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February 17, 2016 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 17th February
CILIP demands national library strategy for England
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-urges-creation-national-strategy-english-libraries-322866

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1412 | Library News (p.35)
West Berkshire
Available in newsagents

Society of Authors : 17th February
Libraries
http://www.societyofauthors.org/soa-news/libraries

Public Technology : 17th February
Online library services still poorly integrated with councils’ main websites, according to a new review 
https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/news/online-libary-services-still-poorly-integrated-main-council-websites 

Shropshire Star : 17th February
Telford & Wrekin | Newport Library is saved from closure 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/02/17/newport-library-is-saved-from-closure/ 

Coventry Telegraph : 16th February
Coventry council library cuts consultation branded a ‘sham’ 
Original plans left “barely altered” despite feedback from thousands of residents
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-council-library-cuts-consultation-10898404

Swindon Advertiser : 16th February
Volunteer library operator says model can work
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14280684.Volunteer_library_operator_says_model_can_work/

Reading Chronicle (published online: 17th Feb)
Council plans to move Southcote and Whitley libraries into community centres
+ cuts to staff and opening hours
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/News/14257188.Southcote_and_Whitley_libraries_set_to_move_into_community_centres/

Local Government Lawyer : 28th January
The revised consultation principles issued by the Cabinet Office
The key changes
http://localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25788%3Athe-revised-consultation-principles&catid=59&Itemid=27

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February 16, 2016 No Comments

Coventry Telegraph : 16th February
Coventry council library cuts consultation branded a ‘sham’
Original plans left “barely altered” despite feedback from thousands of residents
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-council-library-cuts-consultation-10898404

Swindon Advertiser : 16th February
Volunteer library operator says model can work
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14280684.Volunteer_library_operator_says_model_can_work/

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February 13, 2016 No Comments

Publishers Weekly : 12th February
Three Ways Publishers and Libraries Can Work Better Together
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/69404-three-ways-publishers-and-libraries-can-work-better-together.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 13th February
Parish or Bust!
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/02/13/parish-or-bust/

Swindon Advertiser : 13th February
Librarians shown appreciation with giant Valentine’s Day card
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14273854.Librarians_showed_appreciation_with_giant_Valentine_s_Day_card/

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February 12, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 12th February
Letters : Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool; Cllr Iain Malcolm Leader, South Tyneside council; Zoe Ainsworth-Grigg, Taunton, Somerset; and  Shareen Campbell Swindon, Wiltshire
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/12/hard-hit-northern-councils-hit-back-over-tory-slush-fund

Sheffield Telegraph : 12th February
Book loans drop by one-third at Sheffield’s volunteer-run libraries
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/book-loans-drop-by-one-third-at-sheffield-s-volunteer-run-libraries-1-7729070

Swindon Advertiser : 12th February
What do you want from the library service?
A consultation on the future of library provision in Swindon will officially begin next week as council chiefs look to save 60 per cent from the budget.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk /news/14272547.What_do_you_want_from_the_library_service_/

Shropshire Star : 12th February
Broseley and Albrighton libraries changing hands
“within weeks”
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/02/12/broseley-and-albrighton-libraries-changing-hands/

The Star : 12th February
Sheffield | Opinion: Help write a happy ending for libraries
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/opinion-help-write-a-happy-ending-for-libraries-1-7729066

Save Lincs Libraries Campaign : 12th February
Lincolnshire Campaigner reports from #SUFL Lobby
https://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2016/02/12/lincolnshire-campaigner-reports-from-sufllobby2016/

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February 11, 2016 No Comments

Lancaster Guardian : 11th February
House of Lords challenge to Lancashire’s library cuts
http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/house-of-lords-challenge-to-lancashire-s-library-cuts-1-7726909

bDaily Business News : 11th February
Stockton | UK’s first library–based building society branch looks to land in Yarm
https://bdaily.co.uk/finance/11-02-2016/uks-first-library-based-building-society-branch-looks-to-land-in-yarm/

Coventry Telegraph : 11th February
Coventry council pressing on with £1.2m of cuts to libraries, play centres and public toilets
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-council-pressing-12m-cuts-10868896

