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November 18, 2016 No Comments
Birmingham Mail : 18 November
Libraries in Birmingham will be closed for 9 days for Christmas and New Year 2016
Closure due to inadequate staffing levels as staff take leave over the break
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/libraries-birmingham-closed-9-days-12198161
Glasgow Live : 18 November
Glasgow Libraries are giving away free books at GoMA today ahead of Book Week Scotland
“The more I visit libraries, and the more I speak to people who rely on their library service, the more I have come to see how important they are to communities – so much more than just a place to borrow books.”
http://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-libraries-giving-away-free-12195341
Evening Standard : 18 November
Muswell Hill: Row erupts over plans to move library to ‘dark and oppressive pub
‘http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/muswell-hill-row-over-plans-to-move-library-to-dark-and-oppressive-pub-a3398886.html
Gazette News : 18 November
COLUMN: ‘Could there be anything more beautiful, more aspirational or more sexy than a public library?’
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14914301.COLUMN___Could_there_be_anything_more_beautiful__more_aspirational_or_more_sexy_than_a_public_library__/
Brent and Lilburn Times : 18 November
Stars to host fundraising entertainment night for Kensal Rise Community Library
Article highlights quite how hard it is to run a volunteer-run reading room. £80K raised with more needed for furniture and equipment.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/stars_to_host_fundraising_entertainment_night_for_kensal_rise_community_library_1_4782368
The Citizen : 18 November
Lancashire | Village libraries in Eccleston and Coppull get a reprieve
The libraries will now retain their current level of provision until March 2018, giving time for a “community-based service” to be considered. 
http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/14908732.Village_libraries_in_Eccleston_and_Coppull_get_a_reprieve/
2BR News : 18 November
Lancashire | Another two years for Coppull library
From ‘Save Coppull library’ to ‘Friends of Coppull library’ – it will now be funded by Chorley Council until 2018.
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2153986/another-two-years-for-coppull-library/
2BR News : 18 November
Lancashire | Trawden library will be saved – it’s just a question of who by
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2152668/trawden-library-will-be-saved—its-just-a-question-of-who-by/
South Wales Evening Post : 18 November
Residents urge council to save local libraries from funding cuts as it tries to save £11 million
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/protest-held-in-baglan-in-a-bid-to-protect-libraries-across-the-borough/story-29915527-detail/story.html
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November 17, 2016 No Comments
Mearns Leader : 16 November
Aberdeenshire | Council plans have ‘crossed a red line’
“The Council should be protecting a treasured local service and institution such as Public Libraries rather than trying to hawk them off to third Party Trusts. There are many inherent dangers with “trusts and trustees” … who are very much self-appointed and are accountable to no-one but themselves…”
Knutsford Guardian : 16 November
Letter | Blame our MP
“I wonder if he [George Osborne] will also take credit for the children’s services that have already closed in and around Knutsford and as and when we lose our precious library and A&E services?”
School libraries change lives. Cutting them would be disastrous

Birmingham Mail : 17 November
Autumn statement: Birmingham MPs warn leisure centres, libraries and social care are close to collapse
Birmingham Mail : 17 November
City budget crisis suggests very dark days ahead
Brixton Blog : 17 November
Lambeth | Act quickly, Carnegie library campaigners urge
‘Where the so-called ‘library’ will go is still unclear’
Helensburgh Advertiser : 17 November
Argyll & Bute | 250 council staff to be transferred if trust plan gets green light
Plans for leisure and library services to be run by charitable trust.
Nottingham Post : 17 November
Hundreds sign petition opposing plans to build offices on Nottingham Central Library site
The Business Desk – East Midlands : 17 November
Nottingham | City council confirm sale of library to Henry Boot
Leicester Mercury : 17 November
Staffless library opening planned as part of £1.3m county council savings
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November 16, 2016 No Comments

This is Wiltshire : 15 November
Swindon | Teachers and students praised by author as literature festival inspires more visits to school library
Schools across the town came together for the ninth annual Swindon Youth Festival of Literature last week and visits to their libraries have soared
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/NEWS/14906218.Teachers_and_students_praised_by_author_as_literature_festival_inspires_more_visits_to_school_library/

Newbury Today : 16 November
Where is back-up plan for library volunteers?
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/19834/where-is-back-up-plan-for-library-volunteers.html

