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Barry & District News : 12th October
Rhoose residents go to High Court to oppose library closure
http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/13842066.Rhoose_residents_go_to_High_Court_to_oppose_library_closure/?ref=rss

Hereford Times : 12th October
Open letter to Leader, Herefordshire Council 
Hubert Porte | Library is badly missed – temporary arrangement needed
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/letters/13810482.Library_is_badly_missed___temporary_arrangement_needed/ 

Leicester Mercury : 12th October
Letter | Saving our libraries
Charging 10p or 20p … “could help to pay staff wages, and it’s nothing really for what you get in return.” 
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Saving-libraries/story-27962303-detail/story.html  

Ham & High : 12th October
Protesters set for Barnet Town Hall protest over library cuts 
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/politics/protesters_set_for_barnet_town_hall_protest_over_library_cuts_1_4268468 

London SE1 : 11th October
Lambeth | Christian charity Oasis sets out plan for Waterloo’s temporary library 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8475

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Leon’s Library Blog : 11th October
Tim Coates | Ten Steps to Changing Public Libraries 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/10/11/tim-coates-ten-steps-to-changing-public-libraries/ 

Birmingham Mail : 11th October
Police called in as students stage sit-in protest at Library of Birmingham 
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/police-called-students-stage-sit-10238884 

St Helens Reporter : 11th October
Bid to expand St Helens’ mobile library scheme 
Library bosses are planning on expanding their home delivery service by recruiting a new team of volunteers.
http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/news/local/bid-to-expand-st-helens-mobile-library-scheme-1-7506990

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Chester Chronicle : 9th October
Cheshire West librarian, Ian Anstice, receives national award 
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/local-news/cheshire-west-librarian-receives-national-10226735

The Argus : 9th October
Historic Hove Library facing new closure threat 
http://m.theargus.co.uk/news/13836656.Historic_Hove_Library_facing_new_closure_threat/

Wetherby News : 9th October
North Yorkshire | Libraries: how to get involved (as volunteers) 
http://www.wetherbynews.co.uk/news/local/libraries-how-to-get-involved-1-7503199 

Brent & Kilburn Times : 9th October
Library campaigners win battle to return axed Barham Park library home 
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/heritage/library_campaigners_win_battle_to_return_axed_barham_park_library_home_1_4265122 …

Daily Post : 9th October
Anglesey | Holyhead Market Hall library revamp bid takes further step
sounds good!
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/holyhead-market-hall-library-revamp-10231861 

The Courier : 9th October
Fife | Protest against Lundin Links Library closure 
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/protest-against-lundin-links-library-closure-1.904172 

Public Libraries News : 8th October
Editorial | Library Campaigner, Pragmatist or Believer: which one best describes you? 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/10/library-campaigners-pragmatists-or-believers-which-one-best-describes-you.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 8th October
CILIP members’ anger at body’s blog post 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-members-rage-314210

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Research Information : 8th October 
CILIP pro-Conservative tweet raises members’ hackles 
http://www.researchinformation.info/news/news_story.php?news_id=2001

Conservative Home (published online – 8th Oct)
Judy Terry: Suffolk shows how libraries can thrive as social enterprises 
However, if I were in the driving seat again today, I’d be looking at something a great deal more radical, ….”
http://www.conservativehome.com/localgovernment/2015/10/judy-terry-suffolk-shows-how-libraries-can-thrive-as-social-enterprises.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 8th October
Controversial Kirklees library shake-up to go under spot light 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/controversial-kirklees-library-shake-up-10222526 

Hinckley Times: 8th October
Leicestershire | Barwell’s community library plan is written off
a full explanation is given by those who wanted to take it on
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/barwells-community-library-plan-written-10211446 

South London Press : 8th October
Lambeth | Protest plans over library changes
http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=3909&headline=Protest%20plans%20over%20library%20changes 

The Courier : 8th October
Encouraging response to Fife library closure consultation 
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/encouraging-response-to-fife-library-closure-consultation-1.904096 

