – Museums, Libraries & Archives Council
Culture, knowledge and understanding: great museums and libraries for everyone – Arts Council England
2010
The modernisation review of public libraries: a policy statement – Department for Culture, Media & Sport
Areas related to library provision
Arts Council England
Libraries section of Arts Council England
Carnegie Trust UK
Knowledge & Culture section of the trust and its work around libraries including:
Two more reports:
Library Closures – Parliamentary select committee – Oct 2012
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/culture-media-and-sport-committee/news/121106-library-closures-rpt-pub/
Community Managed Libraries – MLA – June 2011
http://libraries.communityknowledgehub.org.uk/resource/mla-community-managed-libraries-report
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Many thanks.
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Leon – this is epic. Thank you so much for compiling this.
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You are welcome and thank you for the nice comment. I stopped writing the blog in April 2019 so the reports section is now slightly out of date. You might also want to check out the Library Orgs page, which highlights what a fragmented profession we are!
You can following my current ramblings via Twitter @librareon.
Best wishes.
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Ah. My research will be 2009-2019 so it’s perfect for me. Thanks for the pointers, too. Jo
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