The Guardian : 16 November
Want your students to love learning? Get them to the library
Includes quotes from Headteachers and teachers, such as
“Librarians visit the school to talk to the children, but where you get whole class impact is when we all walk down and visit the library,”
“The library played a great part in [nurturing a love of reading] , giving them a chance to read for pleasure. Its absence will leave a big hole.”
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2016/nov/16/library-home-books-schools-partner-reading-cuts

The Business Desk : 16 November
Nottingham library sale to bring in £4m
Library to be redeveloped as office space with proceeds of sale to build a new library but site of this not yet identified.
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/eastmidlands/nottingham-library-sale-to-bring-in-4m/

Kent Online : 16 November
Dartford Library reopens after a £650,000 restoration to mark its centenary year
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/library-returns-after-restoration-115850/

Haringey Advertiser : 16 November
Criticism triggers Enfield library rethink 
http://www.haringey-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=114885&headline=Criticism%20triggers%20rethink%20on%20Enfield%20library&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

The Telegraph : 16 November
Look at libraries over league tables when choosing a school
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/11/16/look-at-libraries-over-league-tables-when-choosing-a-school/

Swindon Advertiser : 16 November
Over a thousand in call to save library
Despite serving one of the most economically disadvantaged communities in Swindon, and being among the most visited, Park library is set for closure.  Campaigners are fighting to keep a professionally-staffed library.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14909235.Over_a_thousand_in_call_to_save_library/

Barry & District News : 16 November
Vale of Glamorgan | New hub opens at library
New ‘learning hub’ at Barry library includes three classrooms, computer suite, office space and crèche.
http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/14908868.New_hub_opens_at_library/

The Big Issue : 16 November
John Bird and Jeremy Corbyn urge government to support ailing libraries and bookshops
http://www.bigissue.com/the-mix/news/7123/john-bird-and-jeremy-corbyn-urge-government-to-support-ailing-libraries-and

West Bridgford Wire : 16 November
Council to invest in new city library for Nottingham
http://westbridgfordwire.com/council-invest-new-city-library-nottingham/

Coventry Telegraph : 16 November
Letter | The closure of local libraries by Coventry Council is surely an act of sheer folly
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/we-still-being-subjected-explosives-12184518

Chester Today : 16 November
Cheshire | Move planned for Chester library
Chester Library is set to close at the end of March 2017 to prepare the brand new Storyhouse library. During April 2017 stock will be moved across to the new library and the existing library staff will be trained in the new state of the art space which will include a theatre, cinema and library space.
http://www.cheshire-today.co.uk/43690/move-planned-for-chester-library/

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November 15, 2016 No Comments
Nottingham Post: 15 November
Council buys Sneinton Police Station for library plans
Co-location plans for police base and library in former police station
Crawley Observer : 15 November
School’s log cabin library wins praise of authors
Run by Yr 5 & 6 student volunteers. Lauded by children’s authors as, “outstanding and ‘the best school library they’ve seen’.”
Stamford Mercury : 15 November
Controversial proposal to move Visions Children’s Centre to Oakham Library site is approved by councillors
Sutton Coldfield Observer : 15 November

Peeved parents stage walk-in protest amid proposed closure of Streetly Library
Walsall Council plan to shut every single one of its local libraries – 15 in total – and just keep Walsall Central Library open in a bid to save £86m by 2020.
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November 14, 2016 No Comments

Leicester Mercury : 13 November
‘Wow – just wow’: People power saves Leicester library 
decision to keep the status quo
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/wow-just-wow-people-power-saves-leicester-library/story-29891419-detail/story.html

Cornish Times : 13 November
Library changes debated 
http://www.cornish-times.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107392&headline=Library%20changes%20debated&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

The Guardian : 14 November
Children’s laureates demand UK government investigate school library closures
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/nov/14/children-laureates-demand-uk-government-school-library-closures

The Bookseller : 14 November
Children’s Laureates past and present urge end to ‘school library lottery’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/riddell-calls-end-school-library-lottery-431306

BBC News : 14 November
Top authors call for school libraries to be protected
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-37976082

Times & Star : 14 November
Cumbria | Public consultation into library plans
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/other/Public-consultation-into-library-plans-fd0b7664-b148-416d-8a96-bf8b9be23b34-ds

East London & West Sussex Guardian : 14 November
A history of library cuts and book burning in Waltham Forest
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/14889110.LOOKING_BACK__A_history_of_library_cuts_and_book_burning/

