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December 6, 2013 No Comments

BBC News : 6th December
Somerset | Library volunteers scheme criticised by community group
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-25256102

THE GUARDIAN : 6th December
Authors’ Public Lending Right payments frozen
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/06/authors-public-lending-right-payments-frozen

THE BOOKSELLER : 6th December
Pembrokeshire reviews mobile libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/pembrokeshire-reviews-mobile-libraries.html

BBC News : 6th December
Bristol Central Library basement to become school
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-25230410

Bristol Post : 5th December
Bristol Central Library decision: School gets nod to create classrooms
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-Central-Library-decision-School-gets-nod/story-20267383-detail/story.html

Crosby Herald : 5th December
Carnegie Library future on the line after council reject rescue package 
http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2013/12/05/carnegie-library-future-on-the-line-after-council-reject-rescue-package-68459-34111752/

This Is Lincolnshire : 5th December
Lincolnshire library campaigners could launch council legal action
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Library-campaigners-launch-council-legal-action/story-20258814-detail/story.html#axzz2mhA3T6xb

Spalding Today : 6th December
Councillor blasts ‘great Deeping library betrayal’
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/councillor-blasts-great-deeping-library-betrayal-1-5733359

Sleaford Standard : 5th December
Executive goes ahead with library plans
“Many of these thirty libraries are very busy, with over 40,000 visitors through the door.  As a volunteer, taking full responsibility for funding and running a substantial library is a tough call.”
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/executive-goes-ahead-with-library-plans-1-5731985

Redditch Standard : 6th December
Worcestershire | Cuts could hit library opening times
http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2013/12/06/news-Cuts-could-hit-library-opening-times-91824.html

Bristol Central Library

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December 5, 2013 No Comments

Welsh Government : 3rd December
Written Statement – Public Libraries in Wales
http://wales.gov.uk/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2013/8265614/?lang=en#

The Star : 5th December
Sheffield pupils take library battle to Town Hall
The youngsters also handed over 200 copies of a survey completed by pupils in primary and secondary schools in south-west Sheffield – the findings of which showed almost two-thirds of children would stop using libraries altogether if their local Totley Library was to close.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/sheffield-pupils-take-library-battle-to-town-hall-1-6297168

Sheffield Telegraph : 5th December
Pupils urge council rethink over libraries
more detail
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/pupils-urge-council-rethink-over-libraries-1-6297046

Swindon.gov : 4th December
Library Strategy consultation to be discussed by Cabinet
http://www.swindon.gov.uk/News/Pages/Library-Strategy-consultation-to-be-discussed-by-Cabinet.aspx

Bristol1247 : 5th December
Cabinet live: Bristol mayor to decide on Central Library school plan
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/12/05/cabinet-live-bristol-mayor-to-decide-on-central-library-school-plan-53861/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bristol247+%28Bristol247.com%29

Milford & West Wales Mercury : 5th December
Pembrokeshire | Council to review mobile libraries
http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/10856818.Council_to_review_mobile_libraries/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 5th December
Library Staff Speak
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/12/05/lincolnshire-library-staff-speak/ 

Public Libraries News : 4th December
Editorial | Maria Miller would be proud: Lincolnshire and that Arts Council England grant
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/12/maria-miller-would-be-proud-lincolnshire-and-that-arts-council-england-grant.html

Scunthorpe Telegraph : 4th December
Decision made on proposed changes to library services in Lincolnshire
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Decision-proposed-changes-library-services/story-20257901-detail/story.html

MK Web : 5th December
New Milton Keynes library taking shape
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Community/New-Milton-Keynes-library-taking-shape-20131205180000.htm 

Borehamwood Times : 5th December
Hertfordshire | Meeting in Borehamwood to discuss future of library service
detail is informative
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/10857596.A_library_service_for_the_future/

Totley Library

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December 4, 2013 No Comments

Save Lincs Libraries Campaign : 4th December
Inside the 2nd Dec Scrutiny Meeting – Two Voices
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/12/04/inside-the-2nd-dec-scrutiny-meeting-two-voices/

Lincolnshire Echo : 3rd December
“Democracy is dead”: Lincolnshire library funding cuts criticised
Chris Pain, of the UKIP Lincolnshire political group, was quick to voice his anger at the move.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Democracy-dead-Lincolnshire-library-funding-cuts/story-20253141-detail/story.html

