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July 7, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News : 7th July
Proposal for more cuts to Isle of Wight library service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-33427010

On The Wight : 7th July
Have your say on the future of Isle of Wight libraries
http://onthewight.com/2015/07/07/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-isle-of-wight-libraries/

Minster FM News : 7th July
North Yorkshire | Library cuts go ahead with more support offered for volunteer-run sites
http://www.minsterfm.com/news/local/1665272/library-cuts-go-ahead-with-more-support-offered-for-volunteer-run-sites/

Burton Mail : 7th July
Staffordshire | Community urged to step forward and save Barton library
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Community-urged-step-forward-save-Barton-library/story-26842642-detail/story.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 7th July
University of Lincoln lecturers slam county council plans to axe Lincolnshire’s libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/University-Lincoln-lecturers-slam-county-council/story-26847227-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 6th July
Letter from Robert Harrison to the Secretary of State
“… having not had any kind of acknowledgement or response, I am writing again.”
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/07/06/handing-libraries-over-to-volunteers-would-be-a-disaster/

Dunfermline Press : 7th July
Fife | Dunfermline youth MSP starts fight against library closures
http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/07/538253-dunfermline-youth-msp-starts-fight-against-library-closures/

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THE GUARDIAN : 6th July
E-lending won’t put a big dent in book sales
Lending them to the 51% of the population with library cards will likely have a negligible effect on book sales, just as 165 years of public libraries haven’t put bookshops out of business.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jul/06/ebook-lending-wont-put-big-dent-book-sales

York Press : 6th July
Tomorrow is a vital day for North Yorkshire libraries
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/13371676.Tomorrow_is_a_vital_day_for_North_Yorkshire_libraries/

Gloucester Citizen : 6th July
Book-swap buses swing into action in Gloucester with new Stagecoach reading initiative
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Book-swap-buses-swing-action-Gloucester-new/story-26842757-detail/story.html

Cambridge News : 5th July
Services for drug addicts and alcoholics could be delivered at Cambridgeshire libraries
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge-libraries-host-8216-social-prescribing/story-26837129-detail/story.html

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July 5, 2015 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 5th July
The importance of being careful in emails … and charging for the latest in lego
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/07/the-importance-of-being-careful-in-emails-and-charging-for-the-latest-in-lego.html

Hinckley Times : 4th July
Leicestershire | Burbage Parish Council makes bid to save village library
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/burbage-parish-council-makes-bid-9572731

Daily Beast : 3rd July
How to (Almost) Ruin a Great Library
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/03/how-to-almost-ruin-a-great-library.html

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July 3, 2015 admin No Comments

Love Bris Libraries (Twitter: via @LoveBristolLib)
Submission from Royal National Institute of Blind People to Bristol City Council ‘Libraries for the future’ consultation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JYUqiViI3RaGFaemRxU2M3RHpXQUFzX0owOHlHTVp4bHFn/view?pli=1

Daily Record : 2nd July
East Kilbride library axed in council budget cuts hosts farewell tea for loyal customers
The closure was branded a ‘disgrace’ by loyal customers.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/east-kilbride-library-axed-council-5982813

Loughborough Echo : 1st July
Leicestershire | First volunteer-run library to be launched
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/first-volunteer-run-library-launched-9511528
First opened in 1938 – Barrow Upon Soar Library’s history
http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/barrowuponsoar/library.html

They Work For You
Written Answer – Libraries : 30th June
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2015-06-19.3288.h&s=%22public+library%22+OR+%22public+libraries%22+OR+%22library+service%22&utm_content=buffer71cc6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Southport Visitor : 1st July
Birkdale library; anger as Sefton is set to sell site to developers
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-news/birkdale-library-anger-sefton-set-9565330

Public Sector Executive
Ciara Eastell: Developing the digitally literate library workforce
http://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/Workforce-pensions-and-training/developing-the-digitally-literate-library-workforce-

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June 26, 2015 admin No Comments