Keighley News : 14 November
Bradford | Volunteers celebrate five years of running Denholme Community Library
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/14901976.Volunteers_celebrate_five_years_running_Denholme_Community_Library/

The Bookseller : 14 November
Read On. Get On. coalition calls for new national measurement of reading
‘Libraries are vital but have been “negatively affected” by the closure of school library services’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/read-get-promises-national-measurement-reading-431381

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November 11, 2016 No Comments
THE GUARDIAN : 11th November
Letter (Lord Bird) Library closures, cuts and false economies
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/nov/11/library-closures-cuts-and-false-economies

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th November
EU e-lending ruling sparks book trade concerns
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ruling-e-lending-raises-concerns-book-trade-429801

THE GUARDIAN : 11th November
Libraries | A moment that changed me: stealing the book that saved my life
by Jenn Ashworth
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/11/moment-changed-me-school-library

Cambridge News : 11th November
Protest: Bookworms in Cambridge furious over plans to slash spending on library books
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/protest-bookworms-cambridge-furious-over-12163508

Plymouth Herald : 11th November
Fines could increase at libraries across Plymouth
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/fines-could-increase-at-libraries-across-plymouth/story-29887098-detail/story.html

2BR Radio : 11th November
Two more Lancashire libraries saved
Coppull and Eccleston will stay open until March 2018
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2149210/two-more-lancashire-libraries-saved/

Ham & High : 11th November
Haringey | Muswell Hill library to stay in its historic home – for now
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/heritage/muswell_hill_library_to_stay_in_its_historic_home_for_now_1_4772092

Reuters Health : 10th November
Libraries can be a health lifeline for people most at risk
http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-libraries-community-idUKKBN1352OD
Abstract | Beyond Books: Public Libraries As Partners For Population Health
http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/35/11/2030.abstract

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November 10, 2016 No Comments

Third Sector | 10th November
Locality calls for £1bn to back protection of public assets
http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/locality-calls-1bn-back-protection-public-assets/local-action/article/1415195

Surrey Comet : 10th November
Kingston Council to spend £500,000 on upgrading borough’s libraries as visitor numbers increase
http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/14880584.Kingston_Council_to_spend___500_000_on_upgrading_borough_s_libraries_as_visitor_numbers_increase/

The Star : 10th November
Sheffield | Letter:  Shocking decline of libraries in the UK
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/shocking-decline-of-libraries-in-the-uk-1-8230028

Warrington Guardian : 10th November
Letter | Culture crime
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/yoursay/letters/14880178.Culture_crime/

Lancashire Evening Post : 10th November
Countdown to closure for Lostock Hall Library and Children’s Centre
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/countdown-to-closure-for-library-and-children-s-centre-1-8232692

Accrington Observer : 9th November
Lancashire | Concerns as drug and alcohol recovery service bids to take over library building
Oswaldtwistle Library
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/alcohol-drug-treatment-organisation-library-12153078

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November 9, 2016 No Comments

PRIVATE EYE
Issue 1431
“… replace them with glorified cupboards scattered across town.”
Library News (p.33) — Warrington

Yorkshire Post : 9th November
Letter:  Sheffield | Sorry chapter in history of our vital libraries
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/yp-letters-sorry-chapter-in-history-of-our-vital-libraries-1-8229608


Warrington Guardian : 9th November
A planning application to move the country’s first publicly-funded library into a shoe shop been withdrawn
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14877662.Application_to_move_town_centre_library_to_shoe_shop_in_Golden_Square_withdrawn_hours_before_decision_on_plans_due/

Sutton Coldfield Local News : 9th November
Sutton Coldfield Town Council united in fight for library services
http://suttoncoldfieldlocal.co.uk/town-council-united-in-fight-for-library-services-222612/

Darlington & Stockton Times : 8th November
North Yorkshire | Volunteers book in to save Bedale Library
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/14874817.Volunteers_book_in_to_save_library/

Penarth Times : 9th November
Vale of Glamorgan | Dinas Powys Library becomes third community run facility in the Vale
http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/14876487.Dinas_Powys_Library_becomes_third_community_run_facility_in_the_Vale/

Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
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November 8, 2016 No Comments

Swindon Advertiser : 8th November
Give us our say, say Park Library campaigners
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14868940.Give_us_our_say__say_library_campaigners/

