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Calling all library and heritage professionals! Did you know our Living Knowledge Network (LKN) offers free professional development webinars? Explore how to connect with communities through cultural programming, develop your professional practice and hone new skills. You’ll gain insights into a wide range of topics, from audience development and evaluation methods to marketing and social media. Our next session on Wednesday 31 July delves into the sustainability journey of Wakefield Libraries, examining how the service has embedded sustainable practices in their work following Wakefield Council’s Declaration of Climate Emergency in 2019. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dZDpyKSH #BritishLibrary #Library #LivingKnowledgeNetwork #Sustainability #Webinar

Join us in person or online for a conference marking 20 years of our Endangered Archives Programme, with keynote speakers Hisham Matar, Jane Winters and Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún. You’ll have the opportunity to network with colleagues at institutions and activists in documentary heritage preservation, and explore topics crucial to safeguarding documentary heritage and cultural legacy. Book your place: https://lnkd.in/eQP8dMmq #BritishLibrary #Library #Archives #Heritage

We were delighted to welcome library professionals from around the world to our International Library Leaders Programme this week 🎉 Our visiting library delegates took part in a packed programme, including going behind the scenes at our sites in Boston Spa and St Pancras, hearing from experts in conservation and collection care, and networking with fellow peers in the sector. Interested in joining us in 2025? Keep an eye on our website or get in touch at [email protected] #BritishLibrary #Library #LibraryProfessionals

Our Summer Scholars season is back! These free, in-person lunchtime talks explore the exciting and wide-ranging research being undertaken into our Americas and Oceania collections by Eccles Institute fellows, Award winners and Library staff. This programme consists of five fascinating events on topics such as the works of James Baldwin, Canadian musical heritage, Georges III’s political pamphlets and much more, featuring original materials held in our extensive collection. See the full line up below, and find out more online: https://lnkd.in/ePgcRazC   𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: Examine the cultural exchanges that shaped the musical landscape of early Canada and the vision of the future offered at the New York World’s Fair of 1939. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: Gain unique insight into the creative process behind Sandstone Steps, a transatlantic collaboration between artists Maddy Rosenberg and Hugh Bryden. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: Explore the life of scholar, missionary and abolitionist Augustus Hanson as well as the wide-ranging influences that shaped the representation of Andean music in the UK. 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Explore Music and Childhood in James Baldwin's Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Discover research into the political pamphlets of King George III as well as the archives of HM Bark Endeavour. #BritishLibrary #Library #Research #Lectures

We’re reflecting on the incredible partnership between our Living Knowledge Network and Hay Festival last month. Together, we brought over 140 screenings to 38 public libraries across the UK, from bustling city centres to charming rural community hubs. The sounds of Jeff Kinney’s gameshow, MC Grammar’s raps, and Hamza Yassin’s captivating tales of hippos sparked the imaginations of young library lovers. Max Hastings, Tom Holland, and Bettany Hughes transported us through history. And Elizabeth Day became our best friend. Thank you, Hay Festival and all our dedicated library partners, for making this extraordinary experience possible. Your collaboration brought the festival’s magic to life, enriching communities and inspiring countless individuals through the heart of our local libraries. Discover more about our Living Knowledge Network partnership: https://bit.ly/BLLKN #BritishLibrary #Library #LivingKnowledgeNetwork #HayFestival

We’re seeking talented individuals for several key roles for our Advisory Council and Board Committees, including: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥: We're looking for experts in fields such as academic research, data sciences, life and physical sciences, education, culture, publishing, business, entrepreneurship, libraries, or knowledge management. Your insights will help shape the Library's future 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 & 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞: If you have a background in public sector accountancy and hold relevant accounting qualifications, we need your expertise to oversee our financial integrity 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞: We're seeking someone with significant experience in Digital Technology and Cyber Security to provide strategic direction for our digital initiatives. 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞: Do you have a strong track record in managing charitable investments and providing strategic investment advice? Join us to guide the Library's investment strategies. For all roles, we value candidates with senior-level experience, a deep understanding of the culture and heritage sector, and a passion for the Library's mission and values. 🔗 Apply now to help us lead and innovate at the British Library: https://lnkd.in/e8DZxSzU #BritishLibrary #Library #Opportunity #Investment #DigitalTechnology #Accountancy #AdvisoryCouncil

We’re now able to give an update on the service improvements you can expect over the coming months. Last October’s cyber-attack caused substantial damage that is complex and challenging to repair, beginning with the installation of a completely new computing infrastructure for the entire Library. As we approach completion of that first phase of work, our CEO, Sir Roly Keating, shares a new blog with information about our ongoing recovery: https://lnkd.in/e6yzf2fr #BritishLibrary

We're thrilled to bring you an electrifying lineup of events alongside our exhibition Beyond the Bassline that celebrate the essence of Black British music – including iconic figures such as Soul II Soul, Eddy Grant, Joan Armatrading, George the Poet, DJ Paulette, and Jamz Supernova. We’re grateful to G-SHOCK (CASIO UK) for supporting our D Double E presents Rhyme-Antics event on Thursday 23 May: https://bit.ly/BL-DDoubleE Thanks to the invaluable support of our corporate partners, we’re able to shape even more groundbreaking exhibitions, events and programmes. If you’d like to discover how your brand can partner with us, please contact our Corporate Relations team at [email protected]. #BritishLibrary #Library #BeyondTheBassline #Sponsor #Partnership

Here’s the latest in our series of remarkable Library stories! 📚 Meet storyteller Salina Khatun. When primary school teacher Salina Khatun began telling stories to groups of children in the Library’s Story Garden, it quickly turned into something bigger. Soon, she was running a literacy charity in the local area. For Salina, the Library is the perfect place to explore the delights of books. ‘I’d like to see families using the Library to create a culture of reading for their young children as they grow.’ Her workshops open up a whole world of education for children. ‘Through a storytelling session,’ she explains, ‘we can teach a child about Egypt; about the importance of looking after plants; about their own hygiene. We’re not just teaching them to love reading; we are planting the seeds of values.’ We’ve shared the full story of Salina’s mission to get kids reading, and how a storytelling workshop can be used to teach a child about anything – from how to look after the environment to why we go to the dentist. https://lnkd.in/eM-7W8DS

We’re delighted to launch our 2024 Food Season – a series of events inspired by cookbooks, recipes and culinary manuscripts in our collection, accompanied by famous faces from across the food industry. From a celebration of Le Gavroche, the iconic London restaurant that’s been the training ground for a generation of chefs, to joining Jessie and Lennie Ware for a live recording of their cult podcast Table Manners, there's an event for every taste: https://lnkd.in/eB2VxaNG Our sixth Food Season was developed by an incredible team including British Library curator (and Food Season founder!) Dr Polly Russell, award-winning food writers Angela Clutton and Melissa Thompson as co-directors, and assistance from Joe Allen. We’re also thrilled to welcome Miele GB as a sponsor this year, with a range of exciting activities planned. Interested to know more about how you could sponsor the Library? Learn more about our partnerships: https://bit.ly/4a8X9M9 #BritishLibrary #Library #FoodSeason #Sponsor #Partnership