DAILY MIRROR : 26th June
Fresh £3bn Tory cuts spree sends libraries, leisure centres and elderly care for the chop
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fresh-3bn-tory-cuts-spree-5951045

Enfield Independent : 26th June
Enfield library restructuring approved despite opposition
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/13355869.Library_restructuring_approved_despite_opposition/

West Briton : 26th June
Cornwall | Doors locked at Falmouth library consultation meeting
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Doors-locked-Falmouth-library-consultation/story-26772326-detail/story.html

Lichfield Live : 25th June
Staffordshire | Mobile library plans for Lichfield and Burntwood not set in stone, says councillor
http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2015/06/25/mobile-library-plans-for-lichfield-and-burntwood-not-set-in-stone-says-councillor/

Cambrian News : 25th June
Gwynedd | Campaigners slam ‘fiasco’ of library consultation
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/49018/

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June 24, 2015 admin No Comments

Liverpool Echo : 24th June
St Helens council plans for £23m cuts to services in next two years

This could mark the end of the road for some or all council-run libraries across the borough, with the chief executive suggesting other providers may have to step in. Councils are obliged to ensure there is library provision available, but not to run libraries themselves.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/st-helens-council-plans-23m-9521537

Swindon Advertiser : 23rd June
Council hires new staff to ease pressure on library
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/13348920.Council_hires_new_staff_to_ease_pressure_on_library/

Bristol Post : 24th June
Stephen, aged 8, collects 450 names for petition to save lib under threat of closure
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Stephen-aged-8-collects-450-names-petition-save/story-26749547-detail/story.html

Fife Today : 24th June
Communities to be consulted on Fife’s proposed library closures
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/communities-to-be-consulted-on-fife-s-proposed-library-closures-1-3811088

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June 23, 2015 admin No Comments

Coventry Observer : 23rd June
Protest at council against libraries & disabled jobs service cuts proposals
http://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/protest-at-council-against-libraries-and-disabled-jobs-service-cuts-proposals-7914/

Coventry Telegraph : 23rd June
Anti-cuts protest before first full meeting of newly elected Coventry City Council today
Sarah Smith, a Tile Hill resident who has been campaigning against the closure of her local library, will be handing in a petition of over 2,200 signatures against its closure.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/anti-cuts-protest-before-first-full-9504326

Ilford Recorder : 23rd June
Redbridge’s libraries bringing communities together
“Libraries are something we have to protect and defend”
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/redbridge_s_libraries_bringing_communities_together_1_4123160

York Press : 23rd June
No plans to close York libraries
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/13348442.No_plans_to_close_York_libraries/

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June 22, 2015 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd June
Carnegie winner Landman condemns library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/carnegie-winner-landman-condemns-library-closures

Birmingham Post : 22nd June
British Library joins Library of Birmingham for cultural partnership
Special project will mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with initiative designed to help support the cash-strapped library
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/creative/british-library-joins-library-birmingham-9499946

Lichfield Live : 22nd June
Staffordshire | UKIP ready to fight alongside the Green Party over future of mobile library service
http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2015/06/22/ukip-ready-to-fight-alongside-the-green-party-over-future-of-mobile-library-service/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 22nd June
Press Release | Lincolnshire CC library plans to be challenged again in the High Court
details of 3 grounds for challenge
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/06/22/lincolnshire-county-council-library-plans-to-be-challenged-again-in-the-high-court/

The Courier : 22nd June
Public urged to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to save closure-threatened libraries in Fife
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/public-urged-to-fight-tooth-and-nail-to-save-closure-threatened-libraries-in-fife-1.886069

For Info :
Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development
http://www.lyondeclaration.org/

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June 21, 2015 admin One Comment

Lincolnshire Echo : 21st June
Lincolnshire library staff thrown farewell event after site closure
“We were saying goodbye, but also celebrating our library staff for their years of service, dedication and care which has made Deeping Library and its community so special.”
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-library-staff-thrown-farewell-event/story-26738417-detail/story.html