Books

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December 3, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd December
ACE grant to library artists sparks controversy
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ace-grant-library-artists-sparks-controversy.html

Mancunian Matters : 3rd December
Is the end nigh for Greater Manchester’s libraries? 
http://mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/031213674-end-nigh-greater-manchesters-libraries-savage-cuts-and-ailing-visitor-numbers-make

ITV News : 3rd December
Lincolnshire Council closing libraries to save £2 million a year
Video report
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-12-03/lincolnshire-council-closing-libraries-to-save-2-million-a-year/

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd December
Lincolnshire library cuts passed by council
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/lincolnshire-library-cuts-passed-council.html

The Lincolnite : 3rd December
Lincolnshire libraries cuts plan approved
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/12/executive-approves-revised-plans-lincolnshire-library-services/

Grimsby Telegraph : 3rd December
Changes to library services in Lincolnshire are approved
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Changes-library-services-Lincolnshire-approved/story-20253280-detail/story.html

Market Rasen Mail : 3rd December
Lincolnshire County Council approves controversial library cuts
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/breaking-news-lincolnshire-county-council-approves-controversial-library-cuts-1-5725210Rutland & Stamford Mercury : 3rd December
County council votes to close Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/county-council-votes-to-close-deepings-library-1-5724922

This Is Lincolnshire : 3rd December
Lincolnshire libraries will be run by volunteers
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libaries-run-volunteers/story-20253043-detail/story.html 

Spalding Guardian : 3rd December
More than 30 libraries are shelved
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/more-than-30-libraries-are-shelved-1-5725220

Boston Standard : 3rd December
Council votes to go ahead with library cuts
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/council-votes-to-go-ahead-with-library-cuts-1-5725517

Horncastle News : 3rd December
County Council confirms plans for library service
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/breaking-news-county-council-confirms-plans-for-library-service-1-5725224

Grantham Journal : 3rd December
Future of Grantham Library decided
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/future-of-grantham-library-decided-1-5725419

Grimsby Telegraph : 3rd December
New plans for future of Lincolnshire’s libraries disappoint
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/New-plans-future-Lincolnshire-s-libraries/story-20252720-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 3rd December
Matt Goold: Libraries are more than just lots of books
They are a gift to ourselves, a collective good to ensure that knowledge is democratised. They are the secular cathedrals, thought in cold storage.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Matt-Goold-Libraries-just-lots-books/story-20251922-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 3rd December
Vicky Godfrey: Why libraries are so important to me
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Vicky-Godfrey-libraries-important/story-20251926-detail/story.html

Deepings

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December 2, 2013 No Comments

Harrogate News : 2nd December
Arts Council awards £100,000 to put artists into county libraries
http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2013/12/02/arts-council-awards-100000-put-artists-county-libraries/

Spalding Guardian : 2nd December
Library closures expected to be rubber stamped
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/library-closures-expected-to-be-rubber-stamped-1-5722539

THE GUARDIAN l 1st December
The Library: A World History by James WP Campbell and Will Pryce – review
It’s a strange world history of libraries, though, that doesn’t glance at the dismal goings-on elsewhere in Britain.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/01/library-world-history-campbell-pryce-review

Buxton Advertiser : 1st December
High Peak mobile libraries could face the axe
“To remove the mobile library service is to cut off an intellectual life-line, particularly for disabled people and the elderly.” – Berlie Doherty, resident & double Carnegie-Medal winner
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/high-peak-mobile-libraries-could-face-the-axe-1-6286480

library bus

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November 30, 2013 No Comments

This Is Lincolnshire : 30th November
Protesters took to city streets to say ‘no’ to library closures
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-Central-Library/story-20244645-detail/story.html#axzz2m88QFJqt

This Is Lincolnshire : 30th November
Protests against library closures planned today
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Protests-library-closures-planned-today/story-20244525-detail/story.html#axzz2m88QFJqt

Twitter : 30th November
Ashley Baxter ‏@DeepingDo 8h

Suggestion box Deepings library today. What’s the point @LincolnshireCC? You clearly don’t care what we say?!pic.twitter.com/IQa8icafNJ

feedback

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November 29, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 29th November
Library cuts ‘worse in deprived north’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-cuts-worse-deprived-north.html

