North Yorkshire County Council and North Yorkshire Music Action Zone win 2012 CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award (UK)

Judges for the 21st CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award have rewarded staff at North Yorkshire County Council and North Yorkshire Music Action Zone for showing the powerful and positive impact that libraries have on their communities. The ceremony, organised annually by The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, took place this year at the House of Commons, where Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey presented the winners with their trophy and a cheque for £4000. In a year marred with drastic cuts and uncertainty for the sector, the Libraries Change Lives Award has become more even more important in recognising outstanding library-based initiatives enriching lives and strengthening communities