Speaking Volumes: the impact of public libraries on wellbeing

Jenny Peachey, Policy Officer Carnegie UK Trust

The Trust

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History of work on public libraries

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Re-engaging with libraries

Research

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Speaking Volumes: posterBit.ly/speakingvols

Speaking Volumes: databases

Speaking Volumes: next steps

Speaking Volumes: next steps

Speaking Volumes: next steps

Nottingham Leeds

Carnegie Library Lab

• Aim: Innovation and leadership• Scope: UK and Republic of Ireland• Timeframe: 3 years• Target: early to mid-career individuals• Advice: Advisory Group

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Carnegie Library Lab: a package

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Online learning programme

Funding for innovative project

A network

Support

Evaluation

Current Partners & Projects

#librarylab #edinedge

Commons are forever

Library after dark cafe

Ideas garage

Library bike

Rub-a-dub-hub

Datascape

Digital toybox

Carnegie Library Lab: legacy

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• Online material• Network of innovators and future leaders• Innovative idea• Share learning

Thank you & Questions!

Jenny Peachey email: jennyp@carnegieuk.org

@JennyP_Carnegie