CILIP : 28th November
Damaging library cuts are wrong and dangerous
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/damaging-library-cuts-are-wrong-and-dangerous

Public Libraries News : 28th November
The future of libraries: what the Guardian online debate found
A link to the debate is provided. It is worth seeing what people said
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/11/the-future-of-libraries-what-the-guardian-online-debate-found.html

Northern Scot : 29th November
Bid to save four Moray libraries fails 
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Bid-to-save-four-Moray-libraries-fails-29112013.htm

The Star : 29th November
Letter – Sheffield | Libraries are more important than offices
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/libraries-are-more-important-than-offices-1-6284622

Ashbourne News Telegraph : 29th November
Derbyshire | Public consultation plan for mobile library service
full details
http://www.ashbournenewstelegraph.co.uk/News/Public-consultation-plan-for-mobile-library-service-20131129110751.htm

Stamford Mercury : 29th November
Council uses data for the wrong Thurlby during library consultation
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/council-uses-data-for-the-wrong-thurlby-during-library-consultation-1-5716285

A Lincolnshire County Council mobile library

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November 28, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 28th November
Public Lending Right (PLR) and Volunteer Libraries 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/legal/public-lending-right-plr-and-volunteer-libraries

THE GUARDIAN : 28th November
Cuts may force councils to stop funding arts and leisure services by 2015
Study warns that authorities will have to focus on core services, leaving others such as libraries and leisure centres at risk
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/nov/28/local-council-funding-cuts-arts

PRIVATE EYE
Issue 1354 – p.29
Library News | Sheffield library cuts
In all good newsagents

The Scotsman : 28th November
Campaigners abandon Moray library closure fight
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/campaigners-abandon-moray-library-closure-fight-1-3212549

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th November
Newcastle to feature in library e-lending pilot
Cuts-stricken Newcastle is one of four authorities chosen by the Society of Chief Librarians to take part in the Sieghart Review pilots.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/newcastle-feature-library-e-lending-pilot.html

Derby Telegraph : 28th November
Outrage as Derbyshire County Council seeks ‘fat cat’ while planning mobile libraries axe
The council – which sparked anger earlier this year by adding a third highly-paid member of staff to the chief executive’s office – is now advertising for a strategic director of corporate resources, who will be paid between £108,087 and £118,895 a year.
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Outrage-county-seeks-fat-cat-planning-mobile/story-20229028-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 28th November
Derbyshire | Mobile libraries being scrapped is ‘diabolical’
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Mobile-libraries-to-be-scrapped-to-cut-costs-20131128160743.htm

Plymouth Herald : 28th November
Plymouth city libraries set to open an extra 11 hours a week
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-city-libraries-set-open-extra-11-hours/story-20235815-detail/story.html

Hemel Today : 27th November
Hertfordshire | Tell us what you want for the future of libraries
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/local/tell-us-what-you-want-for-the-future-of-libraries-1-5711583

News North Wales : 28th November
Denbighshire | Prestatyn’s new look library opens its doors
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/128698/prestatyn-s-new-look-library-opens-its-doors.aspx

mobile library derbyshire

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November 27, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Guardian : 26th November
Death knell sounds for our libraries
Deeping St James county councillor Phil Dilks says no groups are volunteering to run Market Deeping Library because the council is offering £5,000 a year while running costs are £25,000 and “people are not daft”.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/death-knell-sounds-for-our-libraries-1-5709562

Market Rasen Mail : 27th November
New library plan to save Caistor and Wragby facilities
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/new-library-plan-to-save-caistor-and-wragby-facilities-1-5710677

Press & Journal : 27th November
Moray | Leading author hits out at library closures 
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3485149

Bakewell Today : 27th November
Derbyshire | Council considers slashing library services  
full details of 4 ‘options’
http://www.bakewelltoday.co.uk/news/local/council-considers-slashing-library-services-1-6280433

Derby Telegraph : 27th November
Derbyshire’s mobile library service facing the axe 
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/End-road-Derbyshire-s-mobile-library-service/story-20227853-detail/story.html

