Library Service joins first ever national development framework

Essex Library Service has joined the national Libraries Development Framework, one of just 19 other authorities in England to be part of the first cohort.

 

The framework is a new accreditation by Arts Council England. It supports libraries to innovate, meet community needs and strengthen consistency across the sector.

 

The council applied for the accreditation last year and 'strongly met' the criteria. It showed 'a broad range of impactful examples displaying a commitment to innovation and development’. This included an ‘effective understanding of the four sections of the framework’:

 

•            People – understanding our community and local needs

•            Place – creating local impact and responding to priorities

•            Purpose – clear vision, leadership and effective use of resources

•            Policy & Practice – upholding library values and developing our workforce

 

The council will now be involved in national networks to support the framework in the future.