BBC News : 20th June
Anti-austerity demonstration: Voices from the crowd
Laura Swaffield, who was there as part of the Library Campaign, said: “Austerity hurts everything that matters. Local authority cuts are affecting libraries and it’s a really important service for a lot of people. Somebody has to show libraries are part of society as well. They matter as a basic service as much as more obvious ones.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33212401

Get West London : 20th June
Harrow East MP fights library closures
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/harrow-east-mp-fights-library-9476880

London Boroough of Hillingdon
Video | Celebrating Hillingdon’s library Service
Refurbishment of all 17 libraries now complete
http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/28294/Hillingdons-library-service …

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June 20, 2015 admin No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Boom time for children’s books as sales soar, but where are readers?
Funding cuts in schools and libraries have put books out of reach for many children, says head of London-based literary agency The Bright Group
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/11681814/Boom-time-for-childrens-books-as-sales-soar-but-where-are-readers.html

East Grinstead Courier : 20th June
Surrey | Power to the people – as Lingfield Library is to be passed to trustees
http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/Library-building-handed-handed-new-trustees-month/story-26707396-detail/story.html

The Courier : 20th June
Methods questioned on proposed closure of 16 Fife libraries
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/methods-questioned-on-proposed-closure-of-16-fife-libraries-1.885640

Southern Reporter : 20th June
Scottish Borders | Councillors set to continue talks on plan to outsource cultural services http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/local-headlines/councillors-set-to-continue-talks-on-plan-to-outsource-cultural-services-1-3805607

Shropshire Star : 20th June
Shropshire | Top lawyer drafted in to help Church Stretton library fight
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-news/2015/06/20/top-lawyer-drafted-in-to-help-church-stretton-library-fight/

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June 19, 2015 admin No Comments

The Lincolnite : 19th June
Hearing into potential judicial review of Lincolnshire libraries’ decision set for July
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/06/hearing-into-potential-judicial-review-of-lincolnshire-libraries-decision-set-for-july/

Burton Mail : 19th June
Plans on changes to mobile libraries in Staffordshire
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Plans-changes-mobile-libraries-Staffordshire/story-26724127-detail/story.html

Shropshire Live : 19th June
Church Stretton Library Support Group set to launch legal action over library relocation
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2015/06/19/church-stretton-library-support-group-set-to-launch-legal-action-over-library-relocation/

Fife Today : 19th June
SNP campaigns to save north east Fife libraries
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/snp-campaigns-to-save-north-east-fife-libraries-1-3807336

The Courier : 19th June
Fife | Closing libraries could destroy ‘lifeline’ for local communities, Trust warns
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/closing-libraries-could-destroy-lifeline-for-local-communities-trust-warns-1.885298

Public Libraries News : 18th June
Editorial | Strife in Fife? Library cuts go further than expected
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/06/strife-in-fife-library-cuts-go-further-than-expected.html

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June 18, 2015 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 18th June
Fife libraries threatened with closure
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/fife-libraries-threatened-closure

West Sussex Gazette : 18th June
Emsworth community divided after dramatic library u-turn
http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/county-news/emsworth-community-divided-after-dramatic-library-u-turn-1-6804443

Hinckley Times : 18th June
Leicestershire | Library hours are cut to help balance books
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/library-hours-cut-help-balance-9479026

Lincolnshire Echo : 17th June
Michelle Obama receives letters from Lincolnshire children about future of county’s libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Michelle-Obama-receives-letters-Lincolnshire/story-26712894-detail/story.html

View From Online : 18th June
Axminster: Former mayor says sorry over library campaign web link storm
http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/35850/21/1/axminster-former-mayor-says-sorry-over-library

View From Online
Axminster Councillors call for ‘ignorant’ library officials to resign
Axminster town councillors have passed a vote of no confidence in the the two people leading Devon County Council’s (DCC) Library Service – Councillor Roger Croad and head of libraries Ciara Eastell.
http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/35774/21/1/axminster-councillors-call-for-%E2%80%98ignorant%E2%80%99

