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July 31, 2013 No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 31st July
Council defends decision to stock extremist books at Woolwich library
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/10214547/Council-defends-decision-to-stock-extremist-books-Woolwich-library.html

Booktrade Info : 31st July
Irate UK librarians call for no confidence vote on Minister Vaizey
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/48680

Good Library Guide : 31st July
Copyright- libraries – and the changing world of access
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/07/copyright_libra.html

Swindon Advertiser : 31st July
Call for ‘friends’ to support Liden library
Residents are needed to help promote and support the library’s services, to fundraise and have a say in how to get the best out of the facility.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10582223.Call_for____friends____to_support_Liden_library/

Spalding Guardian : 28th July
Letter | Meeting was to find ways to shift the cost
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/library-closures-meeting-was-to-find-ways-to-shift-the-cost-1-5323000

Dr Zakir Naik

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July 30, 2013 No Comments

Local Government Chronicle : 29th July
Grants to be cut by extra £95m to plug gap in safety net
Funding for councils is set to be cut by an  extra £95m next year after the government miscalculated aspects of this  year’s funding settlement.  The Department for Communities & Local Government has  informed councils it will have to hold back millions of pounds more of  revenue support grant in order to plug a hole in this year’s settlement.
http://www.lgcplus.com/news/grants-to-be-cut-by-extra-95m-to-plug-gap-in-safety-net/5061706.article

Public Libraries News : 27th July
Editorial | Lincolnshire Council’s consultation gets into further hot water … and has national implications
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/lincolnshire-councils-consultation-gets-into-further-hot-water-and-has-national-implications.html

The Lincolnite : 30th July
Save Lincolnshire Libraries campaign gathers over 1k signatures
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/07/save-lincolnshire-libraries-campaign-gathers-over-1k-signatures/

Sleaford Standard : 30th July
Library cuts an ‘act of cultural vandalism’
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/community/community-news/library-cuts-an-act-of-cultural-vandalism-1-5335091

Skegness Standard : 30th July
Lincolnshire libraries consultation event in Skegness branded ‘shallow and hollow’
“I know how difficult it is not only to recruit volunteers but to keep them,” he said.
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/community/community-news/lincolnshire-libraries-consultation-event-in-skegness-branded-shallow-and-hollow-1-5335041

Map – Libraries under threat in Lincolnshire
Courtesy of the Lincolnshire Echo
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=217062332544367856383.0004df9413e94600b029c&msa=0

THE GUARDIAN : 30th July
Lambeth’s library app challenges residents to make tough choices
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/jul/30/lambeth-library-app-challenges-residents

This Is Local London : 30th July
All Surrey libraries to lose music CDs by next year
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10578527.All_Surrey_libraries_to_lose_music_CDs_by_next_year/

skegness library

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July 29, 2013 No Comments

LocalGov : 29th July
Croydon outsources library services
The council has signed an eight-year contract with John Laing Integrated Services (JLIS).
http://www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=110572

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 29th July
Judicial review process to be made tougher
The Ministry of Justice is to make it tougher for judicial reviews to be   brought to court, following concerns that the procedure is being abused by   pressure groups and campaigners.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10208078/Judicial-review-process-to-be-made-tougher.html

Boston Standard : 29th July
Council bosses defend Boston venue choice for library consultation
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/council-bosses-defend-boston-venue-choice-for-library-consultation-1-5329579

MK Web : 28th July
MK libraries performing above the national average
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Community/MK-libraries-performing-above-the-national-average-20130728130017.htm

barristers

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July 27, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Guardian : 27th July
Protestors wanted public hanging claim
They said the 2001 census used to identify libraries under threat did  not reflect growth in the area – and the meeting was nothing more than a seminar to discuss how they could volunteer to run their facilities.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/campaigns/protestors-wanted-public-hanging-claim-1-5327931

Barnsley Chronicle : 27th July
Council ‘will not close any libraries’
http://www.barnsley-chronicle.co.uk/news/article/6789/council-will-not-close-any-libraries

