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September 3, 2013 No Comments

BBC News : 3rd September
Birmingham Library: Is the £189m price tag justified?
Birmingham’s new central library has opened at a cost of £189m. But in an era of spending cuts and library closures across the country, is such an outlay justifiable?  Brent, Newcastle and Liverpool cited. 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-23854509

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd September
Cole and Gaiman in Reading Agency ventures
Gaiman, a vocal supporter of libraries, will deliver the lecture at the Barbican Centre in London on 14th October.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cole-and-gaiman-reading-agency-ventures.html

The Star : 3rd September
Sheffield | 13,000 people oppose library closure plans
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/13-000-people-oppose-library-closure-plans-1-6008933

Luton Today : 3rd September
Luton library closure open to public debate
However, following a petition of over 10,000 signatures, Luton Culture have asked for ideas as to problem could be avoided.  
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/politics/luton-library-closure-open-to-public-debate-1-5451068

Luton Today : 3rd September
Luton library closure open to public debate
However, following a petition of over 10,000 signatures, Luton Culture have asked for ideas as to problem could be avoided.  
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/politics/luton-library-closure-open-to-public-debate-1-5451068

The Lincolnite : 2nd September
1,800 sign petition against Boultham Library closure
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/09/1800-sign-boultham-library-petition/

Spalding Guardian : 3rd September
Donington Library’s fate still in limbo
No volunteers so far stepping forward to run it.   “We as a group are fairly disgusted that this is the way it is going.”  ….  “The majority of people want to have a professional service.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/donington-library-s-fate-still-in-limbo-1-5447563

Guardian Series : 2nd September
Signifncant work at Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow and Chingford libraries will
take place over the next two years
Leyton Library in High Road was the first to close today ahead of modernisation work.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/10648456.Library_closes_for_six_months_ahead_of_major_refurbishment/

Sussex Express : 3rd September
Council promises to use residents’ views to shape services at Newhaven Library
According to the public, the most important services were a good choice of books and helpful staff who could provide information on local services, groups and events.  Convenient opening times were also highlighted, particularly during the week and on Saturdays.
http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/local/council-promises-to-use-residents-views-to-shape-services-at-newhaven-library-1-5450896

Nick Clegg and Coun David Baker at Stannington Library

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September 2, 2013 No Comments

THE BIG ISSUE : 2nd September
Andrew Carnegie: the billionaire benefactor of Great Britain 
(Sydenham Library, Lewisham) A petition was launched to keep it open, but it took local business owner Darren Taylor, who had already saved two other libraries in the area, to save it…..
http://www.bigissue.com/features/2945/andrew-carnegie-billionaire-benefactor-great-britain

Public Libraries News : 1st September
A postcard from the past about what the future might have been: Birmingham opens at last
A bumper edition of news today due to having to catch up with two weeks of news.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/09/a-postcard-from-the-past-about-what-the-future-might-have-been-birmingham-opens-at-last.html

Sunderland Echo : 2nd September
‘Hands off our libraries’ – campaigners march through Sunderland in fight against service cuts 
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/hands-off-our-libraries-campaigners-march-through-sunderland-in-fight-against-service-cuts-1-6004126

Sunderland Echo : 2nd September
Letter | Poor will lose out in library closures
As we are all now well aware, Sunderland City Council is planning to close nine libraries across the city to make £850,000 worth of budget cuts. What the council is not advertising is the fact that some of these libraries will be in the city’s most deprived areas …
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/opinion/letters/letters-monday-september-2-2013-1-6006192

Spalding Today : 2nd September
Letter | Holbeach Library: Please answer these questions Mr Worthhttp://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/holbeach-library-please-answer-these-questions-mr-worth-1-5446055

This Is Lincolnshire : 2nd September
Alford | Library closure ‘would take heart out of community’
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Library-closure-heart-community/story-19716543-detail/story.html#axzz2dkBmhuRX