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June 17, 2015 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 16th June
Editorial | Legal action against the DCMS over cuts to public libraries: appeal for information
Paul Heron from Public Interest Lawyers has been in touch with regard to gaining national information on the failure of the DCMS to properly investigate and respond to cuts to public libraries. The full details are below. Please respond if you can help.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/06/legal-action-against-the-dcms-over-cuts-to-public-libraries-appeal-for-information.html

Harrow Times : 17th June
Library closures a ‘bitter disappointment’ as books sold off and staff face redundancy
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13336940.Library_closures_a__bitter_disappointment__as_books_sold_off_and_staff_face_redundancy/

Harrow Times : 16th June
Letter to council reveals government will review library closures
http://m.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13334044.Letter_to_council_reveals_government_will_review_library_closures/

The Courier : 17th June
Sixteen libraries in Fife earmarked for closure
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/sixteen-libraries-in-fife-earmarked-for-closure-1.884654

The Knowledge Exchange : 17th June
Volunteers in libraries: an alternative to closures, or a risk to the professionals?
http://theknowledgeexchangeblog.com/2015/06/17/volunteers-in-libraries-an-alternative-to-closures-or-a-risk-to-the-professionals/

Staffordshire Newsletter : 17th June
Residents urged to have say on latest consultation on future of Staffordshire archives http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Residents-urged-say-latest-consultation-future/story-26707283-detail/story.html

Lichfield Live : 17th June
Consultation to start over plans to scale back mobile library service in Lichfield and Burntwood
http://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2015/06/17/consultation-to-start-over-plans-to-scale-back-mobile-library-service-in-lichfield-and-burntwood/

Times Series : 17th June
More registered at Barnet libraries – but loans fall
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/13337321.More_registered___but_loans_fall_at_libraries/

News North Wales : 16th June
‘Spend merger plans cash on frontline services’
SCRAPPING proposed mergers between councils in Wales would protect frontline services, a council leader says.
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/149168/-spend-merger-plans-cash-on-frontline-services-.aspx

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June 16, 2015 admin No Comments

DAILY EXPRESS : 16th June
The places where mobile phones should be banned
Public libraries
http://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/584606/Mobile-phone-banned

Ars Technica UK : 16th June
European Parliament committee adopts controversial pro-user copyright reform report
The newly adopted report hopes to make it easier for libraries to lend e-books …
http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2015/06/european-parliament-committee-adopts-controversial-pro-user-copyright-reform-report/

Shropshire Star : 15th June
Shropshire Council starting to offload its libraries
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/06/15/shropshire-council-starting-to-offload-its-libraries/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 16th June
Three children write to Michelle Obama about Lincolnshire Libraries
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/06/16/three-children-write-to-michelle-obama-about-lincolnshire-libraries/

Stourbridge News : 16th June
Dudley | Stage to be built in Kingswinford Library as part of Arts Council grant
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/13331607.Stage_to_be_built_in_Kingswinford_Library_as_part_of_Arts_Council_grant/

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June 15, 2015 admin No Comments

Milton Keynes Citizen : 15th June
A review of libraries is taking place in a bid to save money over the next three years
http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/local/library-review-to-take-place-1-6798449

Liverpool Echo : 15th June
Livewire and council propose £16m neighbourhood hub for Warrington
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/business/livewire-council-propose-16m-neighbourhood-9444785

Harrow Times : 15th June
Libraries close their doors for the last time
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13331383.Libraries_close_their_doors_for_the_last_time/

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June 14, 2015 admin No Comments

SUNDAY EXPRESS : 14th June
Break the silence: Soon you can be as loud as you like in the LIBRARY, new rules say
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/584252/Library-silence-books-mobile-phone-technology-loud-disturbing-reading

Skegness Standard : 14th June
Shortlist for libraries contract
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/shortlist-for-libraries-contract-1-6795490

Bicester Advertiser : 13th June
Project invites young people to talk democracy and rights .. and take more of an interest in Libraries
http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/bicester/13329582.Project_invites_young_people_to_talk_democracy_and_rights/

