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<p>Public libraries play an important role in giving everyone opportunities to improve
their life chances and achieve their full potential. They support individuals, communities
and society by providing access to books and information, bringing people together
and providing them with support and guidance at every stage of their lives.</p><p>
</p><p>The Libraries Taskforce, jointly established by the Department for Digital,
Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Local Government Association, published Libraries
Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016-2021 in December 2016. This
strategy sets out seven strategic outcomes that libraries support, along with information
and evidence about the impact they have in relation to:</p><ul><li>cultural and creative
enrichment</li><li>increased reading and literacy</li><li>improved digital access
and literacy</li><li>helping everyone achieve their full potential</li><li>healthier
and happier lives</li><li>greater prosperity</li><li>stronger, more resilient communities</li></ul><p>
</p><p>The Taskforce reviews progress against the Ambition aspirations and action
plan annually. DCMS continues to work with the Libraries Taskforce and its member
organisations to support the libraries sector. This includes developing and strengthening
the evidence base on the impact of public library services on the outcomes, and to
encourage good practice and innovation in achieving these aims. DCMS also advocates
the value and contribution of public libraries across central and local government.</p>
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