This Is Somerset : 2nd September
Bristol | Letter:  Library change is not in their gift
http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Library-change-gift/story-19738590-detail/story.html#axzz2di8y5kuY


Guardian Series : 2nd September
Sutton’s library opening hours cut in council cash-saving bid
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/archive/2013/09/02/10647588.Sutton_s_library_opening_hours_cut_in_council_cash_saving_bid/


Guardian Series : 2nd September
Merton Council puts forward plans to extend library opening hours
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/archive/2013/09/02/10645512.Merton_Council_puts_forward_plans_to_extend_library_opening_hours/

Sunderland libraries marching

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September 1, 2013 No Comments

The Observer : 1st September
Birmingham’s last hurrah for local pride before civic Britain is culled
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/01/birmingham-library-last-hurrah-civic-britain

Spalding Guardian : 1st September
Anger over plans to close libraries
” I can’t see the need or the point of any of it.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/anger-over-plans-to-close-libraries-1-5441158

Boston Standard : 1st September
Opinion | Book your ideas up over libraries
Like all council-inspired consultations, the questions appear to be a little ‘loaded’ in the way they are put …
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/observer-book-your-ideas-up-over-libraries-1-5440062

Deepings campaigners

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August 30, 2013 No Comments

FINANCIAL TIMES : 30th August
A new chapter for libraries
The rash of closures of local libraries by cash-stricken local authorities in England has prompted real (and justified) outrage of the kind only otherwise witnessed with the closure of hospitals. Libraries are seen as remnants of a real public realm; they are spaces that belong to citizens.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/86263d94-10a0-11e3-b291-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2dTaci2mU

THE GUARDIAN : 29th August
As £188m Library of Birmingham opens, others continue to struggle
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/29/library-birmingham-local-services-austerity

THE GUARDIAN : 30th August
Why public libraries are glamming up
Politicians have realised that they get more bang for their buck if they spend money on libraries rather than museum and gallery projects
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/30/public-libraries-glamming-up

Brent & Kilburn Times : 29th August
Campaigners urge Brent Council to refuse permission to convert Kensal Rise library into flats
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/campaigners_urge_brent_council_to_refuse_permission_to_convert_kensal_rise_library_into_flats_1_2358369


Lancaster Guardian : 30th August
Bringing L for loud back into libraries
http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/columnists/guardian-comment-bringing-l-for-loud-back-into-libraries-1-5998748

Kensal Rise Library

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August 29, 2013 No Comments

BBC Radio 4
Our Libraries: The Next Chapter
to be broadcast: 11.00 a.m – Wednesday 4th September
In the first of two programmes, Michael goes to  Herefordshire where, earlier this year, there was a plan to cut council  funding to the library service by 75%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b038xx7b

BBC News : 29th August
Increased demand for Isle of Man library service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-23880401

Southport Visitor : 29th August
Sefton | Southport’s libraries to close following failed attempt by Liberal Democrats to call-in the review
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2013/08/29/southport-s-libraries-to-close-following-failed-attempt-by-liberal-democrats-to-call-in-the-review-101022-33781987/

This Is Bristol : 29th August
We suspect that this is a plot to cut demand
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/suspect-plot-cut-demand/story-19720153-detail/story.html

Boston Standard : 29th August
Villagers’ fight to save libraries goes on
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/education/education-news/libraries-villagers-fight-to-save-libraries-goes-on-1-5435127

Boston Standard : 29th August
Council gets 2,500 questionnaires back for library consultation
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/libraries-council-gets-2-500-questionnaires-back-for-library-consultation-1-5435377

THE INDEPENDENT : 29th August
Is this the last hurrah for modern bookish bigness?
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/is-this-the-last-hurrah-for-modern-bookish-bigness-8788534.html

THE INDEPENDENT : 29th August
A temple of learning: New £188m library is sparkling cornerstone of Birmingham’s rebirth
At a time when library campaigners have predicted 400 closures in the  next three years, Birmingham will unveil the largest public library in  Europe next week, which aims to spearhead a “learning-led regeneration”  of the city.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/architecture/a-temple-of-learning-new-188m-library-is-sparkling-cornerstone-of-birminghams-rebirth-8788527.html