Northampton Chronicle : 8th October
SPECIAL REPORT: Children’s centres fear ‘lost generation’ of families after loss of kids’
sessions in Northamptonshire 
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/local/special-report-children-s-centres-fear-lost-generation-of-families-after-loss-of-kids-sessions-in-northamptonshire-1-6998500 

THE BOOKSELLER : 7th October
Unison condemns proposal to turn libraries into ‘gyms’ 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/unison-condemn-lambeth-councils-plans-turn-libraries-gyms-314172

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 7th October
Waterstones takes Amazon’s Kindle off shelves after ‘pitiful’ sales 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/amazon/11916244/Waterstones-takes-Amazons-Kindle-off-shelves-after-pitiful-sales.html 

Telegraph & Argus : 7th October
Kirklees | Decision on library closures ‘called in’ for further scrutiny
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/13809949.Decision_on_library_closures__called_in__for_further_scrutiny/

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THE GUARDIAN : 7th October
Councils can lead the way on rethinking public services 
The managed withdrawal of services such as libraries …. will probably see a majority of councils through to the end of the decade.
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/oct/07/councils-rethink-public-services-devolution-george-osborne 

This Is Local London : 7th October
Lewisham Council is consulting on options for the future of the libraries in a bid to cut costshttp://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/13810518.Lewisham_Council_could_close_libraries_to_save_money/ 

Barnet & Whetstone Press : 7th October
Council workers stage strike over job fears 
The union’s library convenor Hugh Jordan said: “What will remain will not be worth the name library.”
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=7688&headline=Council%20workers%20stage%20strike%20over%20job%20fears

Telegraph & Argus : 7th October
Bradford | People urged to volunteer to help run district’s museums and libraries 
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/13807675.People_urged_to_volunteer_to_help_run_district_s_museums_and_libraries/ 

Chronicle Live : 7th October
Gateshead | New home for Chopwell Library hit by council’s £20m cost cutting programme 
and (scroll down) ‘Changes to other Gateshead Council run libraries’
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/new-home-chopwell-library-hit-10206414

Fife Today : 7th October
Crail hopes library won’t reach the end
“Little kids can’t do the summer reading challenge to win cool stuff.” “This is not fair for book readers and it will break their hearts.”
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/what-s-on/leisure-time/crail-hopes-library-won-t-reach-the-end-1-3909807

Public Libraries News : 6th October
Bibliotheca buys 3M Library Services / Barnet, Lambeth 
and Lord Tope on Sutton 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/10/bibliotheca-buys-3m-library-services-barnet-lambeth-and-lord-tope-on-sutton.html

South London Press : 5th October
Fury over Lambeth’s Libraries plan 
http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/article.cfm?id=3870&headline=Fury+over+Lambeth%27s+libraries%27+plan&searchyear=current

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Shropshire Star : 10th October
D-Day for dozens of Shropshire libraries – Council to vote on futures 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/10/d-day-for-dozens-of-shropshire-libraries-council-to-vote-on-futures/ 

Bitterne Park Info: 10th October 
Deadline looms for Southampton groups wishing to take over threatened libraries
The deadline for groups to express interest in running Southampton libraries that will have their funding cut and potentially face closure is midday on October 19.
http://bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2893:deadline-looms-for-southampton-groups-wishing-to-take-over-threatened-libraries&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

East London Lines : 10th October
Lewisham | Job losses inevitable under proposed library cuts
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2015/10/job-losses-inevitable-under-proposed-library-cuts/

Local Government Lawyer : 8th October
Ombudsman fires warning to councils over contracting out and accountability 
“This accountability remains irrespective of whether the provider is a private company, a third sector organisation or another publicly-funded body,” the LGO said.
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24666%3Aombudsman-fires-warning-to-councils-over-contracting-out-and-accountability&catid=52&Itemid=20

