North East Lincolnshire - Libraries Advisory Board Opportunities
North East Lincolnshire Libraries Advisory Board
Residents and local stakeholders are being invited to join our new Libraries Advisory Board, so that they can support us with their personal/professional experience, networks, skills and knowledge.
This will be an opportunity to contribute to the future development of the North East Lincolnshire Library service, including the development of future strategy, working in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council and Lincs Inspire Limited.
Applications should be e-mailed to: morgan.toner@nelincs.gov.uk
Who Should Apply
This is a voluntary role, ideal for those who want to contribute their experience, local insight and passion and have a specific interest and expertise in the following areas:
- The role and purpose of public libraries
- Education, literacy and lifelong learning
- Statutory services funding and appropriate grant funding
- Creativity and community engagement
- Digital Inclusivity
- Community demographics and data intelligence
- Community Health & Wellbeing
- Marketing, audience participation and development
Required commitment
Board meetings will take place quarterly in person where possible, with the option of hybrid meeting arrangements available. Task and finish sub-groups to focus on specific areas of development may be set up, as required. In these instances, volunteers from the Libraries Advisory Board members will be sought.
How to Apply
Further information on the Libraries Advisory Board is included within the background document and information on the findings of the Select Committee is to be found in the July 2026 Cabinet report. Applicants are asked to submit a CV (max 2-pages), and a short supporting statement (no more than 500 words) outlining:
- Why you are interested in becoming a Libraries Advisory Board member
- What you feel you could bring to the Libraries Advisory Board role, including appropriate experience and skills
Applications should be e-mailed to: morgan.toner@nelincs.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026
Informal discussions for shortlisted applicants will be held W/C 7th December 2026.
For informal enquiries or an initial conversation about the role, please contact: nick.browning@nelincs.gov.uk