Swindon Advertiser : 7th November
Swindon campaigners join thousands to save town’s libraries
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14846601.Swindon_campaigners_join_thousands_to_save_town__39_s_libraries/

Bolton News : 8th November
Return of library is ‘not viable’ says council
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/14873663.Return_of_library_is____not_viable____says_council/

Uckfield105 FM : 8th November
East Sussex | Uckfield Library hours are changing
http://www.uckfieldfm.co.uk/2016/local-news/uckfield-library-hours-are-changing/

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November 6, 2016 No Comments

ITV News : 5th November
Swindon library campaigners join national demo
excellent photographs
http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2016-11-05/swindon-library-campaigners-join-national-demo/

BBC News : 6th November
Lancashire County Council considers bids to run under-threat services
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-37861765

Tinder Foundation : 6th November
What makes a great community hub — Helen Milner
“Last week I said something that proved to be pretty controversial”
http://www.tinderfoundation.org/our-thinking/blog/what-makes-great-community-hub

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November 5, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 5th November
Leading authors join protest march against cuts to cultural services
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/nov/05/leading-authors-join-protest-march-against-cuts-to-cultural-services

BT.com : 5th November
Authors join protest against library and museum cuts
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/campaigners-set-to-march-over-library-cuts-11364110683827

ITV News : 5th November
Campaigners set to march against cuts to libraries, museums and galleries
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-11-05/campaigners-march-against-cuts-library-museum-galleries/

THE GUARDIAN : 5th November
Authors join national protest against library closures
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/nov/05/authors-join-national-protest-against-library-closures

Evening Standard : 5th November
London libraries protest: Campaigners set for demo against funding cuts to libraries, museums and galleries
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/london-libraries-protest-campaigners-set-for-demo-against-funding-cuts-to-libraries-museums-and-a3387921.html

2BR Radio : 5th November
Lancashire | Residents react to Whalley library shutting
“It’s just been taken away. it’s thoughtless.. absolutely thoughtless”.
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2143896/residents-react-to-whalley-library-shutting/

Bristol Post : 5th November
South Glos | Protesters take to Hanham and London to fight library cuts
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/protesters-take-to-hanham-and-london-to-fight-the-library-cuts/story-29870958-detail/story.html

Northwich Guardian : 5th November
Cheshire West & Chester | Mobile library service will call every three weeks instead of four
http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/NEWS/14842776.Mobile_library_service_will_call_every_three_weeks_instead_of_four/

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November 4, 2016 No Comments

BIG ISSUE : 4th November
John Bird to speak at a mass rally in support of Libraries this weekend 
http://www.bigissue.com/the-mix/news/7099/john-bird-to-speak-at-a-mass-rally-in-support-of-libraries-this-weekend

Blog Preston : 4th November
Lancashire | Sale of libraries in Preston and South Ribble should be ‘put on hold’ 
A Preston MP has called on Lancashire County Council to slow down its sale of library buildings in the city and across the county.
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/11/sale-of-libraries-in-preston-and-south-ribble-should-be-put-on-hold/

Warrington Guardian : 4th November 
LiveWire’s library survey reveals residents asked for longer opening ours, more books and cafes 
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14839242.LiveWire_s_library_survey_reveals_residents_asked_for_more_books_and_cafes/

MK Citizen : 4th November 
Milton Keynes libraries take to the road in search of volunteers 
http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/milton-keynes-libraries-take-to-the-road-in-search-of-volunteers-1-7662822

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November 3, 2016 No Comments

Public Finance : 3rd November
Time for some big thinking on community assets
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2016/11/time-some-big-thinking-community-assets
Research report: http://www.thepowertochange.org.uk/research/research-publications/

THE BOOKSELLER : 2nd November
National Libraries Demo: authors & campaigners will ‘fight tooth and nail’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/national-libraries-demonstration-425956

The Socialist : 2nd November
Remember, remember the 5th of November….  Fight the ‘burning’ of our museums and libraries!
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/923/23878/02-11-2016/fight-the-burning-of-our-museums-and-libraries

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November 2, 2016 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 2nd November
Vaizey criticises arts community for ‘relentlessly left-wing groupthink’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaziey-hits-out-arts-community-relentlessly-left-wing-groupthink-425921

Newbury Today : 2nd November
West Berkshire | Legality of library closures is ‘irrelevant’
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/19709/legality-of-library-closures-is-irrelevant.html

