That this House notes that 20 October to 26 October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Book Week NI, being jointly hosted by BBC NI and Libraries NI; further notes that Book Week NI promotes the benefits reading can bring to all ages; congratulates the organisers given the ubiquitous extent of iPhones, texting and messaging; and expresses the hope that schools, community groups and many others will join in the exceptional benefits that reading from real physical books can bring in terms of relaxation and learning for every age group and background.

That this House notes that 20 October to 26 October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Book Week NI, being jointly hosted by BBC NI and Libraries NI; further notes that Book Week NI promotes the benefits reading can bring to all ages; congratulates the organisers given the ubiquitous extent...

That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure that councils have enough money to provide well-staffed quality services to enforce the law that says local authorities must provide a comprehensive and efficient library service, to implement policy which secures people’s statutory rights to a quality library service and to give libraries a long-term future by including a programme of library development and modernisation in the 2016 to 2020 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Business Plan.

That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure...

That this House notes that 24 to 30 November 2014 is the third annual Book Week Scotland; recognises that Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading; further notes that the theme this year is Love and Libraries; welcomes that people of all ages can get involved in Book Week Scotland by making reading pledges, voting for their favourite Scottish character and sending love letters to their local library; celebrates that every Primary 1 child in Scotland will receive a Bookbug Primary Family Pack to help create a lasting link between reading at school and home; further celebrates that during Book Week people of all ages will come together in libraries, schools and community venues across Scotland to share their love of books and reading; and encourages as many people as possible to get involved with Book Week Scotland 2014.

That this House notes that 24 to 30 November 2014 is the third annual Book Week Scotland; recognises that Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading; further notes that the theme this year is Love and Libraries; welcomes that people of all ages can get involved...

That this House recognises that public library services are an essential part of communities across the country; welcomes the role they play in providing access to learning for millions of people and how they serve as a hub for local people; notes the importance of the professional expertise and skills of library staff in delivering a quality service; further recognises that libraries best benefit our society when they are well-funded and supported through strong national leadership; and joins in celebrating the importance of the work of public libraries across the UK as part of National Libraries Day on Saturday 8 February 2014.

That this House recognises that public library services are an essential part of communities across the country; welcomes the role they play in providing access to learning for millions of people and how they serve as a hub for local people; notes the importance of the professional expertise and skills...

That this House recognises that public libraries are important community spaces and a vital public resource; acknowledges that many are under threat due to wide-scale budget cuts; is concerned about the impact of closures on social inclusion, social mobility and society more generally; welcomes the formation of Speak Up for Libraries, a coalition of national organisations and library campaigners that is leading a delegation of supporters from around the country to Parliament on 13 March 2012 in order to highlight the vital role that library services, run by professionally trained and qualified staff, play in the community and for individuals; and therefore calls on the Government to undertake a thorough assessment of the state of the public library service and develop a national vision for the service.

That this House recognises that public libraries are important community spaces and a vital public resource; acknowledges that many are under threat due to wide-scale budget cuts; is concerned about the impact of closures on social inclusion, social mobility and society more generally; welcomes the formation of Speak Up for...

That this House applauds the essential contribution UK libraries and library staff have made to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the country's communities for the past 150 years; notes that more people in the UK visit libraries than football matches or cinemas; acknowledges that despite increased investment in the library service over the past decade, more needs to be done to keep libraries central to their communities; welcomes the launch of UNISON's Love Your Libraries - The People's Inquiry into the Public Library Service in the UK, which will assess the major contribution made by those working in the library service and library users and make recommendations on how to safeguard investment in the future of the library service; and calls on the Government to include the findings of the inquiry in its current review of the library service.

That this House applauds the essential contribution UK libraries and library staff have made to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the country's communities for the past 150 years; notes that more people in the UK visit libraries than football matches or cinemas; acknowledges that despite increased investment in...

That this House congratulates the partnership of the BBC and the British Library in bringing together their vast collection of audiovisual archives to make them more widely available to the public; notes that both institutions will share millions of sound recordings, television and radio footage and photographs; and praises both institutions for developing industry-wide best practice on critical issues including rights management, distribution, digitisation and storage.

That this House congratulates the partnership of the BBC and the British Library in bringing together their vast collection of audiovisual archives to make them more widely available to the public; notes that both institutions will share millions of sound recordings, television and radio footage and photographs; and praises both...

That this House notes that 25th June marks the 10th anniversary of the Royal opening of the British Library's flagship building at St Pancras, London; acknowledges the value of this world-class cultural institution as a critical resource for United Kingdom research, underpinning business, enterprise and the knowledge econony; recognises the Library's role in addressing the challenges of providing access to the world's digital knowledge; and commends a programme of events celebrating 10 years at St Pancras.

That this House notes that 25th June marks the 10th anniversary of the Royal opening of the British Library's flagship building at St Pancras, London; acknowledges the value of this world-class cultural institution as a critical resource for United Kingdom research, underpinning business, enterprise and the knowledge econony; recognises the...

That this House welcomes the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council's launch of its Investing in Knowledge campaign, designed to create new and enticing routes to the collections of museums, archives and libraries so that everyone has access to the knowledge and information they need to shape their lives; acknowledges the contribution that museums, archives and libraries make to the cultural fabric of the United Kingdom. in terms of learning, regeneration and social inclusion; applauds the work that the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council has undertaken to enhance the profile of these resources; and urges the Government to ensure that museums, archives and libraries receive adequate funding to carry on their excellent work across a variety of fields.

That this House welcomes the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council's launch of its Investing in Knowledge campaign, designed to create new and enticing routes to the collections of museums, archives and libraries so that everyone has access to the knowledge and information they need to shape their lives; acknowledges the...

That this House believes the Government should publish clear standards for the provision of library services for visually impaired people in Britain, to be implemented by local authorities; and further believes that UK publishers should be obliged to provide digital text files, in appropriate file formats, for the use of charities to assist their work in producing alternative format books for print disabled people.

That this House believes the Government should publish clear standards for the provision of library services for visually impaired people in Britain, to be implemented by local authorities; and further believes that UK publishers should be obliged to provide digital text files, in appropriate file formats, for the use of...