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BBC News : 4th August
N.Ireland | Libraries to avoid cuts to opening hours with extra £225k funding
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-36977291

Get Reading : 4th August
Theale Library: parish councillors question West Berkshire’s figures
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/theale-library-parish-councillors-question-11694987

SW Londoner : 4th August
Lambeth Council denounce library protest ‘mob’ throwing plastic eyes to chants of ‘we’re watching you’
http://www.swlondoner.co.uk/lambeth-council-denounce-library-protest-mob-throwing-plastic-eyes-chants-watching/

The Argus : 4th August
Historic Hove library now open seven days a week just weeks after closure plan averted
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14661529.Historic_Hove_library_now_open_seven_days_a_week_just_weeks_after_closure_plan_averted/

Gazette Live : 4th August
Stockton | Fairfield Library could be saved from the axe thanks to new co-location plan
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/fairfield-library-could-saved-axe-11707309

Forfar Dispatch : 4th August
Tesco Bank prove ‘every little helps’ at Forfar Library
http://www.forfardispatch.co.uk/news/local-news/tesco-bank-prove-every-little-helps-at-forfar-library-1-4193212

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PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1424 (p.34) | Library News : Derby
Available in newsagents today

Mix 96 Radio : 3rd August
Bucks Libraries Could Go It AloneTo Save Millions
http://www.mix96.co.uk/news/local/2056620/bucks-libraries-could-go-it-aloneto-save-millions/

THE BOOKSELLER : 2nd August
BBC Radio and libraries partner for ‘biggest book club in country’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/bbc-radio-partners-libraries-369516

Hereford Times : 1st August
Library users and supporters urged to fill in survey to help safeguard ‘jewel in the crown’ of Leominster
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/local/14654403.Library_users_and_supporters_urged_to_fill_in_survey_to_help_safeguard__jewel_in_the_crown__of_Leominster/

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Derby Telegraph : 1st August
Petition launched to keep Allestree Library open
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/petition-launched-to-stop-proposed-changes-to-derby-s-libraries/story-29572522-detail/story.html

2BR News : 1st August
Calls to extend library and children centre consultation in Lancashire
The elderly excluded from consultations
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2053860/calls-to-extend-library-and-children-centre-consultation-in-lancashire/

Penarth Times : 1st August
Vale of Glamorgan | Community group officially takes over running of Sully Library
Sully is the first of the five planned library handovers from council control
http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/14654314.Community_group_officially_takes_over_running_of_Sully_Library/

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THE SUNDAY TIMES : 31st July
Biteback — Richard Brooks
“And Vaizey’s legacy? He became the longest-serving arts minister in British politics – a source of great pride to him. He enthused, regularly attended openings and events, and was always affable. But in some areas, notably libraries, he fell short.” Behind paywall

Public Libraries News : 31st July
Editorial | A communist approach to libraries? It’s falling short
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/07/a-communist-approach-to-libraries-its-falling-short.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 31st July
Challenges and Opportunities
https://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/07/31/challenges-and-opportunities/

This Is Local London : 30th July
Greenwich Council remove ‘disruptive’ library campaigners from public meeting
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/14651825._People_were_angry_about_the_bullshit___Greenwich_Council_remove__disruptive__library_campaigners_from_public_meeting/

Shropshire Star : 30th July
Delight as council decides not to cut Ellesmere Library’s opening hours
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/07/30/delight-as-council-decides-not-to-cut-ellesmere-librarys-opening-hours/

Blackpool Gazette : 30th July
MP takes fight over libraries to culture chief
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/mp-takes-fight-over-libraries-to-culture-chief-1-8041453

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DAILY TELEGRAPH : 29th July
Letter | Noisier libraries with even fewer books
Scroll down for letter
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2016/07/28/letters-rural-grants-paralysed-by-second-guessing-of-brexit-by-b/

Evesham Journal : 29th July
Revised Ludlow Library story
Reduction in opening hours will save just £4,000 from Shropshire Council’s annual libraries budget, it is claimed.
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/14650302.Revised_Ludlow_Library_story/

Newbury Today : 29th July
West Berkshire | New library closure petition launched
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/18818/new-library-closure-petition-launched.html

West End Extra : 29th July
Labour demand answers as Marylebone library is shelved over £6m shortfall
http://www.westendextra.com/library-shortfall-answers

Chronicle Live : 29th July
‘Not fit for purpose’ – backlash over a Northumberland town’s library move
Angry residents are threatening to boycott it
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/not-fit-purpose-backlash-over-11679684