Sheffield Telegraph : 2nd November
Council on the same page as community as plan to protect Sheffield library is approved
Sheffield Council has registered the Walkley Carnegie Library building as an asset of community value. It is now an ‘associate library‘, which means it is supported by a grant and run independently b volunteers.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/council-on-the-same-page-as-community-as-plan-to-protect-sheffield-library-is-approved-1-8215508

Lancashire Evening Post : 2nd November
Former librarian and best-selling author laments county’s closure of libraries
http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/preston/fulwood/former-librarian-and-best-selling-author-laments-county-s-closure-of-libraries-1-8214685

Clitheroe Advertiser :  1st November
Lancashire | The final chapter of Whalley Library
Whalley Library is set to close at noon on Saturday …
http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/the-final-chapter-of-whalley-library-1-8211636

Blackpool Gazette : 1st November
Latest on transfer of LCC buildings
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/latest-on-transfer-of-lcc-buildings-1-8211625

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November 1, 2016 No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 31st October
British arts establishment is full of ‘relentlessly left-wing groupthink’, former culture minister says
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/31/british-arts-establishment-is-full-of-relentlessly-left-wing-gro/

a-n.co.uk : 1st November
National demonstration against closure of libraries and museums set for 5 November
https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/national-demonstration-against-closure-of-libraries-and-museums-set-for-5-november

Socialist Worker : 1st November
Time to take action to save libraries, galleries and museums
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/43609/Time+to+take+action+to+save+libraries,+galleries+and+museums

Plymouth Herald : 1st November
Reprieve for Plymouth’s libraries and toilets in council cuts re-think
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/reprieve-for-plymouth-s-libraries-and-toilets-in-council-cuts-re-think/story-29857897-detail/story.html

Yorkshire Post : 1st November
Library cuts will hit ‘most marginalised’ hardest 
VFTL’s Dr Lauren Smith quoted 
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/library-cuts-will-hit-most-marginalised-hardest-1-8211582


Darlington & Stockton Times : 1st November
Council pledges to support scheme to save libraries 
The cuts are coming so the volunteers will have to take this forward …
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/14836388.Council_pledges_to_support_scheme_to_save_libraries/

Yorkshire Coast Radio : 1st November
Both Bridlington libraries to stay open
http://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2140221/both-bridlington-libraries-to-stay-open/

 

News & Star : 1st November
Opening hours cut at north Cumbrian libraries
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/Opening-hours-cut-at-north-Cumbrian-libraries-d7ffe105-7d58-4bfa-a704-c5229c0deee6-ds

Chronicle Live : 27th October
‘Selling the family silver’ – Newcastle City Council slammed for library move
The cash-strapped authority plan to clear out the fifth floor of the City Library …..
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/selling-family-silver-newcastle-city-12089934

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October 31, 2016 No Comments

Chorley Guardian : 31st October
Lancashire | Council budgets feel the squeeze but their top executives still take home healthy pay packets, including one who earns more than Theresa May
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/council-budgets-feel-the-squeeze-but-their-top-executives-still-take-home-healthy-pay-packets-including-one-who-earns-more-than-theresa-may-1-8209280

Lancashire Telegraph : 31st October
Final chapter for East Lancashire libraries just days away
Whalley and Trawden libraries are set to close this week ….
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14833843.Final_chapter_for_East_Lancashire_libraries_just_days_away/

Sunderland Echo : 31st October
Tory councillor questions central library closure after £500k was spent on revamp
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/tory-councillor-questions-library-closure-after-500k-was-spent-on-revamp-1-8207569

 

Hunts Post : 31st October
Cambridgeshire | Village shows its support for new community library
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/village_shows_its_support_for_new_community_library_1_4757110

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October 30, 2016 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 30th October
Editorial | “Keep an open mind, be innovative, and keep smiling”: an interview with Thomas Colloff 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/10/keep-an-open-mind-be-innovative-and-keep-smiling-an-interview-with-thomas-colloff.html

 

2BR Radio : 30th October 
First Lancashire building closure dates announced 
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2138201/first-lancashire-building-closure-dates-announced/

 

Bracknell News : 29 October
Changes to Bracknell library service would be an “insult” to the profession
http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/14830667.Changes_to_Bracknell_library_service_would_be_an__insult__to_the_profession/

 