Carnegie Trust
The Future of Public Libraries
http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/changing-minds/knowledge—culture/the-future-of-libraries

Holbeach library

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July 26, 2013 No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 24th July
Children ‘too distracted by technology to listen to stories’
It has revamped its library and introduced a Jackanory-style “storytelling   space” to encourage teachers, librarians and visiting authors to read aloud   to young children.
Miss Kelleher said children were “growing up in a world that’s filled with   white noise”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/10200487/Children-too-distracted-by-technology-to-listen-to-stories.html

Question Everything : 25th July
Is that gross breadsticks or net breadsticks?
I know things can be fractious between  campaigners and librarians and we won’t agree everything but I hope we  can agree on this, Vaizey isn’t doing the job he is paid to do.
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/is-that-gross-breadsticks-or-net.html?m=1

This Is Bristol : 26th July
Will we  ruin  library for  sake of 30 private school places?
I quote  from an email received by me from a serving member of the  lending library staff who is muzzled by their contract of employment.
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/ruin-library-sake-30-private-school-places/story-19573123-detail/story.html#axzz2a7vfvl1D

Petition: Retain Bristol Central Library
Anyone can sign – so please sign ! 
http://epetitions.bristol.gov.uk/epetition_core/community/petition/2348

ITV News : 26th July
Lincolnshire | Video – Row over library closures
A Lincolnshire community says their children are being let down by the council’s plan to close two thirds of their libraries. There are currently 45 libraries in the county, but the council would like to stop running 30 of them. Volunteers and a mobile service would  be left to fill the gap. Michael Billington reports.
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-07-26/row-over-library-closures/

Skegness Standard : 26th July
Consultation into library closures to be held in Skegness            
The consultation itself has also been branded a ‘skewed, disingenuous  process’, which fails to give those completing it a chance to properly  air their views.
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/consultation-into-library-closures-to-be-held-in-skegness-1-5326943

Express & Star : 26th July
Work to start soon on new Wolverhampton library hubs
Work will begin within weeks to create  controversial community ‘hubs’, which will bring library services and  community centres under one roof.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2013/07/26/work-to-start-soon-on-new-wolverhampton-library-hubs/

Manchester Evening News : 25th July
Rochdale | Libraries are spared axe – but they must offer more
Coun Williams said the no-closure policy would apply to all 17 of the borough’s libraries and the mobile library.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/libraries-spared-axe–must-5314060

Shelf Free : 26th July
‘Frictionless’ ebook lending from public libraries
http://shelffree.org.uk/2013/07/26/frictionless-ebook-lending-from-public-libraries/

Telegraph & Argus : 26th July
Bradford | MP Philip Davies visits reprieved Wilsden library
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10573053.MP_Philip_Davies_visits_reprieved_Wilsden_library/

Kidderminster Shuttle : 24th July
Worcestershire | Bewdley Library could be moved to health centre
http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/10568248.Bewdley_Library_could_be_moved_to_health_centre/

Low Hill library

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July 25, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 25th July
CILIP to debate ‘no confidence’ motion in Vaizey
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-debate-no-confidence-motion-vaizey.html

Communitiesagainstthecuts.com : 25th July
Library campaigners slam business influence on arrangements to run Library of Birmingham
Library campaigners have criticised the unrepresentative composition of the proposed Strategic Management Board of the Library of  Birmingham.
http://communitiesagainstthecuts.com/2013/07/25/library-campaigners-slam-business-influence-on-arrangements-to-run-library-of-birmingham/

THE BOOKSELLER : 25th July
Luton set for library closures
Five of the area’s eight libraries, as well as its mobile service, are  being considered for either closure, relocation or downsizing. At least  two are expecting to be closed.
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/luton-set-library-closures.html

Luton Today : 25th July
Libraries face axe in council’s saving schemes
more detail
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/education/libraries-face-axe-in-council-s-saving-schemes-1-5318846