Nuneaton News : 11th February
Leicestershire | Last ditch attempt to save Barwell ‘lifeline’
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/ditch-attempt-save-village-lifeline/story-28716779-detail/story.html

BBC News : 11th February
Anti-cuts demo outside Kent County Council budget talks
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-35547720

Southport Visitor : 11th February
Lancashire | Campaign to save Tarleton Library launched ahead of budget meeting
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/campaign-save-tarleton-library-launched-10873350 

Shropshire Star : 11th February
Second Telford library to be reprieved 
and an offer made for another
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/02/11/second-telford-library-to-be-reprieved/

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February 10, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 9th February
Cameron ‘buying off’ Tory MPs threatening to rebel over council cuts
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/feb/09/cameron-buying-off-tory-mps-theatening-to-rebel-over-council-cuts

Public Libraries News : 9th February
Speaking up for libraries; deep cuts to West Berkshire and Darlington. New library in Warwickshire
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/02/speaking-up-for-libraries-deep-cuts-to-west-berkshire-and-darlington-new-library-in-warwickshire.html

Alan Gibbons Diary : 9th February
The Curious Incident of the Culture Minister in the library
http://alangibbons.net/2016/02/the-curious-incident-of-the-culture-minister-in-the-library/

Save Old Town Library Campaign : 10th February
Swindon | Questions to Cabinet and Answers – 10th February
Swindon is starting over.  Public consultation on a Libraries Strategy is delayed until June 2016. 
http://www.friendsofoldtownlibrary.co.uk/ContactWithCouncillors.htm

Loughborough Echo : 10th February
Leicestershire | Have your say on community services of the future
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/your-say-community-services-future-10867413
Leicestershire’s consultation and draft strategy, here > https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/communities-and-wellbeing-consultation

Socialist Party : 10th February
Anger against plans to close Bradford libraries
The planned decimation of library services in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire has led to angry scenes …..
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/22190

Loughborough Echo : 10th February
Leicestershire | Have your say on community services of the future
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/your-say-community-services-future-10867413
Leicestershire’s consultation and draft strategy, here > https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/communities-and-wellbeing-consultation

Barnet & Whetstone Press : 10th February
Enfield | Council deny selling off libraries
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=108764&headline=Council%20deny%20selling%20off%20libraries&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

Northumberland Gazette : 10th February
‘Residents will pay more, but receive less’
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/residents-will-pay-more-but-receive-less-1-7725034

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February 9, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 9th February
Is this the final chapter for Swindon’s libraries as locals denounce 60% cuts?
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/09/swindons-libraries-closures-60-per-cent-cuts

THE GUARDIAN : 9th February
Library campaigners descend on parliament to defend public funding
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/09/library-campaigners-descend-on-parliament-to-defend-public-funding

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th February
‘National scandal’: library campaigners lobby parliament
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/campaigners-lobby-parilament-over-library-closures-322076

Voices for the Library : 9th February
Speak Up For Libraries – crisis or opportunity?
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2016/02/speak-up-for-libraries-crisis-or-opportunity/

BBC News : 9th February
Newbury author Robert Harris attacks library cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-35530178

Market Rasen Mail : 9th February
Rasen MP Sir Edward Leigh condemns “unfair” funding cuts
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/rasen-mp-sir-ed-condemns-unfair-funding-cuts-1-7205621

Wales Online : 9th February
Community groups will take over control of five Vale of Glamorgan libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/community-groups-take-over-control-10861786

Shropshire Star : 9th February
At least four of six under-threat Telford libraries will be safe, say council leaders
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/02/09/at-least-four-of-six-under-threat-telford-libraries-will-be-safe-say-council-leaders/

Swindon Advertiser : 9th February
Letter | Library calls not useful
Steve Harcourt is the Chair of Wroughton Parish Council
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/14263303.Library_calls_not_useful/

Swindon Advertiser : 8th February
Wiltshire | Letter : Save our libraries
“volunteers cannot, and should not, be asked to run such a complex, valuable service”
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14261090.Save_our_libraries/

Swindon Advertiser : 5th February
Council urged to reconsider library decision
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14257489.Council_urged_to_reconsider_library_decision/