Bromsgrove Standard : 13th June
Worcestershire | Catshill Library proposes to change opening times
http://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/catshill-library-proposes-to-change-opening-times-10277/

New York Daily News : 13th June
It’s time for America to give libraries the money they need and deserve
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/america-give-libraries-money-article-1.2257516

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June 13, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News : 12th June
Library loans in Warwickshire (community libraries) down by 46% since 2011/12
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-33081298

Brent & Kilburn Times : 12th June
Kensal Rise Library holds an open day for the community
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/heritage/kensal_rise_library_holds_an_open_day_for_the_community_1_4109789

Friends of The Library of Birmingham : 13th June
VIDEO | Alan Gibbons speaking at Birmingham rally for libraries
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=460439450789656&id=118572038309734

Get West London : 13th June
New chapter beckons for North Kensington Library
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/new-chapter-beckons-north-kensington-9445677

Spalding Guardian : 13th June
Lincolnshire | Community hub prepares for its library takeover
“If anyone has a Co-op membership card we will get money from the Co-op for everyone who selects the Crowland Community Hub as their chosen group to receive a small amount every time they spend money in the Co-op.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/community-hub-prepares-for-its-library-takeover-1-6793439

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June 11, 2015 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th June
Wi-fi for all libraries by March 2016
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/wi-fi-all-libraries-march-2016

Bromley Times : 11th June
Bromley residents urged to take a stand against ‘mass privatisation plans’
http://www.bromleytimes.co.uk/news/bromley_residents_urged_to_take_a_stand_against_mass_privatisation_plans_1_4108232

Cambrian News : 11th June
Gwynedd | Outrage at plans to close Nefyn Library
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/48743/

Market Rasen Mail : 11th June
New chapter for Caistor Library
“Training has been done to the point where we can run the service …”
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/new-chapter-for-caistor-library-1-6787931

Northern Echo : 10th June
Middlesbrough | Volunteers step up to help cash-strapped council save services
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/13324352.Volunteers_step_up_to_help_cash_strapped_council_save_services/

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June 10, 2015 admin No Comments

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1394
Library News | Library of Birmingham (and Cambridge Central Library)
Available in all good newsagents

Harrow Times : 10th June
Harrow Council criticised by MP Bob Blackman for ignoring library campaigners
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13323279.Library_closures__MP_says_council__rubber_stamped__decisions/

Parliament.uk
TRANSCRIPT | Westminster Hall Debate – Libraries (Harrow)
scroll down to Libraries (Harrow) – 4 pm
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmhansrd/cm150609/halltext/150609h0002.htm#15060938000002

Grantham Journal : 10th June
Volunteer-run community group steps up plans to take over running of Bottesford Library
All activities will have a charge or attendees will be asked to make a donation.
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/volunteer-run-community-group-steps-up-plans-to-take-over-running-of-bottesford-library-1-6788944

South Wales Argus : 9th June
Newport | Maindee and Carnegie libraries to close
and services at central library reduced
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/13321373.Maindee_and_Carnegie_libraries_to_close/

News North Wales : 9th June
Closure is final word on libraries in Flintshire
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/148928/closure-is-final-word-on-libraries-in-flintshire.aspx

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June 9, 2015 admin No Comments

Gov.uk : 9th June
Second Meeting of the Leadership for Libraries Task Force
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/second-meeting-of-the-leadership-for-libraries-task-force

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th June
Chris Riddell crowned children’s laureate
He said it is “bizarre” that it is not a statutory requirement for all schools to be equipped with a library as they are “the very places where children will learn how to read, draw, think and create”.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/chris-riddell-crowned-children-s-laureate

Good E-Reader : 8th June
Overdrive Responds to the UK Library e-book Study
http://goodereader.com/blog/digital-library-news/overdrive-responds-to-the-uk-library-e-book-study

Peterborough Telegraph : 8th June
Council leader throws weight behind Deepings Library campaign
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/latest-leisure-lifestyle/council-leader-throws-weight-behind-deepings-library-campaign-1-6785499

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