Stamford Mercury : 25th July
Library campaigners secure meeting in the Deepings            
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-secure-meeting-in-the-deepings-1-5322916

This Is Lincolnshire : 25th July
Residents “not given enough time” to ask questions at library consultation
Councillor Worth was asked whether libraries would re-open in the result of an  economic boom in the future.  Councillor Worth said: “Not if our group  (Conservative) is in control of the council – but it is a democracy.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Residents-given-time-ask-questions-library/story-19568153-detail/story.html#axzz2a4h72Ins

Louth Leader : 25th July
Fury over library consultation not taking place in Mablethorpe or Sutton on Sea but instead in Louth where services are not at risk
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/fury-over-library-consultation-not-taking-place-in-mablethorpe-or-sutton-on-sea-but-instead-in-louth-where-services-are-not-at-risk-1-5317078

Independent Catholic News : 25th July
Christian bookshops get major boost from charity book scheme
A charity that helps churches give good Christian books to libraries  in their community is now working through Christian bookshops, giving  them a much-needed boost.
http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=23012

save deepings library

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July 24, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 23rd July
Edinburgh visitors up 15%: the England/Scotland divide
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/edinburgh-visitors-up-15-the-englandscotland-divide.html

Good Library Guide : 23rd July
Fact or friction
The  Sieghart programme is a nonsense on several levels – and this is only  one of them.  ‘Friction’ in this context  is a nonsense –  in life no  one should  aim to do things less well than they can be done. That is called  mediocrity.
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/07/fact_or_frictio.html

Market Rasen Mail : 23rd July
Caistor library set up an example to county
Caistor’s county councillor has spoken out against plans to scrap the town’s council-run library – and says user numbers are actually rising.  Conservative councillor Tony Turner made his feelings clear at Caistor Town Council’s monthly meeting, backing up his  argument with striking figures.
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/community/people/caistor-library-set-up-an-example-to-county-1-5312429

iMap Libraries Blog : 24th July
Who loses when libraries close?
http://imaplibraries.wordpress.com/2013/07/24/who-loses-when-libraries-close/

library plough hill

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July 23, 2013 No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 23rd July
Alan Wylie | New blog – Localism and Libraries
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/localism-and-libraries.html

Horncastle News : 23rd July
Campaigners ready to fight to save Lincolnshire’s libraries            
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/campaigners-ready-to-fight-to-save-lincolnshire-s-libraries-1-5312275

Southport Visitor : 23rd July
Fate of some of Southport’s libraries remains unknown as cabinet members reject two community proposals
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2013/07/23/fate-of-some-of-southport-s-libraries-remains-unknown-as-cabinet-members-reject-two-community-proposals-101022-33633734/

Ledbury Reporter : 23rd July
Herefordshire libraries: Don’t write final chapter on vital resource
I love my role at the library, but what it has shown me is that there is  no way at all that I could ever sub for a genuine librarian.
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10556442.Herefordshire_libraries__Don___t_write_final_chapter_on_vital_resource/

This Is South Wales : 23rd July
Library is result of residents’ labours
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Library-result-residents-labours/story-19555671-detail/story.html#axzz2Zrkvakck

Buxton Advertiser : 23rd July
Plans scrapped for new Glossop library
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/plans-scrapped-for-new-glossop-library-1-5879292

SWLondoner : 23rd July
Protests outside Wimbledon library as rumours circulate it could be closed
http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/23072057-protests-outside-wimbledon-library-rumours-circulate-it-could-be-closed

This Is Local London : 23rd July
Residents launch ‘Save Wimbledon Library’ campaign over redevelopment fears
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10564109.Residents_launch__Save_Wimbledon_Library__campaign_over_redevelopment_fears/

wimbledon-library

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July 22, 2013 No Comments

Fortune Magazine : 22nd July
Amazon versus your public library
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/07/22/amazon-9/