Lancashire | Community ownership of assets and community service provision 
http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/response.asp?ID=285

Garstang Courier : 4th February
Lancashire | Battle to stop sell-off of Garstang Library coming to a head
http://www.garstangcourier.co.uk/news/local/battle-to-stop-sell-off-of-garstang-library-coming-to-a-head-1-7714364 

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February 8, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 8th February
Libraries saved me, now they need rescuing — Karin Slaughter
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/feb/08/libraries-saved-me-now-they-need-rescuing

Conservative Home : 8th February
Tory MPs threaten to rebel over local government funding settlement for rural areas
Now all the fat is gone, all the meat is gone and government wants to gnaw on the bone. I’m not having my local swimming pools and libraries closed down. They’re crossing the Rubicon.
http://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2016/02/tory-mps-threaten-to-rebel-over-local-government-funding-settlement-for-rural-areas.html

Newbury Today: 8th February
West Berkshire libraries set to close due to £19m council cuts
Staff told all libraries except Newbury and Thatcham will be axed
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/17246/West-Berkshire-libraries-set-to-close.html

Lancashire Archive Service consultation 2016
http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/response.asp?ID=287

Brixton Blog : 8th February
Lambeth | GLL chief replies to union accusations
http://www.brixtonblog.com/gll-chief-replies-to-union-accusations/35695

Daily Echo : 8th February
Author Sandra Horn joins fight to keep five libraries in Southampton open
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14259617.Children_s_author_joins_fight_to_save_libraries/

Coventry Telegraph : 8th February
Consultation opens on plans to withdraw Sunday opening at Warwickshire libraries
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/consultation-opens-plans-withdraw-sunday-10857698

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February 7, 2016 No Comments

Telegraph & Argus : 7th February
Bradford South MP joins fight against major cutbacks to district’s libraries
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/14259299.MP_joins_fight_against_major_cutbacks_to_district_s_libraries/

BBC News : 7th February
Vale of Glamorgan libraries community takeover plan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-35502151

Bitterne Park Info : 7th February
Southampton | Optimistic mood for National Libraries Day at Cobbett
Social Care in Action and theatre group Unexpected Places have expressed an interest in running the branch – if they can raise enough cash.
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3041:optimistic-mood-for-national-libraries-day-at-cobbett&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

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February 6, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 6th February
For many library visitors, I’m the only person they’ve talked to all day
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2016/feb/06/library-visitors-austerity-job-applications-loneliness

SKY NEWS : 6th February
Library Closures Top 400 In Five Years 
Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey MP,  quoted
http://news.sky.com/story/1637003/library-closures-top-400-in-five-years

Conservative Home : 6th February
Ed Vaizey:  Labour’s cynical game. First they close libraries. Then they blame others
http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2016/02/ed-vaizey-labours-cynical-game-first-they-close-libraries-then-they-blame-others.html

BBC News : 6th February
‘Leak’ reveals West Berkshire library closures plan
an “unbelievable loss”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-35512042

Daventry Express : 6th February
Union could launch legal bid to block Northamptonshire County Council’s outsourcing plans
http://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/local/union-could-launch-legal-bid-to-block-northamptonshire-county-council-s-outsourcing-plans-1-7200825

Daily Echo : 6th February
Preferred options for groups to take on all five libraries in Southampton that could close 
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14257596.Hopes_closure_threatened_city_libraries_will_remain_open/

Bedfordshire News : 6th February
Is this the final chapter for libraries in Bedford Borough?
http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/8203-final-chapter-libraries-Bedford-Borough/story-28678447-detail/story.html

Lancashire Evening Post : 6th February
New battles launched in bid to protect libraries
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/new-battles-launched-in-bid-to-protect-libraries-1-7718422

BBC News : 6th February 
Flintshire | Library opens in Deeside Leisure Centre but others shut 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-35502516

Lancashire Telegraph : 3rd February
Thousands oppose plans to axe libraries in Lancashire
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14250655.Thousands_oppose_plans_to_axe_libraries_in_Lancashire/

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February 5, 2016 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 5th February
Communities rally together in support of National Libraries Day
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/communities-rally-together-support-national-libraries-day-322020