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THE BOOKSELLER : 28th July
Derby plans to hand 11 libraries over to volunteers
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/derby-plans-hand-11-libraries-over-volunteers-369256

Accrington Observer : 28th July
MP enlisted David Cameron in talks to save our libraries
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/mp-enlisted-david-cameron-talks-11673663

Huffington Post : 28th July
Last of the Rare Book Cataloguers — by James Christie
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/james-christie/last-of-the-rare-book-cat_1_b_11203734.html

Shropshire Star : 28th July
Shropshire councillors agree to cut hours at 11 libraries across county
+ Shawbury village library will close
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/07/28/shropshire-councillors-agree-to-cut-library-hours-across-county/

Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Today : 28th July
Labour calls on Westminster Council to “come clean” over Marylebone Library delay
http://www.kcwtoday.co.uk/2016/07/labour-calls-westminster-council-come-clean-marylebone-library-delay/

Lichfield Live : 28th July
Controversial plan to move Lichfield Library to St Mary’s in the Market Square is approved
http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2016/07/28/controversial-plan-to-move-lichfield-library-to-st-marys-in-the-market-square-is-approved/

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THE GUARDIAN : 27th July
Anger as Derby plans to hand over most of city’s libraries to volunteers
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jul/27/anger-as-derby-plans-to-hand-over-most-of-citys-libraries-to-volunteers

THE BOOKSELLER : 27th July
New libraries minister stresses community action
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/rob-wilson-libraries-minister-369136

Derby Telegraph : 26th July
Derby library plans met with concern and anger
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/anger-at-derby-city-council-s-libraries-plan/story-29551380-detail/story.html

Fife Today : 27th July
Plans submitted to halt Glenwood Library closure
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/plans-submitted-to-halt-glenwood-library-closure-1-4187192

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DCMS : 25th July
Letter from new Libraries Minister, Rob Wilson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9r-dNr4kPL0dC1sb3MxNk9scjQ/view?pref=2&pli=1

Libraries Taskforce : 26th July
A week is a long time in politics — Kathy Settle
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/07/26/a-week-is-a-long-time-in-politics/

Islington Gazette : 26th July
Fewer books and more computers at Islington libraries
Books are being phased out of Islington’s 10 libraries in favour of more computers.
http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/education/fewer_books_and_more_computers_at_islington_libraries_1_4632048

Swindon Advertiser : 25th July
Council announces plan to put library strategy to the public
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14640639.Council_announces_plan_to_put_library_strategy_to_the_public/

Socialist Worker : 26th July
Library cuts revolt spreads throughout south London
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/43129/Library+cuts+revolt+spreads+throughout+south+London

Socialist Worker : 26th July
March in Bromley takes the road in protest at council cuts and privatisation
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/43130/March+in+Bromley+takes+the+road+in+protest+at+council+cuts+and+privatisation

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THE BOOKSELLER : 4th July
Two thirds of Leicestershire’s libraries to be run by volunteers
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/two-thirds-leciestershires-libraries-be-run-volunteers-341666

ITV News : 4th July
Third of Leicestershire libraries to be run by volunteers
(it’s two thirds)
http://www.itv.com/news/central/2016-07-04/third-of-leicestershire-libraries-to-be-run-by-volunteers/

The Wharf : 4th July
Strike called to fight Greenwich mobile library cuts
http://www.wharf.co.uk/news/local-news/strike-called-fight-greenwich-mobile-11566037

Yorkshire Post : 3rd July
Sheffield | Letter: Libraries are more important than offices
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/yp-letters-libraries-are-more-important-than-offices-1-7994723

Haringey Advertiser : 2nd July
New-look Tottenham library fully re-opens on Monday after £3m facelift
http://www.haringey-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=111308&headline=New-look%20Tottenham%20library%20fully%20re-opens%20on%20Monday%20after%20%C2%A33m%20facelift&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

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Lauren Smith : 1st July
Libraries and the EU Referendum
https://laurensmith.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/libraries-and-the-eu-referendum/

THE BOOKSELLER : 30th June
Writers donate to re-open Kensal Rise Library
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/writers-donate-re-open-kensal-rise-library-341441

Bexley Times : 1st July
Bexley | Libraries set to expand under new ownership
http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk/news/libraries_set_to_expand_under_new_ownership_1_4599773

