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What is Libraries Deliver UK?

Libraries Deliver is a project from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to help build support for libraries in England.

In an effort to raise awareness and make a meaningful, long-term impact on the future of library funding, CILIP and the EveryLibrary Institute are excited to launch LibrariesDeliver, an advocacy campaign that connects people from across England in support of their libraries with funding from Arts Council England. The core of the campaign is LibrariesDeliver.uk, a new GDPR compliant advocacy website designed to activate and connect an extensive network of individuals and advocacy groups about library funding. On LibrariesDeliver.uk library supporters can sign up to become part of the campaign, pledge to support libraries, create and field petitions about funding, donate to support libraries, and become better organized and connected.

LibrariesDeliver is dedicated to addressing real challenges to library funding by organizing and focusing support from people across England and the UK. “We want to create new capacity for library advocates by supporting a national conversation about the future of library funding,” says Nick Poole, CILIP’s Chief Executive. “As it grows, LibrariesDeliver will focus new attention on policy and funding choices by local councils and national government to rally support for proper library funding. We do all this work in partnership library leaders and local campaigners to reach a good outcome,” adds Poole.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Arts Council England, LibrariesDeliver is launched as an international collaboration between UK-based CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, and the US-based EveryLibrary Institute. In communities of all sizes and means, libraries are poised to help people overcome their most pressing challenges. From literacy services and early childhood supports to creating more livable, interesting, thriving, and prosperous places, libraries and librarians empowers people and communities.

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