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autumn 2008 case studies
Autumn 2008 case studies
Our work supporting improvement and promoting excellence spans museums, libraries and archives.
We hope these case studies will inspire and challenge others to be more creative and aspirational in what and how they serve individuals and communities.
Forging links between the library service and refugee groups
Camden's innovative Refugee Work Experience Placement programme has enabled refugees to gain skills that will help future career chances.
> Read more about Camden librariesReflecting diversity through a new approach to staff and users
Leicester Libraries and Information Services has delivered an ambitious new strategy taking on board its complex multi-cultural society.
> Read more about Leicester librariesNew vital patient information
When the Department of Health invited pilots for its ‘Information Prescriptions’ initiative only one was manage-led by a library service – Suffolk.
> Read more about Suffolk librariesBlack Country libraries go family-friendly
The Black Country Libraries Partnership has developed a new set of standards to ensure families receive a warm welcome and support.
> Read more about Black Country librariesFrom semi-derelict shop to community hub
Getting the local community involved has transformed a council estate and provided a model for further community libraries in the Borough.
> Read more about Bury librariesKent libraries lead the way in volunteering
How a new 'Time2Give' initiative has encouraged local people to become actively involved in the library service as volunteers
> Read more about Kent librariesEffective library marketing draws crowds
Launching an audience-driven marketing campaign sees Norfolk’s libraries become some of the busiest in the country.
> Read more about Norfolk librariesLibraries 'open to all' in the community
Developing a new management process has seen Sandwell libraries engage with all of their local community, whatever their ethnic group.
> Read more about Sandwell librariesNew fast service for library users
How a “supermarket” style library service complete with check-in/check-out kiosks attracted local time-pressed office workers
> Read more about Westminster librariesCharity begins at home for Wigan libraries
Constrained by Government spending limits, Wigan Council decided the only way to improve its libraries was to set up a charitable organisation.
> Read more about Wigan Trust librariesNew landmark library succeeds
Residents, local organisations and businesses take an active role in the modernisation of the new Bentley library
> Read more about Walsall librariesCreating a space for young people
Getting local teenagers involved in transforming an area in the new Halewood library see young peoples' library use soar
> Read more about Knowsley libraries