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August 28, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th August
‘Essential’ councillors understand ‘value’ of libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/essential-councillors-understand-value-libraries-310189

Leon’s Library Blog : 28th August
The ‘Amateurisation’ of Public Libraries
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/08/28/the-amateurisation-of-the-public-libraries/ … 

Grimsby Telegraph : 28th August
N.E. Lincolnshire | Scartho Library reopening will open new chapter for community
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Library-reopening-open-new-chapter-community/story-27689561-detail/story.html 

Tamworth Herald : 28th August
Staffordshire | Tamworth Library’s weekday opening hours could be reduced
http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/Library-s-weekday-opening-hours-reduced/story-27687690-detail/story.html … 

The Argus : 28th August
Brighton & Hove | Book worms to be allowed to use libraries unsupervised and out of hours
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/13632497.Book_worms_to_be_allowed_to_use_libraries_unsupervised_and_out_of_hours/ 

Cornish Guardian : 28th August
Bid to save Lostwithiel library from closure
book exchange, to be run by volunteers
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Bid-save-Lostwithiel-library-closure/story-27694163-detail/story.html

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August 27, 2015 No Comments

CILIP : 27th August
CILIP calls on Councils to consider social & economic impact of library cuts when balancing the books
Responding to the Department for Communities & Local Government’s release of the provisional 2014/15 annual income and expenditure figures for Local Authorities in England, CILIP has …
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/cilip-calls-councils-consider-social-economic-impact-library-cuts-when-balancing-books

Leicester Mercury : 27th August
First Person: ‘Why I fear for the future of our libraries’
Library of Birmingham
Lynne Dyer is Bibliographic Services Team Manager at De Montfort University’s Library and Learning Services
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/fear-future-libraries/story-27684815-detail/story.html

Kent Online : 27th August
More Kent libraries fail to provide WiFi wireless internet access than anywhere else in the country
According to a government survey, 65 of the county’s 99 libraries do not offer WiFi.  After Kent, the next worst-hit areas are Cumbria with 46, Durham with 33, Lincolnshire with 31 and Northumberland with 30.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-libraries-are-the-countrys-42339/

Liverpool Echo : 26th August
Former Hillsborough Independent Panel civil servant on mission to save Liverpool’s libraries
Jan Parry is President of CILIP
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-hillsborough-independent-panel-civil-9935953 

THE GUARDIAN : 24th August
Library membership for all children is great … as long as the library is open 
Jane Baugh is the shadow spokesperson, children and young people’s services, Trafford council
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/aug/24/library-membership-for-all-children-is-great-as-long-as-the-library-is-open

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August 26, 2015 No Comments

On The Wight : 26th August
Libraries are not a luxury and the council should reconsider approach say Friends
http://onthewight.com/2015/08/26/libraries-are-not-a-luxury-and-the-council-should-reconsider-approach-say-friends/

Shropshire Star : 26th August
Action group formed to safeguard Ellesmere Library
“Many people have serious reservations about the feasibility and practicalities of this project and we want firm guarantees that the library service will continue to be run by professionally trained staff …”
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/08/26/action-group-formed-to-safeguard-ellesmere-library/

Louth Leader : 26th August
Lincolnshire | Sutton on Sea leads the way in library changes
“Initially the focus of our efforts will be to continue with the library services in association with Lincolnshire County Council and the high standards they have set. However we will also start …”
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/sutton-on-sea-leads-the-way-in-library-changes-1-6924306

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August 25, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 25th August
Scotland pilots automatic child library membership
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/scotland-pilots-automatic-child-library-membership-309787

BBC News : 25th August
Scotland | Pilot schemes to give all children automatic library membership
From 7 September, every baby registered in the Glasgow area will be given a library card by the registrar.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-34048868

Fife Today : 25th August
Community urged to lead library fight
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/community-urged-to-lead-library-fight-1-3868190

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August 24, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 24th August
Southampton library closures ‘halted’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/southampton-library-closures-halted-309782

Daily Echo : 24th August
Labour leaders plans to stop running six libraries in Southampton have been
halted due to opposition from Tory councillors
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13621271.display/

Birmingham Post : 24th August
Literacy campaigner hits out at cuts to Birmingham’s library service
Mr Poole said libraries generate an economic return, ….
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/literacy-campaigner-hits-out-cuts-9906755

