THE GUARDIAN : 22nd September
Government has failed on library closures, says children’s laureate
http://www.theguardian.com/
THE GUARDIAN : 22nd September
What libraries do for us – and me | Malorie Blackman
http://www.theguardian.com/
Horncastle News : 22nd September
Letter |Let me know your views on Lincolnshire Libraries
http://www.horncastlenews.co.
You Tube : 21st September
Video – Save Lincs Libraries protest March Lincoln 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
THE BOOKSELLER : 21st September
CILIP rejects name change and has no confidence in Vaizey
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Ludlow Advertiser : 21st September
Author (Deborah Moggach) joins Herefordshire’s libraries campaign
http://www.ludlowadvertiser.
This Is Lincolnshire : 21st September
Save Lincolnshire Libraries protest march, Lincoln
a great gallery of photographs
http://www.thisislincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Echo : 21st September
Librarian makes 200-mile round trip to support Lincoln protest
“I came because this is the first big march and protest about the threat to library services that I have come across in my long career,” he said. “And I believe that the turnout of hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds shows the depth of feeling for libraries in Lincolnshire.”
http://www.lincolnshireecho.
ITV News : 21st September
Library campaigners march through Lincoln
http://www.itv.com/news/
BBC News : 21st September
Lincolnshire County Council’s library cut plans: Protest march
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
Boston Standard : 20th September
Library campaigners to march through Lincoln to oppose cuts
” …not just for fun but to also represent the 32,500 children in Lincolnshire who will be without a statutory library nearby if the cuts go ahead.”
http://www.bostonstandard.co.
Daily Record : 20th September
Libraries, games halls and community centres could all be closed in East Ayrshire
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/
Motherwell Times : 21st September
Scotland | Booking in to launch reading campaign
http://www.motherwelltimes.co.
Free Press Series : 20th September
Training opportunities at Cwmbran library
The CLOCH project is targeting men aged under 30, as it seeks to enable young men to gain experience in occupational sectors where they are under-represented.
http://www.freepressseries.co.
Voices for the Library : 20th September
No confidence in Ed Vaizey
http://www.
CILIPS Council : 20th September
Cuts to Moray Libraries – Open Letter from CILIPS Council
CILIP in Scotland is the professional body for library and information professionals.
http://www.cilips.org.uk/news/
The Scotsman : 20th September
Campaign group formed to save Moray’s libraries
“This is an issue that affects everyone in Moray – in fact we are convinced that it will affect every community in Scotland as other local authorities seek to break away from their responsibilities in providing library services. Already we are learning that East Ayrshire may be facing the closure of eight libraries.”
http://www.scotsman.com/news/
Northern Scot : 20th September
Moray | Leader stands by library decision
http://www.northern-scot.co.
THE BOOKSELLER : 20th September
Sheffield libraries could become wine bars
http://www.thebookseller.com/
The Star : 20th September
Letter | Demand the first-class library service we deserve
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
London Evening Standard : 20th September
‘Faked’ emails support flats plan for library
http://www.standard.co.uk/
Don’t Privatise Libraries : 20th September
A ‘clearly expressed vision’ for London Libraries?
http://dontprivatiselibraries.
Lincolnshire Echo : 20th September
Broadcaster Melvyn Bragg voices support for Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.
Skegness Standard : 19th September
Spilsby community rejects alternative library proposals
http://www.skegnessstandard.
This Is Scunthorpe : 20th September
Council refuses to scrap library closure plans
Labour members of the authority were defeated by a close vote when they called for the council’s executive committee to scrap the current proposals.
http://www.thisisscunthorpe.
You Tube : 19th September
Herefordshire | Save Our Libraries & Museums Campaign – D Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
THE BOOKSELLER : 19th September
‘No confidence’ Vaizey vote this Saturday
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Alan Gibbons Diary : 19th September
No confidence motion in Ed Vaizey
Alan’s opinion piece
http://alangibbons.net/2013/
Ledbury Reporter : 19th September
Live blog: Updates from today’s Herefordshire Council cabinet meeting
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.
