Examples of good working practice in the cultural sector.
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Museums Change Lives is the Museum Association's vision for the increased social impact of museums. It explores impacts under three headings: Wellbeing; Better places; Ideas and people. The vision is based on the following principles: Every museum is different, but all can find ways of maximising their social impact Everyone… more
Latest blogpost from the Libraries Task Force, which looks briefly at the contribution that libraries can make to stronger communities. It focuses on four examples: Foleshill Library, Coventry; St James Library, Northampton; North Ormesby Community Hub, Middlesbrough; and Firth Park in Sheffield. … more
This is an edited version of the presentation given by John Vincent at the CILIP Conference, Brighton, 12 July 2016. … more
Example of a recent promotion:"The programme of coffee mornings held by Community Connections, part of Surrey Libraries, is generating a lot of interest amongst the residents and communities each one serves. A steady number of attendees have attended the many to date and learnt about the Reminiscence, Housebound and… more
"This best practice guide has been produced by the Leadership for Libraries Taskforce, for chief executives and library portfolio holders. This is a beta document, that means this is the first version. During this beta phase, we will be continually testing and improving the toolkit. We’re looking for feedback.… more
Includes, amongst many good examples: Portsmouth’s services for blind and visually impaired people St Helens libraries as creative hubsLeeds Libraries Studio 12.Libraries shaping the future: toolkit and case studies… more
“This strategy is a catalyst for the changes which are necessary to ensure that the service remains meaningful and useful to citizens, is cost-effective and reflects the policy aims of local and Scottish Government. By addressing the particular needs of their communities, public libraries contribute to the effectiveness of local… more
"The Jodi Awards 2015 have demonstrated their growing global appeal with an international trio of winners. Edinburgh City Library, The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Finnish Association of the Deaf are this year's recipients of the prestigious Jodi Awards, which reward innovation and excellence in the use of digital… more
CILIP blogpost from Hackney outlining how they have put their housebound services centre-stage: "It's more important than ever that people realise the enormously positive impact Community Library Services have on a growing number of people.""The secret's out: advocating for housebound library services in Hackney"… more
CultureCase is a new resource from the Cultural Institute at King's College London. It contains research that relates to two broad themes: research that demonstrates the impact of culture (for use in advocacy and ‘making the case’); and research that shows ‘what works’ and can help improve organisational practice. CultureCase… more
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