THE GUARDIAN : 5th February
We can’t lose public libraries – they’re as crucial for students as ever
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/feb/05/public-libraries-crucial-for-students-closures

THE GUARDIAN : 5th February
Podcast | Celebrating libraries with Ali Smith, Jackie Kay & Tom Holland
http://www.theguardian.com/books/audio/2016/feb/05/celebrating-libraries-with-ali-smith-jackie-kay-and-tom-holland-books-podcast

LGA : 5th February
Councils could be ‘breaking the law’ by closing libraries, warn Unite
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Councils-could-be-breaking-the-law-by-closing-libraries-warn-Unite/40262

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 5th February
Which are the most borrowed library books in the UK?
The importance of libraries to national literacy was underlined again today ….
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/which-are-the-most-borrowed-library-books-in-the-uk/

NEW STATESMAN : 5th February
In local government, Labour needs a new response to Conservative cuts
Lambeth Libraries the focus of this report
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2016/02/local-government-labour-needs-new-response-conservative-cuts

Brixton Blog : 5th February
Lambeth | Campaigners draw up battle plans for National Libraries Day
http://www.brixtonblog.com/campaigners-draw-battle-plans-national-libraries-day/35638

Guardian Series : 5th February
Sutton | Beddington library and mobile service scrapped in bid to slash £1m from budget
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/14256974.Beddington_library_and_mobile_service_scrapped_in_bid_to_slash___1m_from_council_budget/

Northern Echo : 5th February
Council cuts: Are smaller councils like Darlington doomed to fail?
But it’s a difficult one to determine. For instance, the law says councils are required to provide a library service, but it doesn’t say they are required to have two or three big libraries and 20 smaller libraries. It could just be one library in the town hall.
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/darlington/14255182.Council_cuts__Are_smaller_councils_like_Darlington_doomed_to_fail_/

The Argus : 5th February
Hove Library to be moved not closed
article by Brighton & Hove City Council Leader
http://www.theargus.co.uk/opinion/blogs/14257028.Hove_Library_to_be_moved_not_closed/

Lincolnshire Echo : 2nd February
The latest voluntary-run library opens in Lincolnshire market town
Alford Library
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/latest-voluntary-run-library-opens-Lincolnshire/story-28655790-detail/story.html

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February 4, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 4th February
‘A new low’: librarians warn councils against closing services
After Swindon announces plans to hand over running of 14 of its 15 library services to volunteers or close them, professionals warn of dire consequences
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/04/librarians-warn-councils-against-closing-services-swindon-united-kingdom

Swindon Advertiser : 4th February
Campaigner fears for future of town’s libraries
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14253585._There_must_be_a_Plan_B_over_any_library_closures_/

Swindon Advertiser : 3rd February
Nearly all libraries will be run by volunteers in 2020
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14248412.Swindon_library_service_next_in_line_for_cuts/?action=success#comment_15331634

Rye & Battle Observer : 4th February
East Sussex | Cuts to library hours looming on the horizon
http://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/local/cuts-to-library-hours-looming-on-the-horizon-1-7193020

Wales Online : 4th February
Bus routes saved and NO single-staffed libraries in RCT as latest cuts not as bad as feared
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/no-single-staffed-libraries-no-10839874

Telegraph & Argus : 3rd February
Bradford | Why the hands of our libraries could lie with our communities
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/news_behind/14249269.Why_the_hands_of_our_libraries_could_lie_with_our_communities/

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February 3, 2016 No Comments

Public Libraries News :  2nd February
Swindon proposes just 1 out of 15 libraries to survive: SCL plans 2 day conference
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/02/swindon-proposes-just-1-out-of-15-libraries-to-survive-scl-plans-2-day-conference.html

Times Series : 3rd February
Barnet | Anger over unstaffed libraries
Campaigners pretended to wreak havoc in a staff-free library to show how “dangerous” they are
http://m.times-series.co.uk/news/14247779._They_may_as_well_stock_it_with_weapons_and_tell_people_where_to_hit_the_bullseye____anger_over_unstaffed_libraries/

Wales Online : 3rd February
Last year, it tried to shut them – now Cardiff council boasts about events to celebrate its libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/last-year-tried-shut-now-10833182