Spalding Guardian : 22nd July
Video | Protestors make voices heard at libraries consultation
Coun Phil Dilks led the protest outside. He said: “We’re objecting to  the consultation being held 11 miles away when most residents are at  work.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/protestors-make-voices-heard-at-libraries-consultation-1-5309410

books1

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July 21, 2013 No Comments

Rutland Times : 21st July
Lincolnshire villages could lose mobile libraries
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/lincolnshire-villages-could-lose-mobile-libraries-1-5304600

Spalding Guardian : 21st July
‘You have the power to save your library’
At a well-attended public meeting last Thursday at the Deeping Community Centre regarding the closure of the Deepings library, the two senior  representatives, Nick Worth and Jonathon Platt,  were unavailable to  make their case – despite reassurances they would face the public.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/campaigns/you-have-the-power-to-save-your-library-1-5304931

lincolnshire county council

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July 20, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 20th July A library is not just about books: it’s also a place for the vulnerable If another 400 UK libraries close by 2016, as predicted, the true loss to society will be even greater than we realise
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/20/libraries-books-place-for-vulnerable

Guardian Series : 20th July Buckhurst Hill Library to open two extra days each week The library will be open and fully staffed by Essex County Council  Library staff on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am until 5pm.   The extended hours are thanks to a partnership between Buckhurst Hill Parish Council and Essex County Council that will see both organisations share accommodation.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/efnews/10561878.Buckhurst_Hill_Library_to_open_two_extra_days_each_week/

Buckhurst hill library

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July 19, 2013 No Comments

They Work For You : 18th July Written Answer – Q Public Libraries | The minimum statutory requirement http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-07-18a.162017.h&s=speaker%3A11905#g162017.r0

THE GUARDIAN | Culture Professionals Network : 18th July
Arts Council England’s annual review – what’s your verdict?
As culture professionals, we want to know how the Arts Council impacted your 2012/13 – for better or for worse
Darlington & Stockton Times : 19th July
Cockerton Library at risk of closure again, council leader admits
The Friends of Darlington Libraries group no longer meets regularly but  Mike Crawley, who was a member of the group, said: “The reason the  volunteers have drifted off is that people who are in charge of the  libraries in Darlington said no to anything we asked to do.”
 Forbes.com : 18th July Does The Library Of The Future Have Books? http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremygreenfield/2013/07/18/does-the-library-of-the-future-have-books/
cockerton library
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July 18, 2013 No Comments

Bucks Free Press : 17th July Sir Terry Pratchett returns to Beaconsfield Library
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10554442.Sir_Terry_Pratchett_returns_to_Beaconsfield_Library/

BBC News : 18th July Almost 40% of army recruits have reading age of 11, MPs warn
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23346693

York Press : 18th July Social enterprise will run York’s libraries despite union’s warnings of ‘risk‘
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10555942.Social_enterprise_will_run_York___s_libraries_despite_union___s_warnings_of____risk___/

This Is Lincolnshire : 18th July War Horse author blasts library closure plans after Lincoln visit
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/War-Horse-author-blasts-library-closure-plans/story-19537817-detail/story.html#axzz2ZOdzXBKw

This Is Lincolnshire : 18th July
Cabinet member reveals strong community response to library cuts in Lincolnshire “It is not about closing libraries. We want communities to come forward and run them if they can. Eighteen of the libraries have had interest and I am staggered by that response.  What I would say is if people expect  their libraries to close then that is most likely what will happen.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Cabinet-member-reveals-strong-community-response/story-19535968-detail/story.html

This Is Lancashire : 18th July Bury’s libraries to become more self-service The decision was met with criticism from opposition councillors, and  Bury Conservative leader Iain Gartside blasted the announcement of job  losses.
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/10557320.Bury_s_libraries_to_become_more_self_service/

Gazette Series : 18th July Anger as South Gloucestershire Council announces funds from Waitrose development in Chipping Sodbury will be spent on services in Yate
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/10552918.Public_money_from_new_Waitrose_development_in_Chipping_Sodbury_will_be_spent_on_Yate_Library/