Hereford Times : 19th September
Herefordshire libraries on ‘borrowed time’ – cabinet meeting today
Cabinet will be warned that the savings proposed are just the start and even these open up the likelihood of legal challenges.
http://www.herefordtimes.com/
Ledbury Reporter : 19th September
Herefordshire | Alternative to planned cuts to cultural services made hours before crucial meeting
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.
Public Libraries News : 18th September
Editorial | “Volunteer grooming”: From opposition to proposition
http://www.
Sheffield Telegraph : 19th September
Community lifeline hope for libraries
The council is starting negotiations to assess the potential models of operation and their viability.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.
The Star : 19th September
Author calls Sheffield library cuts a ‘tragedy’
“there are so many things libraries do which probably aren’t on people’s radars as much as they could be.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
The Star : 19th September
Sheffield | Take Two with Colin Drury
Maybe Libraries should shut
http://www.thestar.co.uk/
Norwich Evening News : 19th September
Revealed: Social care, mobile libraries, bus subsidies and school crossing patrols at risk as Norfolk
County Council looks to make £140m of cuts
Reducing how often mobile libraries call at some places and cutting staff in branch libraries to save £400,000.
http://www.eveningnews24.co.
Exeter Express & Echo : 18th September
Council outlines changes planned for Exeter libraries
“We are investing a huge amount of money in transforming Exeter Central Library into a new multi-million pound resource for information, learning and culture at the very heart of the city, so it makes sense that we consider what impact this change will have on the other libraries within the city, and how we deliver library services in Exeter in the future.”
http://m.exeterexpressandecho.
Evesham Observer : 19th September
Community group to manage (Broadway) library
The meeting later this month will be held to set the wheels in motion to form a community group to manage the library. The library will continue to be run by skilled and experienced paid staff as part of a Worcestershire County Council service.
http://www.eveshamobserver.co.
BBC News : 18th September
Free wi-fi set up at Northamptonshire libraries
The service is available to members of the public, whether or not they are library members.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
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Library News | Sunderland
THE BOOKSELLER : 18th September
Speak Up For Libraries conference in November
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Alan Gibbons Diary : 18th September
Alan’s thoughts on the free school meals measure
“While a child’s stomach has to be filled, what about her or his mind?”
http://alangibbons.net/2013/
Brent & Kilburn Times : 18th September
Brent Council received ‘high proportion’ of fake emails supporting Kensal Rise Library development plans
“… perhaps it is time to call in the expertise of the police. This is fraud.”
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/
LocalGov.co.uk : 18th September
Sheffield residents ‘must turn opposition into proposition’ to support local libraries, chief claims
Proposals to overhaul how libraries are run and managed in Sheffield will depend on successfully channelling the energy of community opposition to closures into support for running them, council chiefs have claimed.
http://www.localgov.co.uk/
The Star : 18th September
Battle to save Sheffield libraries
“The city faces tough choices but we know that if Labour cut their multi-million pound office makeover, libraries could be saved.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
Look Local : 18th September
Sheffield | Cutbacks threaten Ecclesfield Library
“This closure is totally unnecessary and reflects the misguided priorities of our council.”
http://www.looklocal.org.uk/
Yorkshire Post : 18th September
Library closures proposals political spite says Clegg
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.
Louth Leader : 18th September
Plans to derail cuts to libraries has failed
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/
DAILY MAIL : 17th September
How stopping bedtime stories too early can damage children’s literacy: Those who are read to are more
likely to enjoy books
Oxford University Press surveyed 1,000 children aged seven to 11
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
The Library Campaign has worked, as part of the Speak Up for Libraries coalition of organisations and campaigners, to plan and deliver the second Speak up for Libraries Conference and bookings are now open.
Public libraries are facing an uncertain future. While the austerity agenda continues and the cuts bite deeper library services are needed more than ever. High quality libraries fight illiteracy, support learners and are essential services in communities across the country.
Speak Up For Libraries are holding a conference to support those that care about libraries – including library users, campaigners and library staff – to understand more about the challenges facing libraries, what can be done and to set a national agenda.