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Brixton Blog : 6th October
UNISON calls on Lambeth council to rethink gym libraries 
http://www.brixtonblog.com/unison-calls-on-lambeth-council-to-rethink-gym-libraries/33056 

This Is Local London : 5th October
Barnet | Library proposals ‘extremely worrying’, say campaigners
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/13805092.Library_proposals__extremely_worrying___say_campaigners/ 

Local Government Lawyer : 5th October
Report claims ‘one-party councils’ could be missing out on procurement savings
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24609%3Areport-claims-one-party-councils-could-be-missing-out-on-procurement-savings&catid=53&Itemid=21

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th September
Speak Up for Libraries conference to be held in November 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/speak-libraries-conference-be-held-november-313300

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Public Libraries News : 4th October
Editorial | Cuts in Barnet and Lambeth … and the joys of storytelling 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/10/cuts-in-barnet-and-lambeth-and-the-joys-of-storytelling.html

Barnet Today : 5th October
Barnet libraries could be saved but more protests are planned 
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=7656&headline=Libraries%20could%20be%20saved%20but%20more%20protests%20are%20planned 

LGA : 5th October 
Councils promised more money to help refugees 
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Councils-promised-more-money-to-help-refugees/39548 

London SE1 : 5th October
Kate Hoey MP blasts ‘sham’ consultation on Waterloo Library closure 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8466 

Lichfield Live : 5th October
Staffordshire County Council pleased with response to mobile library service consultation 
http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2015/10/05/staffordshire-county-council-pleased-with-response-to-mobile-library-service-consultation/

South Wales Evening Post : 5th October
Neath Port Talbot Council have ‘no choice but to make more cuts’ to save £18 million 
Proposals include “the community transfer of more libraries”
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/choice-make-cuts/story-27919795-detail/story.html

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Leon’s Library Blog : 4th October
The Gordian Knot 
Volunteers
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/10/04/the-gordian-knot/ 

Barnet Eye : 4th October
Guest Blog | What all Barnet Tory Councillors should realise about libraries – By Barnet Librarian
http://barneteye.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/guest-blog-what-all-barnet-tory.html 

Brixton Blog : 4th October
Lambeth libraries to double up as gyms 
http://www.brixtonblog.com/lambeth-libraries-to-double-up-as-gyms/32976 

Shropshire Star: 4th October
Ellesmere library opening hours could be cut by more than half
Move Ellesmere Library into day centre or see opening hours cut by more than half – Consultation  
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/04/town-library-opening-hours-could-be-cut-by-more-than-half/ 

Cornish Guardian : 4th October 
Bodmin library expected to move to town outskirts 
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Bodmin-library-expected-town-outskirts/story-27910289-detail/story.html 

Stoke Sentinel : 4th October
Volunteers set up library after mobile service axe 
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Happy-ending-library-opened/story-27910889-detail/story.html

Peeblesshire News : 4th October
Scottish Borders | Trust set to take over cultural services 
http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/13802252.display/

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ITV News : 3rd October 
Latest community library in Leicester opens today 
http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2015-10-03/latest-community-library-in-leicester-opens-today/ 
For Info: Anstey Library’s opening times: http://libraryopeningtimes.co.uk/listing-1722.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 3rd October
Lewisham Library Campaigners raise concerns re cuts, volunteers & consultation with Head of Service
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/lewisham-library-campaigners-raise.html 

Brixton Buzz : 3rd October 
U-turn from Lambeth Council as three libraries now recommended to become mini-me leisure centres 
full details 
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/u-turn-from-lambeth-council-as-three-libraries-now-recommended-to-become-mini-me-leisure-centres/ 

The Courier : 3rd October 
Fife | Pupils go direct to First Minister in bid to save Crail library from closure 
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/pupils-go-direct-to-first-minister-in-bid-to-save-crail-library-from-closure-1.903181

Herald Scotland : 3rd October
School library cuts should be stamped out 
http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13801268.School_library_cuts_should_be_stamped_out/