THE GUARDIAN : 29th August
Birmingham’s new library is a modern behemoth that encases the past
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2013/aug/29/birmingham-new-library-architecture

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 29th August
The Library of Birmingham, first look
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/architecture/10266749/The-Library-of-Birmingham-first-look.html

Global Times : 29th August
Birmingham to open largest public library in Europe
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/807279.shtml#.Uh7iR3_YOzE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wazboSYrwAA

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August 28, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th August
Desmond Clarke | Grasping the nettle
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/grasping-nettle.html

Haringey Today : 28th August
MP highlights importance of reading during school holidays
Shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg returned to the library he used as a teenager to encourage schoolchildren to read during the summer holidays.
http://www.haringey-today.co.uk/News.cfm?id=29334&headline=MP%20highlights%20importance%20of%20reading%20during%20school%20holidays

The Star : 28th August
Sheffield | Libraries Letter:  With reduced funding come reduced services
from Coun Bryan Lodge – Cabinet member finance & resources
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/with-reduced-funding-come-reduced-services-1-5990360

Skegness Standard : 28th August
‘Save Alford Library’ campaigners stage protest
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/save-alford-library-campaigners-stage-protest-1-5433580

This Is Lincolnshire : 28th August
Alford | ‘Closure would take heart out of community’
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Closure-heart-community/story-19716543-detail/story.html#axzz2dAmbqqs0

This Is Lincolnshire : 28th August
Villagers’ library closure threat petition sparks response from county council
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Villagers-library-closure-threat-petition-sparks/story-19717618-detail/story.html#axzz2dAmbqqs0

The Lincolnite : 28th August
Over 20 communities bid to save Lincolnshire libraries
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/08/over-20-communities-bid-to-save-lincolnshire-libraries/

Horncastle News : 28th August
Wragby | Co-op ready to invest in new store and library 
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/business/co-op-ready-to-invest-in-new-store-and-library-1-5430622

Alford Library

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August 27, 2013 No Comments

This Is Lincolnshire : 27th August
Villagers hand in 7,800 name petition in library closure threat protest
They made the 100-mile round trip from Deeping St James in the south of the county to present it to officials at county council headquarters in Lincoln.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Villagers-hand-7-800-petition-library-closure/story-19712697-detail/story.html

Stamford Mercury : 27th August
Deepings Library campaigners to hand in petition to county council
More than 7,800 people have signed the petition to save Deepings Library, in High Street, Market Deeping.
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/deepings-library-campaigners-to-hand-in-petition-to-county-council-1-5427366

Communities Against the Cuts : 26th August
Birmingham | Library users will sit on new Strategic Library board
http://communitiesagainstthecuts.com/2013/08/26/library-users-will-sit-on-new-strategic-library-board/

 BOOKSELLER : 27th August
Cressida Cowell to live-stream schools event 
HCB has teamed up with online video specialists Stream UK to bring Cowell’s event live from Southfield Library in Wandsworth, where she is appearing in front of a live audience of local schoolchildren, to reach “thousands” of pupils via a link-up with The Reading Agency.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cressida-cowell-live-stream-schools-event.html

villagers petition

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August 26, 2013 No Comments

The Star : 26th August
Sheffield council faces challenge on library secret
“It is appalling Labour is keeping details in the public interest from public scrutiny.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-council-faces-challenge-on-library-secret-1-5985903

This Is Grimsby : 26th August
‘I question that closing libraries is way forward’
leader of East Lindsey District Council has joined a list of prominent county politicians who have spoken out against library closure plans.http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/question-closing-libraries-way-forward/story-19709172-detail/story.html#axzz2d3v7BrZ1