Western Telegraph : 27th November
Future of Pembrokeshire’s mobile libraries uncertain
http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/county/10837483.Future_of_Pembrokeshire_s_mobile_libraries_uncertain/?ref=var_0

Cambrian News : 27th November
Wales | Public backlash fears over £9m council cuts
A council tax rise of five per cent is being proposed along with service cuts including the closure of Tregaron and New Quay libraries …
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36188/

Cambrian News : 27th November
Early retirements sought in bid to save £200,000
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36195/

Borehamwood Times : 27th November
Public meeting at 96 Shenley Road to shape future of library service in Hertfordshire
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/10837017.Public_meeting_to_shape_future_of_library_service/

Craven Herald : 27th November
Bradford | Silsden Library gets ready to open
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/10837557.Silsden_Library_gets_ready_to_open/

Market Deeping Library

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November 27, 2013 No Comments

Tomorrow, the Guardian will be hosting a debate focused around the following three questions:

• Why are library services so important and how are they changing?

• How can council library services be more resilient?

• What examples are there of councils reinventing the service?

You can join them, or leave comments and points in their open thread, which is already open for comments.

Want your say? You can email in your contributions to this email address: sarah.marsh@theguardian.com

http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/nov/25/libraries-future-service-councils

blib

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November 26, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th November
Desmond Clarke:  Library strategy
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/library-strategy.html

CILIP : 26th November
CILIP Council election result 
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/four-new-members-cilip-council-elected …

Nottingham Post : 26th November
The smallest libraries in the county are facing changes
It is expected that the libraries most suitable for community partnership approaches would be the smaller libraries, although the council would be open to proposals from all communities.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Smallest-facing-changes/story-20221639-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 26th November
Volunteers: the next chapter in a tale of hard-up libraries in Nottinghamshire
“In every case [of volunteer-run libraries] I have seen, it has reduced the standard of provision” – Lauren Smith, VftL
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Volunteers-chapter-tale-hard-libraries/story-20221623-detail/story.html

Louth Eye : 24th November
New Library Proposals
“… still constitute substantial cuts which will gut the library service”
http://www.loutheye.co.uk/24-11-13-new-library-proposals.php

volunteer librarians

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November 25, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 25th November
The future of libraries – keeping the service alive
Join us Thursday 28 November to discuss how councils can reinvent library services in the 21st century
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/nov/25/libraries-future-service-councils

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 25th November
Michael Morpurgo: Bring back story time in every school
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10468670/Michael-Morpurgo-Bring-back-story-time-in-every-school.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 25th November
Call for unity at Speak Up For Libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/call-unity-speak-libraries.html 

Public Libraries News : 24th November
Lessons learnt from Speak Up For Libraries event
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/11/lessons-learnt-from-speak-up-for-libraries-event.html

Public Libraries News
What are the current issues in libraries? Speak Up For Libraries Workshop: 23rd November
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/speak-up-for-libraries-conference-23rd-november/what-are-the-current-issues-in-libraries-speak-up-for-libraries-workshop-23rd-november

Question Everything Blog
Speak up for Libraries 2013 
Steve Davies excellent and funny introduction. The video of his speech, the streamed video of the Q&A and quite a few pictures are below. I have a surgery meeting with my MP David Cameron next Friday …
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/speak-up-for-libraries-2013.html

Good eReader : 25th November
Outlook Grim for Public Libraries
http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/outlook-grim-for-public-libraries

Sheffield Telegraph : 25th November
Library policy branded ‘poor’ 
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/library-policy-branded-poor-1-6265251

Bristol 124-7 : 25th November
Surely we can work out a way to save our libraries?
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/11/25/surely-can-work-way-save-libraries-59872/

THE GUARDIAN : 25th November
The arts are more than a way to make money, Maria Miller
The culture minister tells Hull what a financial boon being City of Culture will be. She’s missing the point
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/24/culture-more-than-just-money-making-exercise

michael morpurgo

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November 25, 2013 No Comments

Relief that there were no major screw-ups… or punch-ups. And frustration that of course we have not got nearly far enough in sorting out the accelerating disaster that is happening to public libraries today. Well, I said that this conference is just the beginning. And I meant it. The Library Campaign is committed to taking this forward.

