The document outlines the plans for the new Library of Birmingham, which aims to be a world-class library and knowledge hub that stimulates partnerships across sectors to support learning, skills, enterprise, creativity and community. It discusses the library's goals of being sustainable, universally accessible, and driving Birmingham's knowledge economy by showcasing innovation and cultural assets through both physical and digital services.

1. Brian Gambles Assistant Director, Culture, Birmingham City Council San Antonio, May 2010 Library: Powerhouse of the Knowledge Economy

16. South Yardley 30 new businesses in six weeks from a derelict shop

17. Key Themes Develop an Enterprise Culture Creating business opportunities New start-up businesses New Pathways into Business Helping Companies to grow Building sustainable infrastructure Joint ventures & collaboration … Enterprise…..

18. Key Themes … Creativity….. Access to Market Research Exploitation of new markets Protecting Ideas and IPR Generating Ideas Supporting Creative Industries Showcasing Local Talent Environmental /ICT Awareness Developing Innovation Building Knowledge Economy

19. Key Themes … Learning….. Accredited and Informal learning Advice Clinics/ Workshops Business & Leadership Skills Combating Worklessness Creating & Sharing Knowledge Life and Work Skills Learning Support on demand Online and Blended Learning Signposting & Training

20. … inspirational….. Raising Business Awareness Improve Local Economy & Individual Quality of Life New ways of living & working Creative Communities Changing perceptions and raising aspirations Providing a ladder / pathway via Open Access & Diversity Making Dreams Happen Key Themes

22. - Creative Reality Build A Brand

27. Now part of Rep theatre in 2009/10 Actors Training Programme ONC professional actor courses (22). Find work with the Rep on graduating, Half company appearing in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as support, Wanted whole company! Also work doing “talking heads, videos and podcasts” Commissions – MB college / Sutton College/ Big Peg / BCC Youth Service (literary week) Schools Programme – social issues, citizenship, diversity, life skills - it’s not about doing nice bits of literature for the English Departments. Youth company (2) formed as well as a touring company

29. Everyone Knows I am Looking Shadowlands Treeoria ART IN A WINDOW

36. LIBRARY OF BIRMINGHAM Opens June 2013

38. Big City Plan To create a world class city centre, planning for next 20 years, and to be in the top 20 most liveable cities in the world

41. The Library of the Future The Library Experience A Centre for Knowledge LIBRARY OF BIRMINGHAM

44. The Knowledge Hub Produces: interactions and impact Is concerned with: the quality and effectiveness of the interaction between people and information Can bring about: change in individuals, organisations, communities and society Showcases and celebrates innovation

45. What is a library in the 21 st century? A new partnership – a new contract - with business, colleges, universities, voluntary sector, creative industries, cultural and arts organisations, writers, performers, schools the community… a knowledge hub… a social learning hub