Liverpool Echo : 24th August
Knowsley library cutbacks: shorter opening hours begin today
MP “appalled” 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/knowsley-library-new-opening-hours-9918927 

Hereford Times : 24th August
Library campaign goes to the streets in Leominster
Public meeting at Leominster Library on Thursday (August 27) at 5pm. 
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/13622804.Library_campaign_goes_to_the_streets_in_Leominster/ 

Tinder Press : 20th August
Tinder Press Celebrates Libraries
http://tinderpress.co.uk/2015/08/tinder-press-celebrates-libraries/

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August 23, 2015 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 23rd August
Celebrity endorsements won’t solve illiteracy 
Morgan’s plans are problematic, and smack of government tendencies to hastily paper over serious cracks in educational issues. By laying blame for children’s illiteracy upon teachers, schools and parents for taking an active interest in their child’s development, Morgan deliberately detracts from the real issues at hand – the closure of local libraries, the failure to fund school libraries with well funded resources and full-time staff, …
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/celebrity-endorsements-wont-solve-illiteracy-10468259.html

Public Libraries News : 23rd August
Editorial | Just £100k, volunteers and some curious stock policies
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/08/just-100k-volunteers-and-some-curious-stock-policies.html

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August 21, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 21st August
Southampton Council accused of political point scoring over libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/southampton-council-accused-making-political-point-over-library-closures-309745 

Leicester Mercury : 21st August 
UNISON accuses Leicester City Council of planning to decimate library services through cost-cuttinghttp://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/UNISON-accuses-Leicester-City-Council-planning/story-27652166-detail/story.html 

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th August
Pullman blasts government over status of arts in schools 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/pullman-calls-ministers-philistines-downgrading-arts-309736

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August 20, 2015 No Comments

Alan Gibbons Blog : 19th August
Alan’s Letter to Nicky Morgan
http://alangibbons.net/2015/08/letter-to-nicky-morgan/

Public Libraries News : 19th August
Special: Automatic English child library membership? No, not really.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/08/special-automatic-english-child-library-membership-no-not-really.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 20th August
What is comprehensive & efficient? 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/08/20/what-is-comprehensive-efficient/ …

Fife Today : 20th August
Could communities unwittingly undermine efforts to save libraries from closure?
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/could-communities-unwittingly-undermine-efforts-to-save-libraries-from-closure-1-3863252

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August 19, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th August
Campaigners welcome literacy drive but condemn government hypocrisy 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-article-309716

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 19th August
Every child in England to be enrolled in a local library, Nicky Morgan says
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/11810700/Every-child-in-England-to-be-enrolled-in-a-local-library-Nicky-Morgan-says.html

Schools Week : 19th August
Nicky Morgan’s library campaign branded a ‘hollow gesture’ after closures
http://schoolsweek.co.uk/nicky-morgan-library-campaign-branded-a-hollow-gesture-after-closures/

BBC News : 19th August
Five Southampton libraries cut in council funding vote
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-33982997

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th August
Five libraries to shut in Southampton
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/five-libraries-shut-southampton-309702

Bitterne Park Info : 19th August
VIDEO and article | Funding withdrawn for Cobbett & four other Southampton libraries from April 2016
http://bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2814:funding-withdrawn-for-cobbett-a-four-other-southampton-libraries-from-april-2016&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

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August 18, 2015 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 18th August
Librarians call on Birmingham to maintain library services
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/aug/18/librarians-call-on-birmingham-to-maintain-library-services

HR Magazine : 18th August
The future of public sector Human Resources 
+ an angry comment from Shirley Burnham
http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hr/features/1153197/the-future-of-public-sector-hr 

On The Wight : 18th August
Consultation on library cut-backs draws closer 
Possible closure of Ventnor Library, massive reduction in paid staff, etc.
http://onthewight.com/2015/08/18/consultation-on-library-cut-backs-draws-closer/

Daily Echo : 18th August
Southampton | Decision day for future of under threat Cobbett Road, Burgess Road, Millbrook, Weston and Thornhill libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/district/southampton/13609144.Decision_day_for_future_of_six_under_threat_Southampton_libraries/ 

Blackpool Gazette : 18th August 
Hours change in pipeline for town libraries
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/community/community-news/hours-change-in-pipeline-for-town-libraries-1-7415559

