Welcome!

Books & Business is a pioneering programme in the East of England, which aims to develop innovative and mutually-beneficial partnerships between businesses and public libraries. It is driven by the possibilities reading and literature offer to the commercial sector.

The programme is funded by Arts & Business East, The Reading Agency, the East of England Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (EEMLAC) and the Society of Chief Librarians, East

What's the Story?

Events at-a-glance

Case Studies

Unilever
Monday 05 December 2005 - At Unilever great value is placed upon people‘s creative energies. The company‘s Project Catalyst was devised to promote creativity and enhance communication.
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Ford
Sunday 04 December 2005 - For many workers at Ford‘s assembly plant at Dagenham, long shifts, short lunch breaks and unsociable hours makes a visit to the library a low priority. This problem was recognised by both management and the trades unions, whose jointly operated Employee Development and Assistance.
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How reading and libraries can play a role in your business horizons
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The Books & Business pioneering partnership model was developed in the East of England by: Arts & Business East; The Reading Agency; the East of England Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (EEMLAC); the Society of Chief Librarians East; and 10 local authorities.