Widening Access to the British Library's Collections and Services

Dr Aquiles Alencar-Brayner walks through some of the extraordinary projects led at the British Library which aim to engage and encourage interaction with the general public. The role of libraries is changing. Dr Aquiles Alencar-Brayner will discuss how the British Library is embracing the new opportunities offered by digital media and tools, especially through its innovative BL Labs programme, fostering a closer and more dynamic engagement with different audiences.