BBC Radio Wiltshire : 3rd February
Listen Again – New plans for Swindon Libraries
on iPlayer – 1 hour & 9 mins “in”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03fxmrj#play

Chorley Citizen : 3rd February
Lancashire | Campaigners battle plans of council cuts to library services
Save Coppull Library sit in protest
http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/coppull/14250326.Campaigners_battle_plans_of_council_cuts_to_library_services/

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February 1, 2016 No Comments

James Powney’s Blog : 1st February
Brent Library Privatisation Ditched
http://jamespowney.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/brent-library-privatisation-ditched.html

LGA : 1st February
Transitional support needed for councils following funding shake-up
http://www.local.gov.uk/media-releases/-/journal_content/56/10180/7671840?_56_INSTANCE_0000_templateId=NEWS

BBC News : 1st February
Oxfordshire | Bicester town centre’s new library to open in April
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-35458233

Stamford Mercury : 1st February
Lincolnshire | Hundreds at reopening of Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/gallery-hundreds-at-reopening-of-deepings-library-1-7190819

Tivy-Side Advertiser : 1st February
Pembrokeshire | New chapter for campaign to secure Newport library’s future
http://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/14245268.New_chapter_for_campaign_to_secure_library_s_future/?ref=rss

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January 29, 2016 No Comments

International Business Times : 29th January
Young people in England have ‘lowest literacy levels’ in developed world says OECD
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/young-people-england-have-lowest-literacy-levels-developed-world-says-oecd-1540711

BBC News : 29th January
Northern Ireland study suggests many poorer children starting school struggle with language
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-35444576

Derby Telegraph : 29th January
Libraries face closure as Derbyshire County Council looks to save money
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Libraries-face-closure-Derbyshire-County-Council/story-28626982-detail/story.html 

Hereford Times : 29th January
Co-ordinated defence of Herefordshire’s libraries
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14239725.Co_ordinated_defence_of_county_s_libraries/

Lancashire Evening Post : 29th January
Campaign launched to save under-threat Kingsfold Library
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/campaign-launched-to-save-under-threat-library-1-7702381

Staffordshire Newsletter : 29th January
Boost your CV by volunteering at library
“We’re also delighted that we’ll soon be launching the ‘Volunteering Speaks Volumes’ accreditation programme that will offer our volunteers the opportunity to put a shine on their CV by earning a formal qualification.”
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Boost-CV-volunteering-library/story-28624821-detail/story.html

Western Gazette : 29th January
In My View:  Libraries should stay in Somerset’s town centres
http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/View-Libraries-stay-Somerset-s-town-centres/story-28630712-detail/story.html

Norwich Radical : 28th January
The Freedom of a Library
http://thenorwichradical.com/2016/01/28/the-freedom-of-a-library/

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January 28, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 28th January
How the battle to save Lincolnshire’s libraries became a full-time job
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jan/28/battle-save-lincolnshire-libraries-full-time-job

THE GUARDIAN : 28th January
‘Speak up before there’s nothing left’: authors rally for National Libraries Day
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/28/authors-rally-national-libraries-day-philip-ardagh-ann-cleeves

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th January
Top authors to celebrate National Libraries Day, lobby parliament
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/top-authors-celebrate-national-libraries-day-and-join-sufl-lobby-321220

Keighley News : 28th January
Bradford | Mixed response for council’s “vastly improved” offer to save Silsden library from closure
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/14236239.Mixed_response_for_council_s__quot_vastly_improved_quot__offer_to_save_Silsden_library_from_closure/

Hertfordshire Mercury : 28th January
Business plan to save Buntingford Library unveiled
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Business-plan-save-Buntingford-Library-unveiled/story-28623972-detail/story.html

South Wales Evening Post: 28th January
Neath Port Talbot | Much-loved museum and two community libraries spared closure
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/New-dad-disgusted-treatment-newborn-daughter/story-28623263-detail/story.html

Steven Heywood : 27th January
Blog | Library Taskforce: “community libraries” toolkit
We need to address the brief you’ve been given,  …
http://stevenheywoodlibrarystuff.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/library-task-force-community-libraries.html?m=1