Most lasting impression no 1: first speaker Steve Davies of Cardiff University highlighted David Cameron’s now-infamous recent speech at the Lord Mayor’s banquet in London. In it he reversed all previous promises and made it clear that he is determined to reduce public services permanently – no matter how much money the country might acquire. A smaller ‘more efficient’ state is the goal – no matter what. Cameron was pictured saying this in full evening rig, surrounded by bottles of fine wine, gold table accessories, gold chains, golden chairs, etc etc. Either his spin doctors have finally lost their minds – or they really don’t give a toss any more and are going for a full-strength ‘party of the rich and selfish’ strategy.

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/11/david-cameron-policy-shift-leaner-efficient-state?CMP=EMCSOCEML657

We are already officially the 6th richest country in the world, Steve pointed out. When you are this rich, choices on spending are not economical. They are political. Steve also pointed out that the Tory party has cleared all its pre-election material from its own website – and the internet. So – no way to pin down this change, or the many other blatantly broken promises. However – ahem – the British Library still has the whole lot. And anyone can get hold of it. Because the BL is a library…

Most lasting impression no 2: real and widespread anger at local councils ‘consultation’ methods. From all round the country there were stories of rigged questions, making questionnaires inaccessible – or quite simply ignoring the results. There is, it emerged, no legal way to oblige councils to consult honestly or honour their results. As government has dumped all responsibility for the problems of libraries – saying it is purely a matter for local authorities – that’s ironic, to say the least. But, given Cameron’s gold-spattered speech, it’s clear this government has lost all sense of irony.

Laura Swaffield
Chair, The Library Campaign

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November 25, 2013 No Comments


the panel 2013The panel:

Phil Bradley, President of CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)

Janene Cox, President of SCL (Society of Chief Librarians)

Brian Ashley, Libraries Director, Arts Council England

Alan Gibbons, author, Campaign for the Book

Yinnon Ezra, Advisor of Libraries, DCMS

Heather Wakefield, Head of Local Government UNISON

For photos of the event, with thanks to Trevor Craig,  click here

Video of opening speech by Steve Davies, lecturer in Social Sciences, University of Cardiff

Video of the final question and answer session with the panel

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November 24, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News
Speak Up For Libraries panel, 23rd November 2013
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/speak-up-for-libraries-panel-23rd-november-2013

Horncastle News : 23rd November
Council set to reverse decision on library cuts
The News understands the county council is under pressure to reverse a controversial decision to cut the (Horncastle) library’s opening hours from 40 to 25 a week.
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/council-set-to-reverse-decision-on-library-cuts-1-5694812

Romford Recorder : 23rd November
Havering | Collier Row Library users enjoy revamp
“Libraries are the heart and soul of a community, more now than ever before, shown by a big increase in library membership in Havering over recent years. That’s why we’re committed to keeping and investing in more libraries in the borough …”
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/collier_row_library_users_enjoy_revamp_1_3031772

Collier Row Library

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November 22, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 21st November
Campaigner meeting with Libraries All Party Parliamentary Group 20/11/13 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/campaigner-meeting-with-libraries-all-party-parliamentary-group-201113

Mumsnet:  ‘Self service library counters – I hate ’em (50 posts)
http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/1919397-Self-service-library-counters-I-hate-em

Birmingham Post : 21st November
Capita pockets £1.2m to create Library of Birmingham website 
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/capita-pockets-12m-create-library-6324957

BBC News : 22nd November
Cornwall library closures ‘cannot be ruled out’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-25031416

East London Lines : 22nd November
Croydon libraries staff members’ jobs at risk following surprise management takeover by Carillion
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2013/11/croydon-libraries-staff-members-jobs-at-risk-following-surprise-takeover-by-carillion/

This Is Lincolnshire : 22nd November
Last ditch bid from Labour councillors to save Lincolnshire libraries defeated
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/ditch-bid-Labour-councillors-save-Lincolnshire/story-20164992-detail/story.html#axzz2lOYi2bhn

The Lincolnite : 22nd November
Community hub focus in revised Lincolnshire libraries cuts plan
The main changes come at Tier 3 and 4 levels, regarding community-run services and mobile libraries. Now, the council would like to see up to 40 community-run libraries ….   (full details of all proposals, staff losses etc, given)
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/extra-focus-community-hubs-revised-lincoln-libraries-provision/