Express & Star : 18th August
Take a look: £1m new Stafford Library is in touch with new technology
Touchscreen tables, 3D printers and giant computer tablets – Stafford’s new £1million library looks more like an art gallery or technology hub.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/08/18/take-a-look-1m-new-stafford-library-is-in-touch-with-new-technology/

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August 17, 2015 No Comments

THE TIMES :  17th August
Ali Smith joins fight over library closures
An extract – the remainder behind ££Paywall
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/scotland/article4529524.ece

THE BOOKSELLER : 17th August 
Smith warns library closures threat to ‘democracy of reading’ 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/smith-warns-closure-libraries-threat-democracy-reading-309319 

Herald Scotland : 16th August
Ali Smith warns festival audience over library closures
“Something is happening which is happening under the radar about this and it is very important that we all think about it.” 
Her comments come after a major review concluded that volunteers should not replace professional staff in local authority-run libraries. 
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/13600469.Ali_Smith_warns_festival_audience_over_library_closures/

Question Everything : 12th August
He can talk in clichés till the cows come home
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/he-can-talk-in-cliches-till-cows-come.html

Bitterne Park Info : 17th August
Southampton | ‘Defer libraries decision to September full council meeting’
http://bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2812:defer-libraries-decision-to-september-full-council-meeting&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59 

Shropshire Star : 17th August
Shropshire and Telford council chiefs issue a bleak vision of the future
The intention is that 15 of Shropshire’s libraries would be managed by community organisations, while the county’s seven principal libraries become “community hubs” working in partnership with other bodies.
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/08/17/shropshire-and-telford-council-chiefs-issue-a-bleak-vision-of-the-future/

Hereford Times : 17th August
Campaigner: ‘The library is a fantastic service for Ross’
“A library our size wouldn’t find enough people. You should see how many volunteers it takes to run Peterchurch and that is smaller and only open a few hours a week.”
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/13601067.Campaigner___The_library_is_a_fantastic_service_for_Ross_/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 17th August
Cllr. Steven Palmer | Community Hubs Libraries, Sink or Swim… 
Will HMS Government come steaming to the rescue with Captain Ed Vaizey at the helm?
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/08/17/community-hubs-libraries-sink-or-swim/

Lincolnshire Echo : 17th August
First community-run Lincolnshire library officially opens
“Initially the focus of our efforts will be to continue with the library services ….” 
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/community-run-Lincolnshire-library-officially/story-27622601-detail/story.html 

The Courier : 17th August
Angus | Overdue library book fees may be scrapped 
… in an attempt to woo back lapsed customers
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/overdue-library-book-fees-may-be-scrapped-1.895082

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August 16, 2015 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 16th August
Public libraries as charity basket case
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/08/public-libraries-as-charity-basket-case.html

THE INDEPENDENT : 14th August
… I can’t believe how much the Tories are neglecting our libraries 
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/as-someone-who-had-no-choice-but-to-steal-books-when-i-was-younger-i-cant-believe-how-much-the-tories-are-neglecting-our-libraries-10456134.html

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August 15, 2015 No Comments

Lincolnshire Echo : 15th August
Letter – Peter Gout | People from all parties wanted to save Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-People-parties-wanted-save-Lincolnshire/story-27603491-detail/story.html 

Grantham Journal : 15th August
Lincolnshire | Barrowby’s library bid moves forward
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/barrowby-s-library-bid-moves-forward-1-6905419 

Spalding Today : 15th August
Lincolnshire | LIBRARIES: Campaign under attack
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/libraries-campaign-under-attack-1-6903358 

Daily Echo : 15th August
Southampton councillors have been urged to use money from housing and education budgets to save six libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13598590.display/ 

THE BOOKSELLER : 14th August
CILIP open letter urges Birmingham to reconsider library cuts
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-open-letter-urges-birmingham-reconsider-library-cuts-309313

Clitheroe Advertiser : 14th August 
Lancashire | Two libraries (temporarily) closed due to staff shortage
http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/what-s-on/reviews/two-libraries-closed-due-to-staff-shortage-1-7411407

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August 14, 2015 No Comments

SLIC : 12th August
Review Explores the Role of Volunteers in Libraries
A review commissioned by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) has concluded that volunteer-run libraries without professional and local authority input are not a preferred option for library services in Scotland.
http://scottishlibraries.org/review-explores-the-role-of-volunteers-in-libraries/

THE BOOKSELLER : 14th August
Coates calls for Vaizey to be replaced as culture minister 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/coates-calls-vaizey-be-replaced-culture-minister-309299 

