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June 8, 2015 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 5th June
The Vaizey Network: 120 discuss the future of public libraries
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/the-vaizey-network-120-discuss-the-future-of-public-libraries.html

Public Libraries News : 7th June
Another window-dressing review … and more on the increasingly disastrous Cambridge “Enterprise Centre”
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/06/another-window-dressing-review-and-more-on-the-increasingly-disastrous-cambridge-enterprise-centre.html

THE GUARDIAN : 8th June
Fathers not reading enough to their children, says Book Trust
New research finds that one in five students leaves primary school with poor reading skills
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jun/08/fathers-not-reading-enough-to-their-children-says-book-trust

Malton Mercury : 8th June
North Yorkshire | Cash to get community libraries up and running
http://www.maltonmercury.co.uk/news/local/cash-to-get-libraries-up-and-running-1-7294989

Stoke Sentinel : 8th June
New library rules set to see bans lifted
by-laws governing behaviour in libraries to be updated
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/New-library-rules-set-bans-lifted/story-26657427-detail/story.html

Local Gov Lawyer
Information, documents or both – what is available under FOI?
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23130%3Ainformation-documents-or-both–what-is-available-under-foi&catid=59&Itemid=27

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June 6, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News : 5th June
Consultation prompts North Yorkshire library staff rethink
Libraries in North Yorkshire will not be run entirely by volunteers after a public consultation revealed people were against the move. The council said more than 17,000 took part in the consultation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-33023349

THE TIMES : 6th June
Le Carré backs fight to save Hay library
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/article4462127.ece

SCL : 5th June
SCL Publishes Annual Report and Announces New President Elect
http://www.goscl.com/scl-publishes-annual-report-and-announces-new-president-elect/

Cambridge News : 5th June
Enterprise centre at Cambridge Central Library shelved over Kora director disqualification
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Enterprise-centre-Cambridge-Central-Library/story-26643686-detail/story.html

ITV News : 6th June
Protest held in Bristol against library closures
http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2015-06-06/protest-held-in-bristol-against-library-closures/

BBC News : 6th June
Westbury-on-Trym library protesters borrow books in anti-closure rally
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-33034431

Bristol Post : 6th June
Book lovers march in a campaign to save their library in Westbury-on-Trym
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Book-lovers-march-campaign-save-library-Westbury/story-26647517-detail/story.html

Hinckley Times : 6th June
Leicestershire | More community groups agree to run village libraries
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/more-community-groups-agree-run-9388449

Loughborough Echo : 5th June
Leicestershire | Library redundancies and days axed
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/library-redundancies-and-days-axed-9386026

Coventry Telegraph : 6th June
Public meeting as Stoke Aldermoor residents continue bid to save community library
meeting on Monday
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/public-meeting-stoke-aldermoor-residents-9399116

The Leader : 5th June
Flintshire | Mancot campaigner won’t close book in fight for libraries
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/148840/mancot-campaigner-won-t-close-book-in-fight-for-libraries.aspx

You Tube : 5th June
Flintshire | Library Closures? …a Gladstonian perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3I96ByFJck&feature=youtu.be

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June 5, 2015 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 5th June
Remote e-lending hits bookshop and library footfall
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/remote-e-lending-hits-bookshop-and-library-footfall

Harrow Times : 5th June
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey pledges to review library closures in Harrow
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13316456.Library_closures_to_go_under_review__says_culture_minister/

Coventry Telegraph : 5th June
Letter – Christopher Sidwell | ‘How much does Coventry council value libraries?’
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/how-much-coventry-council-value-9400547

SCL : 5th June
Kathy Settle | Blog
I never imagined that I’d be at an SCL conference talking about my role as Chief Executive of the new Leadership for Libraries Taskforce.
http://www.goscl.com/from-building-motorways-to-transforming-lives/

Arts Professional : 5th June
Cuts prompt new ways of working in local authorities
Research into the impact of local government cuts on cultural activity has found sports and libraries face heavier cuts than the arts.
http://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/cuts-prompt-new-ways-working-local-authorities
CLOA Report – Summary of Findings:
http://www.cloa.org.uk/images/stories/cCLOA_Financial_Survey_Findings.pdf