This Is Lincolnshire : 22nd November
More than 100 jobs lost under revised library plans
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Libs/story-20117924-detail/story.html#axzz2lOYi2bhn

Spalding Guardian : 22nd November
Libraries: the big debate in Lincoln
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/libraries-the-big-debate-in-lincoln-1-5701398


Stamford Mercury : 22nd November
Deepings library given no reprieve from county council cuts
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/deepings-library-given-no-reprieve-from-county-council-cuts-1-5701574


Horncastle News : 22nd November
County Council U-turn boost for local libraries
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/county-council-u-turn-boost-for-local-libraries-1-5701364


Sleaford Today : 22nd November
Revised proposals for future of Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/revised-proposals-for-future-of-lincolnshire-libraries-1-5701848

Bath Chronicle : 22nd November
Free tea and biscuits for councillors but volunteers have to pay
Two years ago, Wiltshire made widespread redundancies across the library service and instead recruited volunteers from the community to work to keep libraries open.
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Free-tea-biscuits-councillors-volunteers-pay/story-20116893-detail/story.html

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Keighley News : 21st November
Bradford | Silsden woman’s worries over ‘lifeline’ libraries service cuts
Miss Wade has written to the council opposing the proposed scrapping of the provision, which is part of the mobile library service.
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/10822977.Silsden_woman_s_worries_over____ifeline____libraries_service_cuts/

Free Press : 21st November
Monmouthsire | Usk Library ‘not closing’ deputy leader
“What we are proposing is that we talk to the community about trying to find a way that the library can go on and into the future by taking it out of the clutches of the council so it can be a community asset.”
http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/10827196.Usk_Library___39_not_closing__39__deputy_leader/

Wales Online : 20th November
Fears grow for the future of Penarth Library 
‘Fundamental’ review of library service could mean closure of 108-year-old facility
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/fears-grow-future-penarth-library-6325448

This Is Lincolnshire : 21st November
Threatened libraries likely to be staffed by volunteers in Lincolnshirehttp://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Threatened-libraries-likely-staffed-volunteers/story-20110930-detail/story.html#axzz2lGYSSKgd

This Is Lincolnshire : 21st November
Independents’ alternative plan
very interesting
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Independents-alternative-plan/story-20111062-detail/story.html#axzz2lGYSSKgd

The Scotsman : 21st November
Moray campaigners vow to save remaining libraries
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-campaigners-vow-to-save-remaining-libraries-1-3196986

Moray SNP : 21st November
Libraries vote leaves Independents and Tories floundering 
“While three communities have been spared the closure of their libraries, four other communities are still to lose this valuable service. The situation has changed for the better but the Independents and Tories remain entrenched in a flawed plan.”
http://www.moraysnp.org/news.php?id=336&cat_id=&p=&search=#ontitle

Moray SNP : 21st November
Libraries U-turn is bitter-sweet say SNP Councillors 
“There will be many people upset today in the four communities losing their libraries and the three communities that have had their libraries saved will have mixed feelings at seeing their own service saved but not those of the friends they have campaigned shoulder to shoulder with in recent weeks.”
http://www.moraysnp.org/council.php?id=337&cat_id=4&p=&search=#ontitle

Inside Moray : 21st November
Labour lament failed libraries bid as campaigners fight on
“Every day we hear new evidence that suggests these closures may not be viable.  … There are significant costs both financial and cultural.”
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1378

Press & Journal : 21st November
‘We’ll fight on until every library saved’
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3477710

Moray library group

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Croydon Guardian : 20th November
Croydon library staff handed redundancy warnings by Carillion
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/10822155.Library_staff_handed_redundancy_warnings/

Don’t privatise libraries : 20th November
Carillion threaten Library staff with redundancies
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/carillion-threaten-library-staff-with.html

The Scotsman : 20th November
Moray Council libraries vote: Four to close
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/moray-council-libraries-vote-four-to-close-1-3195515

BBC News : 20th November
Moray libraries: Three reprieved but four to close
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-25016143

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 20th November
Lincolnshire Libraries Consultation – Epic Fail
The following statement has been written by a Save Lincolnshire Library campaigner from Birchwood, Lincoln. He has asked to remain anonymous to protect personal contacts who work with the Council.
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/11/20/lincolnshire-libraries-consultation-epicfail/