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January 27, 2016 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 27th January
The loss of libraries is another surefire way to entrench inequality
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2016/jan/27/loss-libraries-entrench-inequality-poor-family

Knowledge Exchange : 27th January
Rural transport: connecting communities
communites being “cut off”
http://theknowledgeexchangeblog.com/2016/01/27/rural-transport-connecting-communities/

Huddersfield Examiner : 27th January
Kirklees Council says protests at library and grass cutting cost taxpayers a fortune
Kirklees Tory chief, Clr Robert Light, hit back and said the “incompetent Cabinet” was liable for the wasted cash.
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/kirklees-council-says-protests-library-10792659

Brixton Buzz : 27th January
Kate Hoey MP asks for Book-ish Gyms re-think as Lambeth Council formally recognises two threatened libraries as Assets of Community Value
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2016/01/kate-hoey-mp-asks-for-book-ish-gyms-re-think-as-lambeth-council-formally-recognises-two-threatened-libraries-as-assets-of-community-value/

The Courier :  26th January
School library cuts will deepen rich-poor divide, claims EIS 
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/politics/school-library-cuts-will-deepen-rich-poor-divide-claims-eis-1.921491

Phil Bradley’s Weblog : 26th January
My Library By Right revisted; SCL ducks out
http://philbradley.typepad.com/phil_bradleys_weblog/2016/01/my-library-by-right-revisted-scl-ducks-out.html

Chorley Gardian : 26th January
Lancashire | Library campaigners hold peaceful protest
“Despite our financial situation, we are committed to continuing to provide 34 fully staffed libraries”
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-hold-peaceful-protest-1-7696418#ixzz3yLOViZ7A

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January 26, 2016 No Comments

Chorley Guardian : 26th January
Lancashire | Library campaigners hold peaceful protest
“Despite our financial situation, we are committed to continuing to provide 34 fully staffed libraries”
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-hold-peaceful-protest-1-7696418#ixzz3yLOViZ7A


And, please don’t forget to book….

Speak Up For Libraries – Rally and Lobby – 9 February 2016

The lobby is on 9 February at Central Hall Westminster.
This is an event for everyone who cares about public libraries!The day kicks off at 10am with refreshments and the chance to speak with others attending, followed by a line-up of speakers, videos and a song or two as part of the rally. More details of the line up will be released shortly…

People will move off from 1pm onwards to lobby their MPs.Details are at: http://speakupforlibraries.org/sufl-lobby-2016/now-booking/
Booking is via Eventbrite and it is free to attend: https://sufllobby16.eventbrite.co.uk 

Anyone can contact The Library Campaign if they need help to cover travel costs. Email thelibrarycampaign@gmail.com. UNISON members can contact their branch for assistance.

Please book a place to help cater for numbers and PLEASE help promote the event!

Be there to SPEAK UP FOR LIBRARIES!!!

#SUFLlobby16

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January 25, 2016 No Comments

Libraries Taskforce : 25th January
Toolkit number 2: community libraries
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/01/25/toolkit-number-2-community-libraries/#comment-189

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 25th January
Maurice writes to the Secretary of State AGAIN
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2016/01/25/maurice-writes-to-the-secretary-of-state-again/

Get Reading : 25th January
Wokingham Council plans to expand and protect libraries
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/wokingham-council-plans-expand-protect-10768924

Loughborough Echo : 25th January
Leicestershire | Hathern Library community partnership launches
“I hope that groups can come forward to run all 36 libraries”
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/hathern-library-community-partnership-launches-10766889

Rossendale Free Press : 25th January
Lancashire | Last chance to save our libraries as consultation deadline nears
http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/local-news/last-chance-save-libraries-consultation-10785276

Brixton Buzz : 25th January
Save Lambeth Libraries Lobby of Lambeth Council, 7pm on 27th Jan
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2016/01/save-lambeth-libraries-lobby-of-lambeth-council-7pm-27th-jan/

Guardian Series : 25th January
Council leader guarantees no library closures in next two-and-a-half years
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/14228297.Council_leader_guarantees_no_library_closures_in_next_two_and_a_half_years/?ref=rss

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