Radical Reformers ep.28: Isobel Hunter

Radical Reformers podcast · Jan 20, 2022 · 47m

I am a big fan of libraries and in particular the “modern library” and the positive role it can play as an institution in our communities and in supporting critical public services. So, I am delighted that this episode is with Isobel Hunter, the Chief Executive of Libraries Connected, the Arts Council England funded umbrella organisation for libraries in the UK. A casual observer (basing their views solely on media reports) could be forgiven for thinking libraries are in a state of terminal decline - but this is absolutely not the case. Isobel and I discuss the evolving role of libraries from…