The Lincolnite : 26th August
Are libraries a useful smokescreen for the bigger threats to come?
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/08/are-libraries-producing-a-useful-smokescreen-for-the-bigger-threats-to-come/

Good Library Guide : 26th August
Chief Leisure Officer and the Chief Librarian
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/08/chief_leisure_o.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 26th August
The Gospel according to Mark Sesnan (GLL)  
“the ‘win–win’ not-for-profit relationship”
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-gospel-according-to-mark-sesnan-gll.html

Walkley library

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August 25, 2013 No Comments

Market Rasen Mail : 25th August
Letter | Councillor Anne Reynolds : E-Petition to Save Libraries
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-e-petition-to-save-libraries-1-5410899

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 25th August
A pint and a book please
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/a-pint-and-book-please.html

Phil Bradley’s Weblog : 24th August
PayDay loans and libraries
http://philbradley.typepad.com/phil_bradleys_weblog/2013/08/payday-loans-and-libraries.html

Bookshelves

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August 23, 2013 No Comments

The Next Web (TNW) : 22nd August
The future of libraries
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/08/22/the-future-of-libraries/

Sunderland Echo : 23rd August
‘No interest’ from community in running Sunderland libraries or other services
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/no-interest-from-community-in-running-sunderland-libraries-or-other-services-1-5978018

Spalding Guardian : 23rd August
Union’s library demos plea
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/union-s-library-demos-plea-1-5421480

Society of Authors : 23rd August
Save Lincolnshire Libraries Campaign
http://www.societyofauthors.org/soa-news/save-lincolnshire-libraries-campaign

Loughborough Echo : 23rd August
Letter : Councillor W R S Sharp | Good work overshadowed by library cuts concerns
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/views-and-blogs/letters/2013/08/23/good-work-overshadowed-by-library-cuts-concerns-73871-33755199/

Pontefract & Castleford Express : 23rd August
Wakefield | New revamped home for town’s library
http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/new-revamped-home-for-town-s-library-1-5981065

Knottingley library

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August 22, 2013 No Comments

This Is Somerset : 22nd August
Letter | Can’t this be sited elsewhere?
I am appalled that Bristol City Council is considering leasing space in the Central Library to the new Cathedral Primary School.
http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/t-sited/story-19690110-detail/story.html#axzz2cfvDamB4

THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd August
MP: Lincolnshire library plans “unacceptable”
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/mp-lincolnshire-library-plans-unacceptable.html


This Is Lincolnshire : 22nd August
MP urges county council to reconsider move ‘immediately’
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/MP-urges-county-council-reconsider-immediately/story-19691311-detail/story.html#axzz2cgMOwZTO

book shelf
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August 21, 2013 No Comments

PRIVATE EYE | Library News 
Issue No. 1347
Item (1) Lincolnshire | Item (2) JLIS takeovers‏
available in all good newsagents

Gainsborough Standard : 21st August
Lincolnshire: Gainsborough MP condemns council’s plans for libraries
“Yes, changes should be made to make our libraries more affordable and more sustainable in the long term, but these proposals put our entire library culture at risk. Lincolnshire County Council must reconsider this immediately and keep our libraries open”
http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/local-news/lincolnshire-gainsborough-mp-condemns-council-s-plans-for-libraries-1-5970807

Market Rasen Mail : 21st August
Campaigners reject Co-op compromise
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/campaigners-reject-co-op-compromise-1-5406651

Skegness Standard : 21st August
Spilsby councillors’ tentative support to Co-op library offer; public views sought next
“The Co-op is on board with it, we’re on board with it ..”    (tentative?)
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/spilsby-councillors-tentative-support-to-co-op-library-offer-public-views-sought-next-1-5410511

THE INDEPENDENT : 20th August
Brent Council hire a hologram as their new receptionist 
“When they cut libraries they said they needed money for things like home care and other core services …”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/brent-council-hire-a-hologram-as-their-new-receptionist-8776034.html?origin=internalSearch

