The Carnegie UK Trust has announced a new program to support innovation and leadership in the public library sector. It aims to support applicants with a range of experience and learning.

The Trust has a long history of commitment to public libraries. Their research in 2011-12 uncovered the fact that public libraries have a place in people’s hearts but not their lives. It identified the need to support innovation and leadership in the public library service to ensure their continued relevance and sustainability.

The programme will run for three years, from 2014 to 2017, and will have five elements built around learning, funding, mentoring, networking and evaluation.

For further information check on the Trust’s web site.