The wide-spanning impact of our local libraries extends far beyond what most of us would think, which makes them utterly deserving of our support.

As library workers and UNISON members, Shazziah Rock and Jo Foster-Murdoch are ideally placed to share the staggering impact of library services, the support they provide for equality issues, and how you can get involved in keeping our libraries thriving.

This episode of The UNISON Podcast covers:

• The remarkable reach that libraries’ work touches

• Why libraries are essential to local communities

• The work within libraries to support equality

• What to do if you see local library staff having hours cut