We posted a request for information in May.
Thank you all for your responses. It was clear from the number that
this is an area we are all addressing. Many people are seeing it as a
genuine opportunity for partnership working and working with youth
services and others. I found two projects particularly inspiring. I'm
sure you will all be familiar with them both: Birchfield (Birmingham)
and Bolton.
www.bolton.gov.uk/libraries
www.birmingham.gov.uk/birchfieldconsultation
We have begun our own consultations. Working with the Young People's
Service (who are part funding the project) we invited a group of young
people to the library. They created mood boards (very interior designer)
which we will use to inform our decisions. Next week we're taking them
to buy the stock. Wish us luck!
Jane Mellers
Community Development Librarian
Kirklees
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