The Conference takes place 10am – 4.30pm on Saturday 23 November 2013 in central London. Bookings are now open!
At the Conference you will…
The founding members of Speak Up For Libraries are: Elizabeth Ash – library campaigner, Campaign for the Book – launched by award winning children’s author Alan Gibbons , CILIP, Mar Dixon – library campaigner, The Library Campaign, UNISON and the team at Voices for the Library.
To register please visit https://speakupforlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk/
Details will be sent to all our members.
We aim to ensure that downloadable material is added so that communities and individuals can spread word of the Conference to those not part of the online community.
Bookings are being taken by CILIP but you do not need to be a CILIP member or supporter to attend. You can contact the Events Team at CILIP on 020 7255 0540 with queries or if you are unable to book online.
Join us to Speak up for Libraries to protect library services, and the staff that provide those services, now and in the future!
Please help spread the word!
THE BOOKSELLER : 17th September
Half of Sheffield’s libraries under threat
Threats to libraries in Moray, Sunderland, Neath and Flintshire also feature
http://www.thebookseller.com/
ITV News : 17th September
Sheffield libraries could face closure
inc. Video
http://www.itv.com/news/
BBC News : 17th September
Half of Sheffield’s libraries facing axe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
Sheffield Star : 17th September
Up to 15 libraries in Sheffield face the axe
details
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
Crosspool News : 17th September
Sheffield | Broomhill library and Crosspool mobile library service to be axed
http://crosspool.info/2013/09/
Sheffield Star : 17th September
Can we save Sheffield libraries?
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
Sheffield Star : 17th September
Opinion: How to save a library
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 17th September
“These proposals are very likely to be terminal to the Library Service”
This text is a transcript of the speech given at Lincolnshire County Council Full Meeting by Councillor Steve Palmer (13th September 2013)
http://savelincslibraries.org.
The Lincolnite : 17th September
Most older people in Lincolnshire are not online
There are only four areas in England where the percentage of older people online, outnumber those who are offline: Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Surrey.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/
Spalding Guardian : 17th September
Library cuts council stashes millions away
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.
Banffshire Journal : 17th September
Cullen Library closure battle heads for Holyrood
http://www.banffshire-journal.
Inside Moray : 16th September
Leading Scottish author lends her support to Library campaigners
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=
Northern Scot : 16th September
Moray | Library closure protest
http://www.northern-scot.co.
Northern Scot : 16th September
Moray | ‘We are united’ say library campaigners
http://www.northern-scot.co.
BBC News : 17th September
Dawley library reopens as part of Telford’s Phoenix Academy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
Shropshire Live : 17th September
New Dawley library opens its doors
http://www.shropshirelive.com/
The Courier : 16th September
Arbroath Library campaigners win their common good fight
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/
Daily Post : 16th September Flintshire Council to review leisure services across the county LIBRARIES, leisure and community centres could be shut under a major county-wide review to save cash. A report, to be considered by Flintshire councillors at a crunch cabinet meeting on Tuesday, has warned that: “The current level of assets cannot be sustained.” Radical proposals being put forward by Flintshire council include handing control of council-run assets to community run groups and housing different services, such as libraries and leisure centres under one roof. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/
This Is Kent : 16th September Kent libraries to appear on South Korean TV show
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/
Manchester Evening News : 16th September People power writes a new chapter for Denton library Denton West End library, in Tameside, has reopened under community control after town hall funding was pulled.
http://www.
This Is Derbyshire : 16th September Health project cash will boost opening hours of city libraries It has been made possible by the fact that a new health project, funded by £1.5 million of Government cash, will be run from the sites.
http://www.thisisderbyshire.
Spalding Today : 16th September Town library will stay open “It’s a vital centre for Holbeach and if it’s lost, we’ll be the only university town in the whole country with no library.” But after the meeting, Coun Worth said: “There’s been a very strong expression of interest to run the library and I have no doubt it will stay open for many years to come.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.
Brent & Kilburn Times : 14th September Brent councillor to raise funds for community library by doing a charity run
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/
New Save Our Libraries – Campaign to halt library closures in Moray and throughout Scotland
Campaigners to lobby Council Convenor
http://saveourlibraries.org.
