tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from British Library (BL)2025-05-29T00:01:10+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-launches-newly-digitised-historic-editions-of-worlds-oldest-english-language-daily-newspaper2025-05-29T00:01:10+01:00UK Government launches newly digitised historic editions of world鈥檚 oldest English language daily newspaperFrom today (Thursday 29 May) copies from three centuries of the historic Belfast title will become accessible to the public online for the first timetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/venki-ramakrishnan-has-been-reappointed-as-a-board-member-of-the-british-library2024-11-13T12:00:04+00:00Venki Ramakrishnan has been reappointed as a Board Member of the British Library皇冠体育app Secretary of State has reappointed Venki Ramakrishnan as Board Member for the British Library for a 4 year term from 15 June 2024 to 14 June 2028.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-board-members-appointed-to-the-british-library2024-02-29T09:30:18+00:00Two Board Members appointed to the British Library皇冠体育app Secretary of State has appointed Shobi Khan and Kate Mosse CBE as Board Members to the British Library, for terms of 4 years commencing 1 March 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/giles-adams-appointed-to-the-british-library-board2023-10-26T09:30:15+01:00Giles Adams appointed to the British Library Board皇冠体育app Secretary of State has appointed Giles Adams as a Board Member of the British Library for a term of 4 years commencing 2 October 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/library-book-loan-payment-scheme-updated-to-benefit-authors2023-10-10T14:30:55+01:00Library book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authorsLibrary book loan payment scheme updated to benefit authors enabling authors to earn up to 拢6,600 from loans of their books from libraries.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/three-board-members-reappointed-to-the-british-library2023-09-06T12:00:08+01:00Three Board Members reappointed to the British Library皇冠体育app Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Dr Jeremy Silver, Laela Pakpour Tabrizi and Dr Wei Yang for four year terms commencing 13 May 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/authors-to-benefit-from-updated-library-book-loan-payment-scheme2023-06-28T16:44:32+01:00Authors to benefit from updated library book loan payment scheme皇冠体育app Government is today launching a consultation on proposed changes to the Public Lending Right Scheme to ensure authors are paid their fair share when their work is enjoyed by library users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dame-carol-black-appointed-as-british-library-chair2018-06-25T10:00:03+01:00Dame Carol Black Appointed as British Library Chair皇冠体育app Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP has appointed Dame Carol Black as Chair of the British Library for a term of 4 years commencing on 1 September 2018.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-extend-public-lending-right-scheme-to-e-book-authors2017-02-24T12:57:30+00:00Government to extend Public Lending Right scheme to e-book authorsA Government fund that compensates authors for loaning their works for free from public libraries in Great Britain will be extended to include e-lending. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/culture-secretary-reappoints-two-british-library-board-members2016-03-08T12:41:23+00:00Culture Secretary Reappoints Two British Library Board MembersCulture Secretary John Whittingdale has reappointed Dr Robert Black and Mr Patrick Plant as Board Members of the British Library for second terms of four years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-library-building-receives-highest-listed-status2015-08-01T00:15:04+01:00British Library building receives highest listed statusIconic and world-famous library is among 8 UK libraries to receive listed status.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/6-board-members-appointed-the-the-british-library-by-the-secretary-of-state-for-culture-media-and-sport2015-03-27T16:46:54+00:006 Board Members appointed the the British Library by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.Jonathan Callaway BA ACIB JP, Tracy Chevalier, Martin Dickson, Sir John Ritblat, Dr Simon Thurley CBE and Prof Dame Helen Wallace DBE CMG FBA have been appointed as Board Members to the British Library, each for a term of 4 鈥�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/library-funding-boost-to-help-more-entrepreneurs2015-03-12T09:35:20+00:00Library funding boost to help more entrepreneursEnterprising Libraries across the country will receive over 拢650,000 to support entrepreneurs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/david-barclay-and-dr-stephen-page-reappointed-as-trustees-of-the-british-library2015-01-28T10:47:09+00:00David Barclay and Dr Stephen Page reappointed as Trustees of the British LibraryCulture Secretary reappoints David Barclay and Dr Stephen Page for four more years, to 25 January 2019.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baroness-blackstone-reappointed-as-chair-of-the-british-library2014-04-03T16:43:06+01:00Baroness Blackstone reappointed as Chair of the British Library皇冠体育app Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Baroness Tessa Blackstone as Chair of the British Library. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/enterprising-libraries-delivering-entrepreneurs-for-the-future2013-07-03T10:11:00+01:00Enterprising libraries: delivering entrepreneurs for the futureLibraries across the country can now bid for additional funding to help budding local entrepreneurs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-support-for-local-libraries-and-businesses2013-02-11T13:32:00+00:00New support for local libraries and businessesThousands of people will receive support to start their own business.