Stamford Mercury : 20th November
Deepings library campaigners to hold protest vigil
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/deepings-library-campaigners-to-hold-protest-vigil-1-5696183

The Lincolnite : 20th November
Lincoln schools hand in last anti-libraries closures petition
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/lincoln-schools-hand-last-library-petition/

Pontefract & Castleford Express : 20th November
Grand opening for new £1.4m library
http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/grand-opening-for-new-1-4m-library-1-6255438

The Star : 20th November
Sheffield library funds row rages on
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/sheffield-library-funds-row-rages-on-1-6255534

Libraries of Luton Arise
new website
http://librariesoflutonarise.com/

About My Area : 20th November
Warwickshire | Mobile Library Service Reconfiguration Agreed By Cabinet
The mobile library service currently operates with a fleet of five vehicles.  The council has been examining proposals to operate it with a reduced fleet of three.
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Warwickshire/Rugby/CV21/News/Local-News/262647-Mobile-Library-Service-Reconfiguration-Agreed-By-Cabinet

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ITV News : 18th November
Half of Sheffield libraries could close 
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-11-18/half-of-sheffield-libraries-could-close/

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION  : 18th November
Academics challenge ‘apocalyptic’ predictions for future of libraries
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/academics-challenge-apocalyptic-predictions-for-future-of-libraries/2009100.article

Bucks Free Press : 17th November
Council boss: Bourne End library cuts to be spent on road improvements
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10814614.Council_boss__library_cuts_to_be_spent_on_road_improvements/

Daily Echo : 18th November
Southampton | Campaigners ready to fight for libraries
The city’s 11 libraries face an uncertain future after city council chiefs announced this week that they intend to begin a 12-month review into their future.  They have refused to rule out the possibility that the review, which would begin in April, could result in the closure of some libraries.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10816167.Campaigners_ready_to_fight_for_libraries/

Telegraph & Argus : 18th November
Editorial – Fresh look at libraries is needed
Although Bradford Council is to open a new library in the city centre next month to replace the out-of-commission Central Library, it seems that one possible casualty of the need to reduce spending could be the home delivery service.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/news_opinion/featuresourview/10815834.Fresh_look_at_libraries_is_needed/

The Lincolnite : 18th November
Revised Lincolnshire libraries closures proposals to be revealed
superb photograph
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/revised-lincolnshire-libraries-closures-proposals-revealed-2/

The Lincolnite : 18th November
Saving Lincolnshire libraries with technology
Bibliotheca has been providing library technology, consultation and support services for more than 10 years to over 1,500 libraries in the UK, and 4,000 libraries globally.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/saving-lincolnshire-libraries-with-technology/ 

The Scotsman : 18th November
Moray libraries: Plan to reduce closures revealed
In a surprise move Councillor Allan Wright, the leader of the Independent and Conservative administration, today announced that the administration will be proposing to remove the libraries at Burghead, Dufftown and Cullen from the list of closures at Wednesday’s meeting.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-libraries-plan-to-reduce-closures-revealed-1-3192841

Inside Moray : 18th November
U-Turn from Moray Council as they keep Libraries open
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1350

The Scotsman : 18th November
Moray libraries: Emergency council motion tabled
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-libraries-emergency-council-motion-tabled-1-3192841

Press & Journal : 18th November
Moray | Library backers hope for closures U-turn 
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3473665

Ellon Times : 18th November
Aberdeenshire | Don’t take the easy option on libraries
http://www.ellontimes.co.uk/news/community-news/don-t-take-the-easy-option-on-libraries-1-3192173

Save Our Libraries : 18th November
Moray | Campaigners welcome ‘productive’ meeting with Labour MSP
http://saveourlibraries.org.uk/?p=104

Northern Scot : 18th November
Plea for Moray Libraries
People in Cullen turned out in force on Monday to voice their concerns at the proposal by the Independent-Conservative administration to close seven rural libraries.
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Plea-for-Moray-libraries-18112013.htm

About My Area : 18th November
Portsmouth | More than £100,000 Allocated for Mobile Library
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Hampshire/Portsmouth/PO6/News/Local-News/262438-More-than-%C2%A3100-000-Allocated-for-Mobile-Library

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