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The Forum has an interest in historic libraries of all kinds, but particularly those without a natural ‘home’ in the formal library world. All members of the Cathedral Archives, Libraries and Collections Association and of the Independent Libraries Association are already on our mailing list, as are hundreds of others, from colleges to learned societies to parish libraries and many more – and also people who are simply interested, whether as trustees or conservators or library historians. See our constitution.

2024 Committee Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy on our committee and are looking for an Events Coordinator.

Details about the role and the application process can be found by visiting the Committee Vacancies page.

About

The Forum has a variety of roles to play. A ‘watchdog’ function: with mailing subscribers all over the country we are well- placed to learn about libraries under threat or in severe need, and we can work with others to find a satisfactory solution – but you must keep us informed! Somewhere to find an… Continue reading About

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Publications

See below for the Forum’s guidance leaflets, which can be downloaded absolutely free. If there is a subject on which you would like the Forum to consider producing a leaflet for, please do get in touch. Library management: Library management system survey 2017 Making exhibition cradles Loaning collection items to exhibitions Removing rusty staples and… Continue reading Publications