TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 1/50 - Community-managed libraries

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 2/50 - CONTENTS

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 3/50 - Introduction

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 4/50 - Attitudes to becoming a community hub

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 5/50 - Activities

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 6/50 - toes [a play service for children with d…

toes [a play service for children with disabilities]. They work during term times so maybe during the holidays we might be able to offer some open play sessions in the library...So were just steering around the offer thats already there...there are some things that all libraries will be expected to offer... But then beyond that theres all kinds of stuff that would be great to share as an offer to residents."

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 7/50 - different ways of saying `I dont know wh…

different ways of saying `I dont know when well be able to reopen or what its going to be like"

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 8/50 - council/parish council after Covid. For …

council/parish council after Covid. For some, this period has highlighted the importance of succession and business planning.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 9/50 - were realising what is immediately aroun…

were realising what is immediately around us, in a way that we dont normally... that actually might have a positive impact, there might be other volunteers to come out of the woodwork to help us... because they have a different feeling about their community and they want to help."

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 10/50 - "The key thing is to initially build up …

"The key thing is to initially build up as much support as you possibly can from local residents. One of the reasons weve been successful is because we had 2 quite strong groups... and a combination of these two meant we were covering the voice of a lot of local people.You need to network with whatever other community groups you can so you can reach as many residents as possible.You just do not know what skills lie within your community. There are people who come out of the woodwork with tremendous skills... Its critical to do that at the beginning to get a strong base before you start."

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 11/50 - Acknowledgements

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 12/50 - CASE STUDIES

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 13/50 - CASE STUDIES

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 14/50 - Archibald Corbett Community Library

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 15/50 - Archibald Corbett as a Community Hub

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 16/50 - Future Development

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 17/50 - communities have the power to save socia…

communities have the power to save social infrastructure in times of austerity and create community cohesion providing opportunities for local residents to become empowered as demonstrated by the following quotes from volunteers and users:

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 18/50 - Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library (ECC…

Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library (ECCL)

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 19/50 - again under threat of closure, until a n…

again under threat of closure, until a new group of volunteers agreed to take on the challenge. (https:// www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/ earlsdon-library-coventry-closing-14593614).

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 20/50 - Craft Club and "Read to Georgie".These e…

Craft Club and "Read to Georgie".These events are well attended and often include a diverse group of children. Attendance costs �1 per child except for stay and play which is free. ECCL pays the council to continue Rhymetime at the library - it is currently funded by The Earlsdon Festival who chose ECCL as their main beneficiary for 2019/2020 and so "sponsor" the event.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 21/50 - It is also difficult to understand the n…

It is also difficult to understand the needs of the local community, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19. ECCL are involved with a number of different agencies and are looking to become more involved in residents associations to become closer aligned with the issues facing local people.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 22/50 - Fallowfield Library & Community Resource…

Fallowfield Library & Community Resource Centre

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 23/50 - skills, make friends and improve their w…

skills, make friends and improve their well-being and life chances.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 24/50 - of multi-purpose community facilities an…

of multi-purpose community facilities and put all required risk control and mitigation measures in place.We also require each group or organisation wishing to resume activities with us to provide us their own written risk assessment detailing how they will manage their group during sessions in a manner compliant with our own risk assessment requirements and risk mitigation measures.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 25/50 - the organisations do engage in significa…

the organisations do engage in significant joint working.The main aim of buzz is is to improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities in Manchester, to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier, happier and longer lives.There is no direct contractual relationship, `buzz were already in situ when we took over the lease for the ground floor and they are tenants of MCC, not of the CIO.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 26/50 - skills, but as there has never yet been …

skills, but as there has never yet been a community asset transfer that didnt involve people, whilst this might seem an obvious point, it is nonetheless a crucial one.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 27/50 - by a team of local volunteers;

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 28/50 - each Saturday morning 10.00am-1.00pm (te…

each Saturday morning 10.00am-1.00pm (term time only) throughout the operative period;

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 29/50 - Glen Hills Community Context

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 30/50 - it soon became obvious that there was a …

it soon became obvious that there was a need in the vicinity for a social meeting place. Many of our volunteers were living alone and enjoyed the social aspect of serving the community. Requests were made to set up activities and in many cases the people who made the suggestions were happy to run them. An example is the Creative Writing Group; after a talk from a local author several people who attended said how nice it would be to have our own group.The author organised an introductory session and introduced to someone who was willing to be a group leader.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 31/50 - discouraging but there is still a demand…

discouraging but there is still a demand for social activities, so we can certainly go back to being a community hub when restrictions are relaxed. Most volunteers are happy to return, although we have lost several key workers. Funding is an issue.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 32/50 - Greenhill Community Library Sheffield

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 33/50 - to replace the old and slow machines pro…

to replace the old and slow machines provided by the council) and supply of hearing aid batteries (!)

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 34/50 - Future development

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 35/50 - Harbury Village Library (HVL) and Biblio…

Harbury Village Library (HVL) and Biblios Caf�

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 36/50 - display by local artists, whose work is …

display by local artists, whose work is for sale and is changed regularly, thus providing a good showroom within the village. Some of the artists also design greetings cards which we sell.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 37/50 - loaning their books. We are continuing w…

loaning their books. We are continuing with this for the time being, as we had to do a lot of book moving/shelf shifting to accommodate Covid secure requirements.We were very encouraged by the response of our volunteers, who without exception wish to return.The caf� has also been providing a takeaway service since July.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 38/50 - Jesmond Library Newcastle upon Tyne

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 39/50 - Jesmond Library.The Council subsequently…

Jesmond Library.The Council subsequently decided that the library wouldclose on June 30 (shortly after the building celebrated 50 years since its official opening) but also to negotiate a lease of the building to the Friends, with a view to enabling them to reopen it as a community-run operation. After consulting with residents, drawing up a business plan, fundraising, recruiting and training volunteers, and holding several trial openings in August, the Friends re-opened the library on 21 September 2013.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 40/50 - city council) are heavily used by local …

city council) are heavily used by local residents with limited access to IT facilities, including people needing to print items from their own lap-tops or tablets.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 41/50 - Upper Norwood Library Hub (UNLH)

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 42/50 - Pre-Covid 19, the building was open six …

Pre-Covid 19, the building was open six days a week, apart from Mondays from 10.00am to 6.00pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays, then from 11,00am to 5.00pm on Sundays.There is a librarian in the building when it is open, and after they leave at 5.00pm, self-service is available. Pre-Covid 19, there were 6,885 book issues.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 43/50 - and enterprise initiatives such as Cycle…

and enterprise initiatives such as Cycle Confident delivered in partnership with Bromley and Croydons Womens Aid to support families who experience domestic abuse, Energy advice for the most vulnerable in our community and more.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 44/50 - online, particularly as we run a livestr…

online, particularly as we run a livestream service.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 45/50 - Whitburn Community Library South Tynesid…

Whitburn Community Library South Tyneside

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 46/50 - Population by age group 2011

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 47/50 - library was closed.The fees for the cour…

library was closed.The fees for the course go to WEA but they pay a fee for hiring the area.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 48/50 - keep this by having a day book with comm…

keep this by having a day book with comment and a weekly email with the rota and any useful comments or requests.

TPR-2020-10-Community-managed libraries as community hubs.pdf - page 49/50 - We would like to thank all the CMLs whic…

We would like to thank all the CMLs which contributed case studies, particularly the following CML representatives:

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