'Future Libraries: Change, options and how to get there', a joint report by the Local Government Group and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), suggests co-locating libraries in children's centres, village halls and sports centres to enable providers to share costs, extend opening hours and provide a more accessible service. Another recommendation is for neighbouring local authorities to merge or share library services.
The report is based on examples of best practice and the pilot schemes of 36 councils taking part in the Future Libraries Programme, a year-long project to develop 'innovative ways to modernise services'.
One of the pilots within the programme being delivered by Northumberland and Durham County Councils is using e-book readers in Sure Start children's centres to evaluate how beneficial they might be for children.
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