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Libraries for All: Social Inclusion in Public Libraries

The Government wants libraries to be at the very heart of the communities they serve, allowing everyone, irrespective of their age or social background, to have access to the widest possible range of information, knowledge and services. "We want libraries to play a major role in supporting formal education and life-long learning for everyone. We want the facilities and services they provide to be accessible at the times when people most want to use them; and we want the local community to be involved in developing the range of services that they provide." 

The complete publication is available for download at www.culture.gov.uk/images/publications/Social_Inclusion_PLibraries.pdf