Spalding Today : 15th September
Dream to save library for a village hub
A survey has been sent out to around 1,900 homes in East and West Pinchbeck, asking for residents’ views on taking over the library and using trained volunteers to manage it.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.
Grantham Journal : 15th September
TV comedy writer Eric Chappell gives backing to library protest in Grantham
Mr Chappell, who wrote the TV comedy Rising Damp and lives in Barrowby, says he will sign a petition against the cuts which include reducing the opening hours of Grantham library by five. ….. “My first ever literary influence was in my local library. Throughout my career I have used libraries to research my material.”
http://www.granthamjournal.co.
Swindon Advertiser : 15th September
Arts centre wins applause from all
Chris Robins, 23, a library assistant at the centre, received the award on behalf of his colleagues.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.
Kent Online : 13th September
Libraries and residential care homes could be frontline services to be privatised in shake-up
The so-called market review of a dozen services represents the first step in the authority’s move to re-shape itself as a commissioning council – meaning it will focus on contracting out more services to the private and voluntary sector.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/
BBC Radio Lincs : 14th September
Interview with Lincolnshire Libraries campaigner, Leah Warriner-Wood
on iPlayer – 2h10m in
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
This Is South Wales : 14th September
8 Potential library closures in Neath Port Talbot
http://www.thisissouthwales.
This Is Lincolnshire : 14th September
Lincolnshire libraries: Committee formed to tackle closure plans
http://www.thisislincolnshire.
The Echo : 9th September
6,000 call for Leigh Library to be saved
“It shows the overwhelming support for keeping the library where it is and run by proper librarians.”
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/
Bury Times : 13th September
Plan to turn most of Bury Library into sculpture centre branded ‘ridiculous’
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/
Northern Scot : 13th September
Legal challenge to library closures
http://www.northern-scot.co.
The Lincolnite : 13th September
Protest as councillors debate Lincolnshire libraries closures
comprehensive, detailed report
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/
Market Rasen Mail : 13th September
Letter | Libraries – Council ignore the hard facts
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.
This Is Lincolnshire : 13th September
Lincolnshire libraries: Protestors campaign against cuts at County Offices
One speaker threatened: “For every library that closes, a county councillor will lose their seat.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.
ITV News : 13th September
Library Closures Demonstration
http://www.itv.com/news/
THE GUARDIAN : 12th September
‘The price of libraries is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation’
Lincolnshire’s library cuts do not make economic sense because growth relies on a literate public, argues author Abigail Tarttelin.
http://www.theguardian.com/
Bay TV Liverpool : 12th September
Royal opening for jewel in Liverpool’s crown
HRH The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will unveil a special plaque, marking the official opening of the newly refurbished city gem onMonday 23 September.
http://baytvliverpool.com/vod/
Boston Standard : 12th September
‘Scrap borough and district councils and save the libraries’
Coun Pain believes the unitary status would save up to £25 million a year after examining a similar case in Wiltshire. … Coun Pain’s motion will be discussed by councillors tomorrow (Friday). He is also leading a ‘breakaway’ group with five other UKIP councillors with the final line-up set to be revealed tomorrow.
http://www.bostonstandard.co.
Herald Scotland : 12th September
Letter | Libraries vote is a disgrace
http://www.heraldscotland.com/
Luton Today : 12th September
Video -Library campaigners protest outside Town Hall
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/
Luton Today : 12th September
Church steps in to save a library
“We felt God was saying to us to increase our community involvement, which we have tried to do. …. Therefore we met and prayed about how we could best help.”