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Don’t Privatise Libraries : 2nd October
Proposed decimation of Barnet Libraries – Update 
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/proposed-decimation-of-barnet-libraries.html 

Ledbury Reporter : 2nd October
Residents rally together in bid to save Herefordshire’s libraries 
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/13800539.Residents_rally_together_in_bid_to_save_Herefordshire_s_libraries/ 

Times Series : 2nd October
Barnet | Libraries to remain open but 46% of staff face axe under proposals 
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/13800134.Libraries_to_remain_open_but_46__of_staff_face_axe_under_proposals/ 

London SE1 : 2nd October
Waterloo Library will close within six months under Lambeth plans 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8464 

Vassall View : 2nd October
Lambeth announces long term plan for future of Minet library & local parks 
http://www.vassallview.com/2015/10/lambeth-announces-long-term-for-future.html 

South London Today : 2nd October
Lambeth puts forwards its plans for the borough libraries 
http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=3838&headline=Lambeth%20puts%20forwards%20its%20plans%20for%20the%20borough%20libraries 

Stoke Sentinel : 2nd October
Staffordshire | Majority of mobile library users in Staffordshire say proposed cuts will affect themhttp://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Majority-mobile-library-users-Staffordshire-say/story-27910410-detail/story.html 

Northamptonshire Telegraph : 2nd October
Libraries in Northamptonshire lack ‘space, facilities, staff, volunteers and expertise’ for
under fives sessions, according to a watchdog’s report 
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/libraries-in-northamptonshire-lack-space-facilities-staff-volunteers-and-expertise-for-under-fives-sessions-1-6988754

Loughborough Echo : 2nd October
Leicestershire | Mountsorrel Library could close says county council 
The council says that Mountsorrel submitted plans which required ongoing financial support, which the council is not offering. 
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/mountsorrel-library-could-close-says-10165477

Chronicle Live : 2nd October
New home found for Gateshead library, after council slashed its opening hours by a third 
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/new-home-found-gateshead-library-10177436 

Daily Record : 2nd October
North Ayrshire libraries to stay open but cost-cutting measures mean hours will be slashed 
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/north-ayrshire-libraries-stay-open-6560708 

The Star : 1st October 
Marking one year of community-run libraries in Sheffield after controversial cut 
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/marking-one-year-of-community-run-libraries-in-sheffield-after-controversial-cut-1-7490301 

South London Press : 1st October
Lewisham | Job fears at libraries: Plans to axe staff to save £1m 
first public meeting:  Broadway Theatre, Catford, Weds 7th October at 7.30 pm
http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/article.cfm?id=3780&headline=Job%20fears%20at%20libraries:%20Town%20hall%20plans%20to%20axe%20staff%20to%20save%20%C2%A31m

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THE BOOKSELLER : 1st October
CILIP urges libraries to welcome refugees 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-urges-libraries-welcome-refugees-313738 

BBC News : 1st October
Reading Council plans £600k cut to library service 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-34411773 

LGA : 1st October
Libraries funded to run innovative digital inclusion activity 
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Libraries-funded-to-run-innovative-digital-inclusion-activity/39520

The Star : 1st October 
Sheffield libraries branch out a year on from handover 
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-libraries-branch-out-a-year-on-from-handover-1-7486380 

Local Government Lawyer : 30th September
Internal auditors urge public sector boards to get assurance on risks of outsourcing 
“Organisations may think they have thrown the risk ‘over the fence’ but this is absolutely not the case.”
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24548%3Ainternal-auditors-urge-public-sector-boards-to-get-assurance-on-risks-of-outsourcing&catid=53&Itemid=21

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Private Eye : 30th September
Issue No 1402 (p. 35)
Library News | Herefordshire 
Available in newsagents

ITV News : 30th September
Leicestershire | Community groups on course to take over libraries 
http://www.itv.com/news/central/2015-09-30/community-groups-on-course-to-take-over-libraries/