Spalding Today : 1st July
Lincolnshire | Deepings Community Library launches new free bus service
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/deepings-community-library-launches-new-free-bus-service-1-7459225

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Northern Echo : 30th June
Campaigners say Darlington deserves better after council agrees to cuts
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14591161.Campaigners_say_the_Darlington_deserves_better_after_council_agrees_to_cuts/

Blackpool Gazette : 30th June
VIDEO | Pupil power! Youngsters hit the streets with ‘Save our Libraries’ message
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/pupil-power-in-battle-to-save-libraries-1-7990259

Blackpool Gazette : 30th June
Letter | Many use them, even if you don’t
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/your-say/letters-june-30-2016-1-7989989

Stourbridge News : 30th June
Worcestershire | Hagley Parish Council steps in to prevent further cuts at village library
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/14591231.Hagley_Parish_Council_steps_in_to_prevent_further_cuts_at_village_library/

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BBC News : 29th June
Dorset mobile library cuts finalized by county cabinet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-36664569

Libraries Taskforce : 29th June
Ayub Khan MBE | Celebrating Shakespeare 2016 – the party goes on
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/06/29/celebrating-shakespeare-2016-the-party-goes-on/

Brecon & Radnor Express : 29th June
Powys | Deadline looms for library savings plan
http://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/article.cfm?id=102355&headline=Deadline%20looms%20for%20library%20savings%20plan&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

Shropshire Star : 29th June
Fresh talks over Church Stretton library’s future
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/06/29/fresh-talks-over-church-stretton-librarys-future/

Get Reading : 29th June
Wokingham libraries’ opening hours set to be extended
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/wokingham-libraries-opening-hours-set-11541717

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Blackpool Gazette : 28th June
Lancashire | Mum’s library plea as fight hits parliament
autistic daughter
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/wyre/cleveleys/mum-s-library-plea-as-fight-hits-parliament-1-7985305

Brixton Blog : 28th June
Lambeth library campaigners plan Rec protest
http://www.brixtonblog.com/library-campaigners-protest-rec/38604

Lurgan Mail : 28th June
NI | Protest at cuts to Lurgan library today
http://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/lurgan-news/protest-at-cuts-to-lurgan-library-today-1-7452628

Public Libraries News : 27th June
So, what does the Referendum result mean for public libraries?
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/06/11190.html

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Local Government Lawyer : 23rd June
Campaigners win permission for second judicial review over library plans
A campaign group opposed to council plans to have volunteers run a south Wales library have been given permission to bring a second judicial review challenge.
http://localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27468%3Acampaigners-win-permission-for-second-judicial-review-over-library-plans&catid=56&Itemid=24

Evesham Journal : 27th June
Upkeep of Upton-upon-Severn library transferred to a Trust from Worcestershire CC in a bid to cut spending
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/14583089.Upkeep_of_Upton_upon_Severn_library_transferred_to_trust_in_a_bid_to_cut_council_spending/

Exeter Express : 27th June
Libraries Unlimited aims to bring ‘commercial edge’ to Devon’s libraries
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/libraries-unlimited-excited-by-challenge-of-running-devon-s-libraries/story-29448981-detail/story.html

Northern Echo : 27th June
Campaigners urge Darlington Borough Council to delay decision on Crown Street Library
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14583091.Campaigners_urge_Darlington_Borough_Council_to_delay_decision_on_Crown_Street_Library/

East Lothian Courier: 27th June
Six-year-old’s plea as Prestonpans Library plans cause concern
http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/14578906.Six_year_old___s_plea_as_Prestonpans_Library_plans_cause_concern/

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Wandsworth SW18 : 24th June
Council leader explains how Wandsworth is saving money while protecting services
http://www.wandsworthsw18.com/shared/conwandsworthservices002.htm

The Star : 24th June
Sheffield | Letter: Restaffing libraries should be a major priority
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/a-major-priority-1-7980633

Blackpool Gazette : 23rd June
Anger at ‘snub’ over libraries
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/fylde/lytham/anger-at-snub-over-libraries-1-7978589

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CILIP : 23rd June
CILIP to work alongside Speak Up for Libraries group as independent supporter
http://www.cilip.org.uk/news/cilip-work-alongside-speak-libraries-group-independent-supporter

Speak Up for Libraries – Update : 23rd June
http://speakupforlibraries.org/speakupforlibraries/speak-up-for-libraries-update/

