Library News Round-up: 24 April 2015

THE BOOKSELLER : 24th April
WBN authors defend libraries and teachers 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/wbn-authors-defend-libraries-and-teachers 

Coventry Observer : 24th April
Election hopefuls called on to pledge support for Coventry libraries
http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2015/04/24/news-Election-hopefuls-called-on-to-pledge-support-for-Coventry-libraries-132414.html 

Birmingham Mail : 23rd April
Trojan horse one year on
Birmingham Education Partnership will  “lean on the council to boost community facilities such as parks and libraries”http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/trojan-horse-one-year-on-9095037

Exmouth Journal : 23rd April
Strong response to new library friends’ group in Budleigh Salterton
Includes info about Devon’s ‘mutual or trust’ plans
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/strong_response_to_new_library_friends_group_1_4045811