West Briton : 29th October
Cornwall | Tax cap plans could put ‘offloaded’ libraries and public toilets at risk
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/libraries-and-public-toilets-could-be-at-risk-from-plans-to-cap-town-and-parish-council-tax-rates/story-29843129-detail/story.html

 

Midweek Herald : 29th October
Devon | Seaton Library friends group appeals for more help 
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/seaton_library_friends_group_appeals_for_more_help_1_4749448

 

Derbyshire Times : 28th October
Letter | Think of libraries in devolution debate 
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/your-say/letter-think-of-libraries-in-devolution-debate-1-8204406

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News and Views
October 28, 2016 No Comments

BBC News : 28th October
Hay-on-Wye: ‘Town of books’ library battling closure
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-37797579

Public Sector Exec : 28th October
Libraries that fail to serve communities ‘need to close’, digital charity says
“I’m fed up of seeing them get a free pass …”
http://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/Public-Sector-News/libraries-that-fail-to-serve-communities-need-to-close-digital-charity-says?dorewrite=false

Warrington Guardian
Union hits back at plan for volunteers to run libraries
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14829321.Union_hits_back_at_plan_for_volunteers_to_run_libraries/

Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
News and Views
October 27, 2016 No Comments

27th October:   Thanks to Ian of PLN for advising on Twitter that:
“Helen Milner of the Tinder Foundation will be interviewed by Sky News tomorrow on her view that some libraries are poor and are being protected.”

THE GUARDIAN : 27th October
Some libraries deserve to close, says ‘digital inclusion’ charity
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/27/some-libraries-deserve-to-close-says-digital-inclusion-charity#comment-86282176

LGA : 27th October
Not all libraries should be protected from closure argues charity
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Not-all-libraries-should-be-protected-from-closure-argues-charity/41915

Public Libraries News : 27th October
Special interview with Helen Milner on “protected” libraries and the 10% that “have to change”
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/10/special-interview-with-helen-milner-on-protected-libraries-and-the-10-that-have-to-change.html

Public Libraries News : 27th October
Nick Poole on what can we learn from the past to inform the future of public libraries
His speech to the Library of Birmingham
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/users/nick-poole-on-what-can-we-learn-from-the-past-to-inform-the-future-of-public-libraries

Labour List : 27th October
Exclusive: Tom Watson launches devolution taskforce to look at austerity and the arts
inc libraries
http://labourlist.org/2016/10/exclusive-watson-launches-devolution-taskforce-to-look-at-austerity-and-the-arts/

Camden New Journal : 27th October
Fears for Camden’s local history archives if flats scheme at Holborn Library is expanded
http://www.camdennewjournal.com/local-archives-holborn

Bury Times : 27th October
‘Great care’ needed on decision of future of libraries
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/14826502.___Great_care____needed_on_decision_of_future_of_libraries/

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October 26, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 26th October
‘There’s nowhere else for children’: Walsall locals react to library closure plans
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/26/theres-nowhere-else-for-children-walsall-locals-react-to-library-closure-plans

Swindon Advertiser : 26th October
Libraries campaigners to take their fight to parliament
“The Freedom of Information request submitted by the campaign asking if any other strategies have been considered has been blocked and there is growing frustration that the council plan will be forced through.”
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14822276.Libraries_campaigners_to_take_their_fight_to_parliament/

Bedfordshire News : 26th October
Controversial ‘digital’ library model will NOT be introduced at Kempston and Putnoe
Bedford Borough Council has announced it will not create a ‘digital’ model that would see users access unstaffed libraries using key cards at Kempston or Putnoe libraries
http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/controversial-digital-library-model-will-not-be-introduced-at-kempston-and-putnoe/story-29844289-detail/story.html

Hull Daily Mail : 26th October
Cottingham Library set to survive East Riding Council cuts
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/cottingham-library-set-to-survive-east-riding-council-cuts/story-29844287-detail/story.html

Yorkshire Coast Radio : 26th October
Decisions To Be Made On Bridlington Libraries
http://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2133674/decisions-to-be-made-on-bridlington-libraries/

Public Libraries News : 25th October
Editorial | Why some libraries should close … but some others definitely should not
The Tinder Foundation suggests that some libraries should close …
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/10/why-some-libraries-should-close-but-some-others-definitely-should-not.html

Times Series : 25th October
Barnet | ‘People do not realise how valuable the libraries are, until it is too late’
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/14822618.__39_People_do_not_realise_how_valuable_the_libraries_are__until_it_is_too_late__39_/

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