Get Reading : 30th September
Libraries in Reading: cuts of £600,000 to be made 
Every branch library in Reading – apart from Central Library- will come under scrutiny as the council searches for £600,000 worth of cuts. 
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/libraries-reading-cuts-600000-made-10168993

Public Libraries News : 29th September
Editorial | Lewisham claim making staff redundant “enhances” their service … and refugees 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/09/lewisham-claim-making-staff-redundant-enhances-their-service-and-refugees.html

Leicester Mercury : 29th September
Leicestershire | Uncertainty remains over future of four closure-threatened libraries 
Bosses at County Hall say they have been able to reach agreements that will see 32 smaller county libraries managed by volunteers leaving just four at risk of closure.
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Uncertainty-remains-future-closure-threatened/story-27890745-detail/story.html

Lincolnshire CC : 29th September 
New era for libraries 
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/local-democracy/county-news/features/new-era-for-libraries/127391.article …

Stoke Sentinel : 28th September
Staffordshire | Libraries handed over to save cash 
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Libraries-handed-save-cash/story-27883635-detail/story.html 

Stamford Mercury : 26th September
Lincolnshire | Proposal to save Deeping Library is rejected 
Plan was backed by Deepings MP John Hayes (Con) 
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/proposal-to-save-deeping-library-is-rejected-1-6977717

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BBC News : 29th September
Sheffield City Council thanks library volunteers 
“We still have some financial support from Sheffield City Council, but that will end in about 18 months time, and even that does not meet all our bills so fundraising is one of our key activities.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-34391588 

Lincolnshire Echo : 29th September
Lincolnshire library to shut for good due to lack of funding 
The library at Wragby will shut later today as there are not enough funds to keep it open, volunteers who run it say once rent has been paid there is only £1,000 left to run it for the year.  Barbara Bartlett, one of the volunteers set up to run the library, said the decision to shut it was due to a lack of support from Lincolnshire County Council.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-library-shut-good-lack-funding/story-27887585-detail/story.html

Cambrian News : 29th September
Gwynedd | Relocating library to leisure centre ‘offers better facilities’ 
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/51392/  

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th September
Young people prefer print to e-books  
The survey marks the launch of ‘SYN: State of the Youth Nation’, a new research tool from market research company YouthSight.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/young-people-prefer-print-e-books-313321

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Daily Echo : 28th September
Letter | Council can do job 
There is only one community group able to run our library service and that is Southampton City Council. 
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/yoursay/letters/13788799.Council_can_do_job/ 

Publican’s Morning Advertiser : 28th September
Pubs minister checks out a book with his pint 
Cornwall visit.  Appointed in May 2015 as Parliamentary under secretary of state for DCLG.  
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Running-your-pub/Marketing/Pubs-minister-checks-out-a-book-with-his-pint

Chronicle Live : 28th September
Newcastle | Primary school pupils put new Newburn library through its paces 
refurb
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/primary-school-pupils-put-new-10142887

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Cornish Guardian : 26th September
Tax rise could finance Launceston library after survey by Town Council 
More than 70 per cent of those responding to the survey said they would be willing to pay more tax if it meant the service remained free, and 88 per cent of responders said they used the library.
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Tax-rise-finance-library/story-27846782-detail/story.html 

Grimsby Telegraph : 26th September
North East Lincs | Library needs your votes to win cash and reopen 
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Library-needs-votes-win-cash-reopen/story-27868220-detail/story.html

Barnet & Whetstone Press : 23rd September
Enfield | Council defends cuts after £4.4m library refurb 
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=7544&headline=Council%20defends%20cuts%20after%20%C2%A34.4%20million%20library%20refurb

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THE BOOKSELLER : 25th September
CILIP votes overwhelmingly against ‘amateurisation’ of library service 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-votes-against-amateurisation-library-service-313284

Leon’s Library Blog : 25th September
Cilip AGM 2015 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/09/25/cilip-agm-2015/ 