THE BOOKSELLER : 14th August 
Southampton residents confront council over library closures 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/southampton-residents-confront-council-over-library-closures-309300 

THE GUARDIAN : 14th August
I love the new Birmingham Library – and I hate what’s happening to it
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/14/birmingham-city-library-cuts-lynsey-hanley

Permaculture Magazine : 14th August
Can You Help UK Libraries?
Author Alan Gibbons, and the Waterstone’s ex-head Tim Coates, gave workable, practical examples of what can be done.
‘Permaculture’ promoting their books, so people can buy & donate them to Libraries – to “Help spread the permaculture word…”
http://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/1408156499/can-you-help-uk-libraries

Daily Echo : 14th August
Residents hit out at Southampton’s council chiefs over plans to shut six city libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13596630.display/ 

Ross Gazette : 14th August
Herefordshire | Letter | ‘Save the Library’
http://www.ross-gazette.co.uk/article.cfm?id=2477&headline=Save%20the%20library%20%282%29 

Dunfermline Press : 14th August
Consultations over future of West Fife libraries begins
http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/villages/articles/2015/08/14/541798-consultations-over-future-of-west-fife-libraries-begins/

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August 13, 2015 No Comments

BBC Breakfast News (TV) on BBC One – Tomorrow, 14th
Libraries feature likely
The item to be aired  c.7.40 a.m,  if all goes according to plan.  

DAILY EXPRESS : 13th August
Council that spent £200 MILLION of taxpayers’ cash on library now asks for book donations
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/597985/birmingham-library-malala-yousafzai-neil-gaiman-cuts-uk 

THE GUARDIAN : 12th August
Cuts-hit Birmingham libraries ask public to donate books 
http://www.theguardian.com/books/culture-cuts-blog/2015/aug/12/cuts-hit-birmingham-libraries-public-donate-books?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks

Express & Star : 13th August
Balancing the books: Library budget cuts continue
Spending on new library books in Wolverhampton has fallen by almost half as savings and cuts bite into budgets. The city council revealed it would put £113,450 into new books for its 16 libraries this year – a fall of £100,000 on the year before.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/08/13/balancing-the-books-library-buying-budget-slashed/

Kent & Sussex Courier : 13th August
17 Apprenticeships available for young people in Kent Libraries
http://www.courier.co.uk/Apprenticeships-available-young-people-Kent/story-27595892-detail/story.html

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August 12, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th August
Birmingham Council confirms ‘pause’ on library book fund 
+ Laura Swaffield, The Library Campaign, is quoted
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/birmingham-council-confirms-pause-book-fund-309270 

Birmingham Mail
Birmingham libraries banned from buying new books by city council
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-libraries-banned-buying-new-9842985 

BBC News : 12th August
Birmingham libraries stop buying books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-33878844

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th August
Outrage as Birmingham Libraries appeal for book donations
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/outrage-birmingham-libraries-appeal-book-donations-309265

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 12th August
Outrage as city with new £188m library ask readers for help buying books
+ Elizabeth Ash, The Library Campaign, is quoted
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11798961/Outrage-as-city-with-new-188m-library-ask-readers-for-help-buying-books.html

Birmingham Post : 12th August
Authors condemn latest Library of Birmingham debacle
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/authors-condemn-latest-library-birmingham-9844693 

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th August
Gibbons reissues call for head-to-head debate with Vaizey
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gibbons-reissues-call-head-head-debate-vaizey-309261

Alan Gibbons Diary : 12th August
Time to debate libraries
Full text of Alan’s ‘Open Letter’ to Ed Vaizey
http://alangibbons.net/2015/08/time-to-debate-libraries/

Booktrade Info : 12th August
Ed Vaizey accepts challenge from writer Alan Gibbons to debate the health of public libraries
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/60823/tf

The Star : 12th August
Sheffield | People’s wishes over-ruled
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/today-s-columnist-sue-morton-people-s-wishes-over-ruled-1-7405665  

Ross Gazette : 12th August
Herefordshire | New fight to save Ross Library 
http://www.ross-gazette.co.uk/article.cfm?id=2468&headline=New%20fight%20to%20save%20Library 

Hinckley Times : 12th August
Leicestershire | Library use falls as county sites look to a new chapter
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/library-use-falls-county-sites-9810210 