THE GUARDIAN : 5th June
Washington | NSA surveillance: how librarians have been on the front line to protect privacy
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/05/nsa-surveillance-librarians-privacy

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June 4, 2015 admin No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 4th June
Ed Vaizey MP – Libraries must embrace the digital age to meet “changing needs and expectations” of public
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11650196/Libraries-must-embrace-the-digital-age-to-meet-changing-needs-and-expectations-of-public.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 4th June
Vaizey keen on national library framework
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaziey-keen-national-library-framework

THE BOOKSELLER : 4th June
Libraries urged to innovate to raise money
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/libraries-urged-innovate-raise-money

Bristol Post : 4th June
Peaceful protest on Saturday against Westbury-on-Trym Library closure threat
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Peaceful-protest-Saturday-Westbury-Trym-Library/story-26635651-detail/story.html

On The Wight : 4th June
Are Isle of Wight libraries in crisis again?
http://onthewight.com/2015/06/04/are-isle-of-wight-libraries-in-crisis-again/ | @

Lincolnshire Echo : 4th June
Shortlist announced for Lincolnshire libraries contract
Greenwhich Leisure, Vision and Vivacity
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/1/story-26636520-detail/story.html

Grimsby Telegraph : 4th June
Lincs | Company that runs our leisure centres bids to take over 40 libraries
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Company-runs-leisure-centres-bids-40-libraries/story-26630077-detail/story.html

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June 3, 2015 admin No Comments

LGA : 3rd June
Libraries urged to find innovative fund raising strategies
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Libraries-urged-to-find-innovative-fund-raising-strategies/38779
Locality | Research Paper
http://locality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Income-Generation-for-Public-Libraries-May-2015.pdf

ITV News : 3rd June
Last chance to save Bristol’s libraries
http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2015-06-03/last-chance-to-save-bristols-libraries/

Leicester Mercury : 3rd June
Leicestershire County Council is giving people more time to volunteer to run their local library
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicestershire-County-Council-giving-people-time/story-26629718-detail/story.html

Melton Times : 3rd June
Leicestershire | Opening hours to reduce at Melton Library
http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/opening-hours-to-reduce-at-melton-library-1-6777761

West Briton : 3rd June
Cornwall | Camborne residents fight to save library at Trelawney Alliance meeting
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Camborne-residents-fight-save-library-Trelawney/story-26626422-detail/story.html

Brixton Buzz : 3rd June
Lambeth Council opens Pop Up Library in Tulse Hill pointing way to future of service
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/06/lambeth-council-opens-pop-up-library-in-tulse-hill-pointing-way-to-future-of-service-following-cultural-consultation/

Ripon Gazette : 2nd June
North Yorkshire | Have Your Say: Support for libraries after public backlash
http://www.ripongazette.co.uk/news/local/have-your-say-support-for-libraries-after-public-backlash-1-7290039

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June 2, 2015 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 2nd June
Letter – Michael Rosen to Nicky Morgan
I can’t stop myself from imagining how a government could divert the time, effort and money being devoted to testing four-, five- and six-year-olds into the support of their reading through school libraries, local libraries and paid, trained librarians.
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/jun/02/nicky-morgan-letter-not-education-but-testing

Cambridge News : 2nd June
Enterprise centre at Cambridge Central Library is given the go-ahead
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Enterprise-centre-Cambridge-Central-Library-given/story-26620713-detail/story.html

Western Daily Press : 2nd June
Last month of Bristol’s library service consultation
http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/month-Bristol-s-library-service-consultation/story-26619744-detail/story.html

South Wales Argus : 2nd June
Library fate to be decided by Newport councillors
Newport City Council’s cabinet will make their decision on proposals to close both Maindee and Carnegie libraries and reduce services at Central Library with the loss of nine full time jobs at a meeting on Monday, June 8.
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/13218247.Library_fate_to_be_decided_by_Newport_councillors/

