We are delighted to share with you Making a Difference: Libraries, Lockdown and Looking Ahead, a report that explores the role of UK public library services during lockdown and beyond.
The report sets out four key messages:
- Public library services had a positive impact on those who engaged with them during lockdown.
- Public library staff made a valuable contribution to the Covid-19 response.
- Public library services and their staff could have delivered much more – but faced barriers in doing so.
- Public library services have huge potential to support individuals and communities as they navigate the short, medium and long-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eight action areas are identified that challenge national and local governments, sector support bodies and the sector itself to go further to ensure that everyone in the UK has an equal opportunity to experience the enabling impact of the best public library services.
The report draws on public polling of 2,196 UK adults carried out by Savanta ComRes on behalf of the Carnegie UK Trust, 1,196 responses to a public library staff survey and depth interviews with 22 Heads of Service.
You can access the Making a Difference report series by clicking on the links below:
You can also access the report Libraries in Lockdown, published today by Libraries Connected here.
Best wishes
Sarah Davidson
Chief Executive, Carnegie UK Trust
Twitter: @CarnegieUKTrust