Libraries Taskforce : 23rd June
Guest post | Soul of the City: a vision for the future of public libraries in Hull
by Dr Richard Heseltine, Chair of the James Reckitt Library Trust
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/06/23/soul-of-the-city-a-vision-for-the-future-of-public-libraries-in-hull/

Cornish Guardian : 23rd June
Launceston Town Council agree on proposal to take on library service
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/launceston-town-council-agree-on-proposal-to-take-on-library-service/story-29436383-detail/story.html

Malvern Gazette: 23rd June
Worcestershire | Group supporting Syrian refugees told to take down library exhibition
http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/14575921.Group_supporting_Syrian_refugees_told_to_take_down_library_exhibition/

Hinckley Times : 23rd June
Leicestershire | New chapter as Burbage Library is handed to volunteers
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/new-chapter-burbage-library-handed-11507574

Craven Herald : 23rd June
Lancashire | Councillor aims to save Earby Library
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/14575125.Councillor_aims_to_save_Earby_Library/

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CILIP : 22nd June
Bringing people together in memories
http://www.cilip.org.uk/blog/bringing-people-together-memories

SCL : 22nd June
Libraries to Invest Time and Resources in Art and Culture
http://goscl.com/libraries-to-invest-time-and-resources-in-art-and-culture/

SCL
BBC and Society of Chief Librarians Sign Strategic Partnership
http://goscl.com/bbc-and-society-of-chief-librarians-sign-strategic-partnership/

Derry Journal : 22nd June
Protest to save Derry’s central library this Saturday
http://www.derryjournal.com/news/protest-to-save-derry-s-central-library-this-saturday-1-7442900

Public Libraries News : 21st June
Amazon linking revisited … and … Ed Vaizey says it’s all OK
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/06/amazon-linking-revisited-and-ed-vaizey-says-its-all-ok.html

Shropshire Star : 19th June
Warning for Whitchurch: No going back if libraries close
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/06/19/warning-for-whitchurch-no-going-back-if-libraries-close/

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THE BOOKSELLER : 20th June
Vaizey: Library service is not in crisis
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-library-service-not-crisis-335976

Public Sector Executive : 20th June
Devolution offers ‘more opportunities’ for preserving libraries
http://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/Public-Sector-News/devolution-offers-more-opportunities-for-preserving-libraries

The Star : 21st June
Sheffield | Letter: Volunteer councillors
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/volunteer-councillors-1-7973930

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THE GUARDIAN : 20th June
Chris Riddell wins the Kate Greenaway medal with The Sleeper and the Spindle
We need to stop and consider whether we want to live in a society where libraries are being downgraded….
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/jun/20/chris-riddell-kate-greenaway-2016-the-sleeper-and-the-spindle-neil-gaiman

London Evening Standard : 20th June
Stand up against library closures, says prize-winning children’s author Sarah Crossan
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/stand-up-against-library-closures-says-prizewinning-children-s-author-sarah-crossan-a3275921.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th June
An answer to Taskforce critics
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/answer-taskforce-critics-335896

BBC News : 20th June
Dorset mobile library cuts backed by county council committee
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-36571147

The Star : 20th June
LETTER | See what’s on offer in your local library
Councillor Jack Scott, Cabinet member for community services, Sheffield City Council
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/see-what-s-on-offer-in-your-local-library-1-7972219

Leon’s Library Blog : 19th June
That Was Then ….
https://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/06/19/that-was-then/

The Swindonian : 15th June
Protest on steps of Council meeting
http://www.theswindonian.co.uk/24439/207030/a/protest-on-steps-of-council-meeting

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Arts Technica UK : 16th June
E-books fair game for public libraries, says advisor to top Europe court
http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2016/06/ebooks-lending-public-libraries-advocate-general-cjeu/

Palatinate.org.uk : 17th June
The government are waging war against the poor on a new, quiet frontier
http://www.palatinate.org.uk/the-government-are-waging-war-against-the-poor-on-a-new-quiet-frontier/

LGA : 17th June
Greenwich Council’s plans to scrap mobile library ‘retrograde step’, says union
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Councils-plans-to-scrap-mobile-library-retrograde-step-says-union/41074

Bournemouth Echo : 17th June
Dorset to lose all but one of its mobile libraries
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14565160.Dorset_to_lose_all_but_one_of_its_mobile_libraries/

Dorset Echo : 17th June
County set to lose three home library service vans, leaving it with just one
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/14564641.County_set_to_lose_three_home_library_service_vans__leaving_it_with_just_one/

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