SCL : 25th September 
Library leaders across England and Wales confirm the welcome offered to refugees and asylum seekers from public libraries 
http://www.ascel.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/public/Libraries%20extend%20welcome%20to%20refugees%20and%20migrants.pdf

Shropshire Star : 25th September
Shropshire Council’s plans to hand libraries over to groups opposed by campaigners 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/09/25/shropshire-council-plans-to-hand-libraries-over-to-groups-opposed-by-campaigners/ 

Express & Star : 25th September
Sandwell | Residents’ opinions sought as council warns frontline services may be cut
including Libraries 
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/09/25/residents-opinions-sought-as-council-warns-frontline-services-may-be-cut/

Sutton Guardian : 25th September
Have your say on £1m cuts to Sutton’s libraries 
http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/news/13782694.Have_your_say_on___1m_cuts_to_Sutton_s_libraries/ 

Rye & Battle Observer : 25th September
East Sussex | ‘No red lines’ as county council looks to cut more than £70m 
http://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/local/no-red-lines-as-county-council-looks-to-cut-more-than-70m-1-6977499 

Wales Online : 25th September
Struggling National Library appoints new Chief Exec to turn around its fortunes 
insolvency a threat unless jobs are lost 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/struggling-national-library-appoints-new-10131947 

Craven Herald : 24th September
North Yorkshire | Meetings organised for potential library volunteers 
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/13782017.Meetings_organised_for_potential_library_volunteers/

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Don’t Privatise Libraries : 24th September
A letter from Camden Unison re proposed library cuts 
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/a-letter-from-camden-unison-re-proposed.html 

THE BOOKSELLER : 23rd September
Two libraries, 80 jobs go at Kirklees 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/80-libray-jobs-lost-due-cost-cutting-shake-kirklees-library-service-313241

Huffington Post : 23rd September
USA |Our Libraries Are in Trouble 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilal-isler/our-libraries-are-in-trou_b_8184360.html

Northwich Guardian : 23rd September
Cheshire West | Town’s library and museums could be run by a charity 
http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/13773899.Town_s_library_and_museums_could_be_run_by_a_charity/

Enfield Independent : 22nd September
Revamped Palmers Green library reopened 
The improvements come as part of the overhaul of libraries in the borough, with four ‘flagship’ libraries and 13 ‘community libraries’ opening. 
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/13775499.Revamped_Palmers_Green_library_reopened/

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September 23, 2015 No Comments

About My Area : 23rd September
Have Your Say on Cultural Services in West Cheshire 
inc. Libraries
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Cheshire/Neston/CH64/News/Local-News/292351-Have-Your-Say-on-Cultural-Services-in-West-Cheshire

Public Libraries News : 22nd September
Editorial | Say hello to the remote controlled library 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/09/say-hello-to-the-remote-controlled-library.html

CILIP : 21st September
Warning that the human face of libraries will be lost as Hampshire moves to automate library service 
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/warning-human-face-libraries-will-be-lost-hampshire-moves-automate-library-service

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September 20, 2015 No Comments

Sleaford Standard : 20th September
Lincolnshire | New volunteer-run library all set to open 
More “volunteer librarians” sought
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/new-volunteer-run-library-all-set-to-open-1-6965873 

Burton Mail : 20th September
Staffordshire | Delight as Barton Library is taken over by NHS trust 
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Delight-Barton-Library-taken-NHS-trust/story-27824447-detail/story.html 

Leon’s Library Blog : 20th September
When is a librarian not a librarian? 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/09/20/when-is-a-librarian-not-a-librarian/ 

Westmorland Gazette : 20th September
Cumbria | Letter: Please keep using libraries 
After asking why the library may be found shutting early or the computers are ‘playing up’, I was told that the county council offered early retirement to library staff across the county and at the same time put a stop on new recruits. 
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/13714522.LETTER__Please_keep_using_libraries/

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