The Courier : 12th August
Fife | Decision on library closures postponed, but there is no ‘plan B’
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/decision-on-library-closures-postponed-but-there-is-no-plan-b-1.894361

South Yorkshire Times : 12th August
Dolly Parton book scheme in Rotherham to be scrapped, council confirms
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/dolly-parton-book-scheme-in-rotherham-to-be-scrapped-council-confirms-1-7406497

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August 11, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th August
Ladybird partners with Read On. Get On. campaign
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ladybird-partners-read-get-campaign-308917

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th August
Southampton libraries to close unless volunteers come forward
The news comes at the same time as local businesses in Enfield have been asked to share space with one of three libraries. 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/southampton-libraries-close-unless-volunteers-come-forward-308913

Hereford Times : 11th August
Campaigners in bid to retain vital community hub as Leominster Lib faces closure threat
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/13587862.Campaigners_in_bid_to_retain_vital_community_hub_as_Leominster_Library_faces_closure_threat/

Do you remember Leominster’s Jonathan in 2013?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV4hxz35gNU 

BBC News : 11th August 
Chris Packham criticises cuts to his childhood library 
and Lindsi Bluemel makes good points
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-33866370 

Daily Echo : 11th August
Opposition groups have branded Southampton City Council’s plans to shut libraries as ‘irresponsible’
“In other parts of the country people have knuckled down and nearly every library in this situation has found another user who has come in and taken over and in many cases have got a better service than the council used to offer.” 
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/district/southampton/13586285.Southampton_library_cuts__irresponsible__say_opposition_groups/

Bitterne Park Info : 11th August
Southampton | Cobbett Road Library: ‘What was the purpose of the huge consultation?’
http://bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2806:cobbett-road-library-what-was-the-purpose-of-the-huge-consultation&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59  

The Courier : 11th August
Fife | Community call to save libraries
The challenge by Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance came as a campaign was launched to save East Wemyss Library.
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/community-call-to-save-libraries-1.894176 

Liverpool Echo : 5th August   (sorry, this one a late arrival)
Knowsley library cutbacks: critics slam cuts to “access to knowledge” 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/knowsley-library-cutbacks-critics-slam-9795371

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August 10, 2015 No Comments

BBC News : 10th August
Southampton libraries face axe unless volunteers come forward
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-33851868

Daily Echo : 10th August
Six libraries in Southampton could close as the council looks to save £90m
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13586016.Six_Southampton_libraries_may_shut_as_council_cuts_costs/ 

THE BOOKSELLER : 10th August
Donaldson bemoans school library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/donaldson-bemoans-school-library-closures-308898

THE BOOKSELLER : 10th August
Desmond Clarke | Libraries: the real task
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/libraries-real-task-308910

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 10th August
Angela Montague | My many reasons for supporting Save Lincolnshire Libraries – none of them political
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/08/10/my-many-reasons-for-supporting-save-lincolnshire-libraries-none-of-them-political/

Enfield Independent : 10th August
Call for businesses to share space with libraries
An open day for businesses to consider sharing a space with Bullsmoor, Enfield Island Village and Ponders End libraries will take place next week at the Dugdale Centre, in London Road, Enfield.
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/13585413.Call_for_businesses_to_share_space_with_libraries/

Hertfordshire Mercury : 10th August
Buntingford groups unite to save library
“They’re trying to ruin our town’s economy by moving a commercial magnet on our High Street to the edge of town.”
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Buntingford-groups-unite-save-library/story-27564594-detail/story.html

Blackmore Vale Magazine : 10th August
Dorset | Letter: ​Praise for Colehill library
this library is now community-managed 
http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/Letter-8203-Praise-Colehill-library/story-27578721-detail/story.html

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Hinckley Times : 9th August
Leicestershire | Future looks bright for village library
35 more to be similarly “off-loaded” 
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/future-looks-bright-village-library-9801788 

Spalding Today : 9th August
Lincolnshire | Library volunteers plea ‘putting an end to council cuts politics’
“There are a lot of people in the area who may have retired and want to get out of the house.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/library-volunteers-plea-putting-an-end-to-council-cuts-politics-1-6892837 

THE TIMES : 8th August
Librarians — why, didn’t you know? The councils said they all had to go
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/scotland/article4521331.ece 

Isle of Wight County Press : 7th August 
Letter | Libraries key to an educated populace
Ventnor Library is again under threat. 
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/letters/libraries-key-to-an-educated-populace-86570.aspx

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