47 Here to help


There is a huge variety of organisations working with and for public libraries in the UK, these include funding bodies, charities, government departments and professional support networks for individuals. Discover who they are and how they can help you and your organisation.


Arts Council England


The national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Let’s Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from the Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision.


www.artscouncil.org.uk


Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (ASCEL)


ASCEL aims to inspire children and young people to fulfil their potential by championing excellence, diversity and equality in libraries, where their voices are heard, valued and reflected.


www.ascel.org.uk


Book Industry Communication (BIC) BIC is an independent organisation originally founded by the Publishers Association, Booksellers Association, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and the British Library to promote supply chain efficiency in all sectors of the book world through e-commerce and the application of standard processes and procedures. www.bic.org.uk


BookTrust BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. It is dedicated to getting children


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