Love Libraries
About Love Libraries:
Love Libraries is a campaign to get everyone excited about what public libraries have to offer. With millions of free books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, internet terminals, author events, reading groups and much much more, libraries have something to offer for everyone!
We want to raise awareness of all the great things available in libraries. We want to widen the appeal of libraries to people across the country. We want to involve people in changing and improving their library service.
Help us spread the word about how fantastic libraries are by becoming a Love Libraries Champion
“I love the serendipity of libraries – I never know what I am going to find out about, or what will
catch my eye”
Library Champion
“I have a young baby, and going to the library is a fantastic way to get out, meet other people,
and all for free!”
Library Champion
We have over 500 champions of all ages, and over 50 celebrity supporters from JK Rowling to the Hairy Bikers supporting our campaign.
“I love libraries because there’s still a wonderfully varied selection of books and all the librarians
are so knowledgeable and helpful.”
Jacqueline Wilson
“Libraries have always been a part of the fabric of my life. The library taught me the value of
being carried away into other worlds and others’ ideas.”
Tracey Chevalier
“I strongly support this campaign. There is no substitute for books and reading. They can
enhance the lives of everyone, and they should not depend on having money.”
John Sergeant
Partners:
The Love Libraries campaign is led by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. MLA is the lead strategic agency for museums, libraries and archives. Part of the wider MLA Partnership, MLA works with the nine regional agencies to improve people’s lives by building knowledge, supporting learning, inspiring creativity and celebrating identity. The Partnership acts collectively for the benefit of the sector and the public, leading the transformation of museums, libraries and archives for the future.
www.mla.gov.uk
The Love Libraries campaign works in partnership with:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Within Government DCMS holds overall policy responsibility for public libraries in England, along
with the arts, sport, the National Lottery, tourism, libraries, museums and galleries, broadcasting,
creative industries, press freedom and regulation, licensing, gambling, historic environment and
the 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games. The DCMS libraries team supports Ministers on
a range of statutory duties and other library issues.
www.culture.gov.uk
The Reading Agency
The Reading Agency helps libraries develop and maintain new ways of working, share good
practice and continue to raise standards. TRA builds partnerships with broadcasters and runs a
variety of projects designed to support libraries in their work with readers of all ages, aptitudes
and interests.
www.readingagency.org.uk
Society of Chief Librarians
The Society of Chief Librarians takes a leading role in the development of public libraries, and an
active role in programmes to modernise public libraries. SCL supports chief librarians by providing
regional networks that allow them to discuss current issues and concerns in a confidential
environment. These regional networks work closely with regional partners to deliver real benefits
to services and customers such as cheaper procurement of services and easy access to books
across all libraries in a region.
www.goscl.com
Background
The Love Libraries campaign was launched in March 2006, and kick started by Reading Partners; a consortium of The Reading Agency and nine British Publishers; who joined up with the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Society of Chief Librarians to form the Future Libraries Partnership.
As part of the first stage of the campaign, three libraries (Kent, Cornwall and Richmond) were dramatically transformed over a period of twelve weeks. The libraries were refurbished and new services introduced to attract more people in the community. To find out more about the transformation projects visit http://www.lovelibraries.co.uk/libraries.php
Recent Press Releases
To view all recent activity please visit Press Releases
Contact Us
To find out more about the Love Libraries campaign email info@lovelibraries.co.uk.
If you work in a library, you may be interested in purchasing Love Libraries merchandise.
For further information visit:
http://www.readingagency.org.uk/resources/love_libraries_2007.htmlTheRead
ingAgency.html