THE BOOKSELLER : 21st August
Legal action from CLA prompts councils to license
If a council is found to be breaching copyright from digital or print publications, then in some cases the council officers and employees can be held individually liable.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/legal-action-cla-prompts-councils-license.html

Library books

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August 20, 2013 No Comments

Sheffield Telegraph : 20th August
Silence on future of Sheffield libraries
In the council’s response to The Star’s (FoI) request – arriving six weeks after the 20-day deadline the council is supposed to comply with by law – Andrew Milroy, acting head of libraries, said:  “Public interest in the council being able to make difficult decisions on a sound legal basis in confidence outweighs public interest in disclosure.”
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/silence-on-future-of-sheffield-libraries-1-5966720

Swindon Advertiser : 20th August
Library has become hub for Pinehurst community
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/10622445.Library_has_become_hub_for_Pinehurst_community/

Spalding Guardian : 20th August
Donington people in bid to save library
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/donington-people-in-bid-to-save-library-1-5402991

Co-operative News : 20th August
Lincolnshire Co-operative proposes adoption of local libraries 
“We actually opened Lincoln’s first library for our members in 1873 so this is something that connects with our heritage.”
http://www.thenews.coop/node/12933

You Tube
Consultant explains why ILPUK is better than CILIP | Rebrand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkXqVXbM2XY&feature=youtu.be …

Alice Lorimer (second right), with her Bookstart Bear Passport, and Peter Lorimer were among protestors demonstrating their support for Donington Library. Photo: SG170813-225TW

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August 19, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th August
McKearney to step down at The Reading Agency 
“My passion and expertise is literacy, literature and libraries, so …”
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/mckearney-step-down-reading-agency.html

The Lincolnite : 19th August
17 jobs would go in Lincolnshire Co-op library takeover, say UNISON
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/08/17-jobs-will-go-with-co-op-library-takeover-claims-lincolnshire-union/

This Is Bristol : 19th August
Letter | It would increase use of the library
from the Principal of the Cathedral Primary School
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/increase-use-library/story-19676493-detail/story.html

shelves

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August 17, 2013 No Comments

LGA | Free Libraries Leadership Seminar for new library portfolio holders 
12 September 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Local Government House, London  (Librarians unrepresented)
http://www.local.gov.uk/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=81e53d51-6e82-42b1-835d-3eb85b5453db&groupId=10171

Spalding Today : 17th August
Letter – Libraries: Represent the people who put you there
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/libraries-represent-the-people-who-put-you-there-1-5382771

Spalding Guardian : 17th August
Libraries Letter | I can’t pay my tax as I’m going on a Med cruise!
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/libraries-i-can-t-pay-my-tax-as-i-m-going-on-a-med-cruise-1-5382774

This Is Grimsby : 15th August
Public consultation on future of (Grimsby) libraries
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Public-consultation-future-libraries/story-19660024-detail/story.html

smith square

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August 16, 2013 No Comments

CLOA : 16th August
Yinnon Ezra, DCMS Specialist Advisor on Libraries blogs on making savings in public libraries 
http://blog.cloa.org.uk/2013/08/16/an-approach-to-making-savings-in-public-libraries/ 

THE BOOKSELLER : 16th August
Protest mounts over Lincolnshire library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/protest-mounts-over-lincolnshire-library-closures.html

Louth Leader : 16th August
Add your voice to libraries petition in Lincolnshire
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/add-your-voice-to-libraries-petition-in-lincolnshire-1-5397894

Petition to DCMS – Lincolnshire Libraries
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/53247

Rutland Times : 16th August
(Deepings) Library petition is ready to trigger council debate
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/community/community-news/library-petition-is-ready-to-trigger-council-debate-1-5398562

Good Library Guide : 16th August
Ebooks in libraries are half the price of ebooks on Kindle 
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/08/if_libraries_ar.html

Sunderland Echo : 16th August
Church figures, musicians and authors unite against Sunderland library closures
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/church-figures-musicians-and-authors-unite-against-sunderland-library-closures-1-5957590