Solihull Observer : 18th July Protestors fail in bid to halt library move
“We are also very worried about taking on a 25 year lease in an expensive retail unit in Parkgate at a  time when the library service budget is facing cutbacks elsewhere.”
http://www.solihullobserver.co.uk/2013/07/18/news-Protestors-fail-in-bid-to-halt-library-move-78128.html

michael morpurgo in a library

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July 17, 2013 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 17th July
The austerity story: How Spain fell in love with books again as locals flood back to libraries
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-austerity-story-how-spain-fell-in-love-withbooks-again-as-locals-flood-back-to-libraries-8714705.html

Spalding Today : 17th July
Community shows united front in fight for (Deepings) library
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/community-shows-united-front-in-fight-for-library-1-5289535

Socialist Party : 17th July
Lincolnshire – save our libraries
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/774/17115/17-07-2013/lincolnshire-save-our-libraries

They Work For You : 15th July
Written Answer | Ed Vaizey to Jonathan Ashworth MP | Public Libraries: Electronic Publishing
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-07-15a.164737.h&s=%22public+library%22+OR+%22public+libraries%22+OR+%22library+service%22

Bellingham Herald : 17th July
Report: 30 percent of Americans without Internet access
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/07/17/3096457/report-30-percent-of-americans.html

community meeting about deepings library

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July 16, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 15th July
Motion of no confidence in the libraries minister Ed Vaizey
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/motion-of-no-confidence-in-the-libraries-minister-ed-vaizey.html

Question Everything : 16th July
The first rule of politics: never believe anything until it’s been officially denied
Vaizey has redefined hypocrisy in his role as library minister and he must be held to account, his inaction is utterly contemptible and shameful.
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/the-first-rule-of-politics-never.html

Horncastle News : 16th July
Lincs | Council concern over library proposals            
Councillor Ann Wayne felt that LCC were not  conducting a proper consultation.  “This isn’t a consultation, they are  just telling us what they are going to do.  To do this is very short  sighted and stupid.  I would be against any hours being cut down.”http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/council-concern-over-library-proposals-1-5289272

The Lincolnite : 16th July
Lincoln library consultation meeting announced
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/07/lincoln-library-consultation-meeting-announced/

News North Wales : 16th July
Council to discuss future for libraries
Flintshire Council’s strategy for its libraries for the next three years will be considered by cabinet members tomorrow.
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/124592/council-to-discuss-future-for-libraries.aspx

Good Library Guide : 16th July
No confidence in CILIP
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/07/no_confidence_i.html

lincoln library

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July 15, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th July
Vaizey confirms PLR extension
The changes will only apply to loans made on site in libraries, and not to those digital loans made remotely.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-confirms-plr-extension.html

Henley Standard : 15th July
Residents back plan to keep (Benson) library open
The group wants to maintain the current opening hours with a full-time librarian on site at all times.  It plans to raise £5,000 a year, most of which will be used to  top up the 20 staff hours by “buying” five additional staff hours each  week. The rest will go towards expenses, prizes and a new item for the  library every year.
http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=1312042

ebook kindle

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July 14, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 13th July
Editorial |1 2 3 Creepy House!
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/1-2-3-creepy-house.html

Iran Book News Agency : 14th July
Library campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016 in U.K.
http://www.ibna.ir/vdchzknzx23nqid.01t2.html

Boston Standard : 14th July
Lincolnshire | Campaign group vows to fight library closures – and searches for help in Boston
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/campaign-group-vows-to-fight-library-closures-and-searches-for-help-in-boston-1-5280426

creepy house

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July 13, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Today : 13th July
Almost 180 jobs face axe if libraries go
“I have to say it’s cultural vandalism what they are doing.  Lincolnshire has the least educated workforce in the country and we  have the lowest number of students who stay on at school to achieve  their full educational potential.  Libraries are important for  education, they are not just the hub of communities, which ours is.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/crime/almost-180-jobs-face-axe-if-libraries-go-1-5280833