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/
GPonline.com : 12th September
GP’s plan to hand NHS role to libraries backed in Wales
Dr Malcolm Rigler, a health ambassador at the Patients’ Association, is pushing for libraries, particularly in rural areas, to work with GP practices and other healthcare professionals to help educate patients.
http://www.gponline.com/News/
BBC Radio 4 : 11th September
Michael Rosen | Our Libraries – The Next Chapter: Episode 2
on iPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
IOE London : 11th September
Reading for pleasure puts children ahead in the classroom, study finds
The research was conducted by Dr Alice Sullivan and Matt Brown, who analysed the reading behaviour of approximately 6,000 young people being followed by the 1970 British Cohort Study, which is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council ….. The combined effect on children’s progress of reading books often, going to the library regularly and reading newspapers at 16 was four times greater than the advantage children gained from having a parent with a degree.
http://www.ioe.ac.uk/
Public Libraries News : 10th September
Editorial | Protesters against library closures “can sue the council & see how far they get”
http://www.publiclibrariesnews
THE GUARDIAN : 11th September
Children’s bedtime stories on the wane, according to survey
Only 64% of respondents said they read their children bedtime stories, even though 91% were themselves read bedtime stories when young.
http://www.theguardian.com/
Gazette & Herald : 11th September
Wiltshire’s libraries land £100,000 Arts Council funding
http://www.gazetteandherald.
The Scotsman : 11th September
Moray libraries: Councillors write to watchdog
“… serious concerns” that the decision is both incompetent and potentially illegal in terms of the Equalities Act 2010.”
http://www.scotsman.com/news/
Northern Scot : 11th September
SNP question legality of library decision
http://www.northern-scot.co.
Herald Scotland : 11th September
Vote to see half of all libraries shut is branded ‘staggering’
http://www.heraldscotland.com/
Press & Journal : 11th September
Moray | Fury as cost-cuts vote shuts seven libraries
http://www.pressandjournal.co.
Market Rasen Mail : 11th September
Lincolnshire | ‘Volunteer libraries not the way forward’
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.
Skegness Standard : 11th September
Axe district councils to save Lincolnshire’s libraries, suggests councillor
http://www.skegnessstandard.
Grantham Journal : 11th September
Lincolnshire | Protest group to hold public meeting in Grantham against library cuts
http://www.granthamjournal.co.
This Is Lincolnshire : 11th September
Letter | Library closures a ridiculous decision
http://www.thisislincolnshire.
Horncastle News : 11th September
Campaigners step up battle to halt cuts to Horncastle Library
http://www.horncastlenews.co.
Rutland Times : 11th September
Deepings Library campaigners grill councillor at public meeting
http://www.rutland-times.co.
Northern Scot : 10th September
Moray Councillors are set to do a partial u-turn on the proposed closure of community libraries. A special meeting of the full council is due to debate this morning plans to close seven libraries. http://www.northern-scot.co.
London Evening Standard : 9th September
Lambeth | Council facing £150,000 bill after squatters trash ex-library
http://www.standard.co.uk/
OTS News : 8th September
Sefton Council Discriminating Over Access To Library
Anyone who believes that Sefton Council is discriminating against the people of Southport and Ainsdale over library provision can sue the council and see how far they get, says Labour Cabinet Member Ian Moncur.
http://www.otsnews.co.uk/
Good Library Guide : 8th September
The Key Financial information in a library service
http://www.goodlibraryguide.
Leintwardine Online : 6th September
Herefordshire |Best-selling Author Helps Fight Library Cuts
Ms Moggach, whose hugely successful novels include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Tulip Fever, said: “All over the UK, the passionate outcry against library closures shows how absolutely essential they are for the health of our communities.”
http://leintwardine.wordpress.
Spalding Today : 8th September
Letter – Market Deeping | Library: Disgusted and ashamed at county council
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.
Friends of Barham Library : 8th September
Letter to ACAVA re Barham Library
http://barhamlibrary.
PC Pro : 7th September
Ebooks: the final chapter for (UK) libraries?
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/
DutchNews.nl : 7th September
Not all libraries should be closed: cabinet
http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/
THE INDEPENDENT : 7th September
Boyd Tonkin: Brum’s palace of the book is a triumph – but can it spread its golden glow?
http://www.independent.co.uk/
Birmingham Press : 3rd September
Six years late and way over budget
http://thebirminghampress.com/
THE ECONOMIST : 6th September
Library of Birmingham – It’s not all about the books
“We need to find ways to generate commercial income, whether that’s from hiring facilities, making a greater success of retail or catering than in the past, or through business sponsorship or private sector philanthropy.” Though no community libraries have closed in Birmingham, library hours and staff will be reduced and much of the core lending facilities will become self-service, he says.
http://www.economist.com/
PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
A report into the proposed amendments to the Public Library Service in Newcastle
upon Tyne. Considering Newcastle City Council’s compliance with the Public Libraries
and Museums Act 1964, and other relevant legislation
http://www.citynewcastle.co.
