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A basic dataset of public libraries in England (as on 1 July 2016)
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
An annual publication containing survey results on use of the public library service in Northern Ireland.
Making sure that libraries can meet the needs of their local communities, and using the legal deposit system to preserve published information for future research.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Annual report to Parliament on public library activities during 2012/13
This report provides a review of library activity during past 12 months by Government and a number of library stakeholders.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Analysis of the Libraries questions in the Taking Part Survey
An independent review of English public libraries presented to government by Baroness Sanderson.
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