Ipswich Star : 16th August
Felixstowe: Uncertainty voiced over how cash will be raised for library
“The £5,200 is required every
 year and is not a one-off demand.   We don’t understand fully what will happen if the community doesn’t manage to raise this money.”
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/felixstowe_uncertainty_voiced_over_how_cash_will_be_raised_for_library_1_2337630

Chris Howson

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August 15, 2013 No Comments

Civil Society : 14th August
Big Lottery Fund should fund council services, say Welsh local authorities
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/news/content/15881/big_should_fund_council_services_say_welsh_local_authorities

The Enquirer : 15th August
Outraged residents campaign against Southend library cuts
“It is crazy that the Council are funding the Forum for the amount that would plug the hole in the library fund for 40 years.”
http://www.theenquirer.co.uk/read.aspx?id=11821

This Is Lincolnshire : 15th August
20,000 join fight against Lincolnshire library cuts
District council chiefs say  Lincolnshire County Council must rethink proposals to pull funding from  libraries.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/20-000-join-fight-Lincolnshire-library-cuts/story-19659440-detail/story.html#axzz2c1PUqAnw

Age UK : 14th August
The importance of libraries in rural areas
http://ageukblog.org.uk/2013/08/14/the-importance-of-libraries-in-rural-areas/

Lincolnshire Echo : 15th August
Questions from Lincolnshire library campaigners are answered
Lincolnshire Co-operative and Lincolnshire County Council have responded to questions from  the Save Lincolnshire Libraries campaign group.  (read on …)
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Questions-Lincolnshire-library-campaigners/story-19663884-detail/story.html

Public Libraries News : 13th August
Editorial | Looking the gift horses in the mouth: co-location and outsourcing
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/08/looking-the-gift-horses-in-the-mouth-co-location-and-outsourcing.html

Skegness Standard : 15th August
Lincolnshire | Alford councillors protest library closure
Town councillors  are particularly angry, as prior to the Alford Urban District Council  becoming Alford Town Council they invested over £50,000 into the  building of the current library.”http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/angry-alford-councillors-protest-library-closure-1-5392202

Shropshire Live : 14th August
Telford & Wrekin | Dawley library closes its door to make way for brand new library
Last year the new library at Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre opened  and the opening of the new Dawley Library will be followed by another  new library in the Southwater One community building in Telford town  centre next year.
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2013/08/14/dawley-library-closes-its-door-to-make-way-for-brand-new-library/

BBC News : 14th August
Denbighshire | Flood-hit St Asaph library and one-stop shop reopens
A library in one of Wales’ smallest cities is reopening after it was  damaged by floods that killed one person and damaged about 500 homes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23692029

St Asaph library

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This Is Bristol : 14th August Come and meet us Simon Cook invitation extended, to discuss concerns about Bristol Central Library
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Come-meet-Simon-Cook/story-19654159-detail/story.html

Daily Echo : 14th August Southampton |Plea to fund £1m new city library
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10611522.Plea_to_fund___1m_new_city_library/

Harrow UNISON : 13th August Press Release : Library Job Losses
http://www.iharrow.com/council/harrow-unison-press-release-re-library-job-losses/

Conservative Home : 13th August Privatising libraries is better than closing libraries
 http://conservativehome.blogs.com/localgovernment/2013/08/privatising-libraries-is-better-than-closing-libraries.html

Southport Visitor : 13th August Sefton | Rethink demanded on council’s decision to close area’s libraries
 http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2013/08/13/rethink-demanded-on-council-s-decision-to-close-area-s-libraries-101022-33718192/

Hackney Citizen : 13th August Hackney novelist Kerry Hudson warns children are ‘still slipping through net’ “The library was a bubble, outside didn’t exist.”  Hudson is adamant this  life-saving and simple means of self-education must be kept alive.
http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2013/08/13/kerry-hudson-interview/

Kerry Hudson

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