Stamford Mercury : 13th July
Lincolnshire | Concerns over threat to mobile libraries            
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/community/community-news/concerns-over-threat-to-mobile-libraries-1-5278267

Grimsby Telegraph : 13th July
Plan for major overhaul of library
“To do that, we need to ask users and the wider community what they want and expect from the  service and design it to reflect that within the resources we will have  available in future.”
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Plan-major-overhaul-town-centre-library/story-19516516-detail/story.html

Thame Gazette : 13th July
Buckinghamshire | ‘E-book lending set to go through the roof – but it doesn’t spell end of libraries’            
E-book lending by Bucks libraries will go ‘through the roof’ in the  near future – but library buildings will survive as community hubs. That is the view of David Jones, who runs the library service in Bucks.
http://www.thametoday.co.uk/news/local/e-book-lending-set-to-go-through-the-roof-but-it-doesn-t-spell-end-of-libraries-1-5268373

mobile library 2

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July 12, 2013 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 12th July
Campaigners warn of libraries in crisis across England
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/campaigners-warn-of-libraries-in-crisis-across-england-8706460.html

THE GUARDIAN : 12th July
Library campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jul/12/library-campaigners-1000-closures-2016

Public Libraries News : 11th July
DCMS to consult on abolishing an already abolished  libraries body … with resultant changes to the 1964 Act that make  libraries statutory
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/dcms-to-consult-on-abolishing-an-already-abolished-libraries-body-with-resultant-changes-to-the-1964-act-that-make-libraries-statutory.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th July
US ‘ahead of UK on library advocacy’ 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/us-ahead-uk-library-advocacy.html

Schoolsimprovement.net : 12th July
Sutton Trust Report | Clever but poor boys ‘are 30 months behind richer peers in reading’
http://schoolsimprovement.net/clever-but-poor-boys-are-30-months-behind-richer-peers-in-reading/
and : 12th July – THE GUARDIAN
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jul/12/education-poverty-clever-pupils-reading-gap

BBC News : 12th July
Class divide in boys’ reading skills seen in Pisa scores
Research for the Sutton Trust educational charity says Scotland’s gap is the highest in the developed world, while England’s is the second  highest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23271555

Civilsociety.co.uk : 12th July
£1m Paul Hamlyn grant will support reading flashmobs, apps and games
A library-based youth reading and volunteering programme that was highly commended at this year’s Charity Awards has just won £1m from the Paul  Hamlyn Foundation to enable it to scale up to reach 13 times as many  young people.
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/news/content/15717/1m_paul_hamlyn_grant_will_support_reading_flashmobs_and_reading-inspired_apps

This Is Bristol : 11th July
Letter | This will harm our wilting cultural reputation
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/harm-wilting-cultural-reputation/story-19503794-detail/story.html

Guardian Series : 12th July
Busy Harrow Green Community Library staff double opening days, appoint honorary president and launch website
The volunteer run Harrow Green Community Library, based at the Epicentre in West Street, Leytonstone, is now open two days a week.  Its new honorary president is a Councillor.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/10544707.Busy_library_staff_double_opening_days__appoint_honorary_president_and_launch_website/

Rutland Times : 12th July
Lincolnshire | Video: Deepings MP John Hayes backs library campaign            
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/video-deepings-mp-john-hayes-backs-library-campaign-1-5280199

Good Library Guide : 12th July
Battersea Power Station to be the new National Public Library
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/

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The inaction of the DCMS has been highlighted by national campaigners.

The Bookseller: 11th July 2013

Library Campaign wards of library ‘slaughter’

The Guardian: 12th July 2013

Library Campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016

The Independent: 12th July 2013

Campaigners warn of libraries in crisis across England 

Ms Swaffield said library users had appealed “time and again” to culture minister Ed Vaizey to intervene against the mass closures, “but he does nothing. And he does nothing about libraries that stay open but now provide a far worse service.

Iran Book News Agency: 14th July 2013

Library campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016 in U.K.

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