USA | Brownsville Herald
San Juan to take crack at running own library
San Juan to take back control of it’s library service from LSSI.
http://m.brownsvilleherald.
Don’t Privatise Libraries : 6th September
Why I can’t get excited about the new Library of Birmingham
http://dontprivatiselibraries.
Don’t Privatise Libraries : 6th September
Weakening TUPE legislation will drive down workers’ terms and conditions, warns TUC
http://dontprivatiselibraries.
Horncastle News : 6th September
Lincolnshire | Calls for a U-turn on Horncastle library
http://www.horncastlenews.co.
Horncastle News : 6th September
Campaigners vow to keep (Wragby) library open
http://www.horncastlenews.co.
This Is Somerset : 6th September
Two Letters: Bristol
(1) I fully support the school plan – Stephen Kings
(2) An opposing view – Cllr Richard Eddy
http://www.thisissomerset.co.
Caerphilly Observer : 5th September
More people using libraries in Caerphilly County Borough
According to statistics from Caerphilly County Borough Council, 90,000 more people visited libraries in 2012/13 compared to the previous 12 months. The council has said this is down to its investments in the service. Since 2006, £2.5 million has been spent refurbishing 11 of the county borough’s 18 libraries.
http://www.caerphillyobserver.
THE BOOKSELLER : 5th September
Bradley: libraries seen as ‘glorified book swaps’
http://www.thebookseller.com/
THE BOOKSELLER : 5th September
Sunderland agrees library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Sunderland Echo : 5th September
Council bosses approve Sunderland library closures
Nine sites – Doxford Park, Easington Lane, East Herrington, Fence Houses, Hendon, Monkwearmouth, Silksworth, Southwick and Washington Green – are almost certain to be axed in a bid to save £850,000 a year.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/
Public Libraries News : 4th September
Transcript of Michael Rosen’s “Our Libraries: The Next Chapter” on Radio Four
http://www.
Brentford TW8 : 5th September
Hounslow | New Library Board Needs Volunteers
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/
Harrow Times : 5th September
Library contractor takes over running of Harrow’s services
JLIS has been running libraries in the borough of Hounslow for five years and under the new contract will be responsible for 23 libraries in Harrow and Ealing.
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/
This Is Bristol : 5th September
Threats to Central Library are shameful
http://www.thisisbristol.co.
BBC News : 5th September
Lincolnshire | Calls for all county councillors to vote on libraries shake-up
on iPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
This Is Lincolnshire : 5th September
Have your say on libraries, urges councillor
http://www.thisislincolnshire.
Chronicle Live : 5th September
Newcastle (Libraries) councillor David Stockdale to be investigated over Freemason link
http://www.chroniclelive.co.
Culture24 : 4th September
From frozen gas pipes to Harold Wilson: The history of the Library of Birmingham
“There is, probably, no word of the human vocabulary which brings a greater crowd of thoughts to the educated man’s mind than that blessed word library; for a library is one of the greatest causes, as it is also one of the greatest results of man’s civilisation…” – George Dawson at the opening of the first Central Library in 1865
http://www.culture24.org.uk/
BBC Radio 4 iPlayer : 4th September
Michael Rosen | Our Libraries: The Next Chapter – Episode 1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd September
Open Letter from a 90-year old Lincolnshire resident to his councillor
http://savelincslibraries.org.
Luton Today : 4th September
Ideas plea to save Luton’s libraries
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/
Irish Independent : 3rd September
Letter | Library cuts a sorry chapter for Hogan
sound familiar?
http://www.independent.ie/
Brent & Kilburn Times : 3rd September
Friends of Barham Library to open a second volunteer branch at Sudbury Town station
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/