Northern Echo : 1st June
Libraries to get help after thousands protest over cuts
“Our community-managed libraries model has been highlighted by both the Arts Council and the Local Government Association as an example of best practice. We now want to make sure that many more community libraries can be successfully introduced ..”
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/13216803.Libraries_to_get_help_after_thousands_protest_over_cuts/

THE BOOKSELLER : 1st June
US e-book sales down 6% in 2014
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/us-e-book-sales-down-6-2014

Stone Gazette : 1st June
Staffordshire | Stone and Eccleshall libraries’ future
http://www.stonegazette.co.uk/2015/06/stone-and-eccleshall-libraries-future%E2%80%8F/

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May 31, 2015 admin No Comments

THE TIMES : 31st May
Letter | Reclaim libraries
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article4456492.ece

Gazette Live : 31st May
North Yorkshire | Meeting to discuss Stokesley Library’s future
7 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd June
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/meeting-discuss-stokesley-librarys-future-9362711

Lincolnshire Echo : 31st May
Six organisations make pitch to run Lincolnshire’s library service
each described
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/organisations-make-pitch-run-Lincolnshire-s/story-26581796-detail/story.html

The Leader : 29th May
Members call-in plan for shake-up of Flintshire’s libraries
http://leaderlive.co.uk/news/148590/members-call-in-plan-for-shake-up-of-flintshire-s-libraries.aspx

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May 29, 2015 admin No Comments

29th May
Wales | New guidance on community managed libraries and statutory provision
https://libalyson.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/new-guidance-on-community-managed-libraries-and-statutory-provision/

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 29th May
Malorie Blackman: ‘I’ve had to develop a thick skin’
A bold speech in defence of literacy, public libraries & school libraries
“In certain political quarters, there is a refusal to see that our public library service needs active protection.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/11628581/Malorie-Blackman-Ive-had-to-develop-a-thick-skin.html

View from Online : 29th May
Axminster: No increased opening hours for the library
http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/35737/21/1/axminster-no-increased-opening-hours-for

BBC News : 28th May
Arts Council boss makes funding plea
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32915647

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May 28, 2015 admin No Comments

Barnet UNISON : 28th May
Why we are striking from a Library worker
http://www.barnetunison.me.uk/?q=node/1576

BBC News : 27th May
Community groups set to run libraries in Leicestershire
The authority hopes communities will run up to 36 libraries while it retains responsibility for 16 of the busiest.
“I hope that communities can run all 36 libraries, so that none have to close.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-32898422

Border Counties Advertizer : 27th May
Shropshire | New chapter for village library?
A staggering range of services could be coming to Gobowen Library as part of ambitious re-design proposals.
http://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/148359/new-chapter-for-village-library-.aspx

Updates from The Library Campaign:

Places available for Campaign workshop, run by Sheila Mckechnie Foundation, in Birmingham – 26 June
http://www.librarycampaign.com/places-still-available-campaign-workshop-birmingham-26-june-2015/

We may be able to help with costs if you plan to attend. Please get in touch.

The Library Campaign AGM is due. The date and venue will be available shortly.

In order to continue and further our campaigning for libraries, the current Trustees are seeking to enlist greater active support.

Could you offer help with admin, membership, accounts, social media, website or help offer support to campaign groups, on an ad hoc or a more regular basis?

Are you interested in standing as a Trustee or taking a more active role in our meetings and the charity?

Our long-standing Treasurer has indicated he’d prefer to pass the role on, and we have always welcomed more members on our board of Trustees.

We really need help to make a difference for libraries in the UK.

Any offers of help are very welcome so please get in touch.

Email thelibrarycampaign@gmail.com if you’d like to offer help or to know more.

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May 27, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News : 27th May
Community groups set to run libraries in Leicestershire
The authority hopes communities will run up to 36 libraries while it retains responsibility for 16 of the busiest.
“I hope that communities can run all 36 libraries, so that none have to close.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-32898422

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May 26, 2015 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 26th May
London’s 10 best library cards
Maligned, abused, crushed almost to death by public austerity, public libraries are being forced to take creative measures to kindle the interest of an attention-deficient public.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/26/london-10-best-library-cards

THE GUARDIAN : 26th May
Time for the Tories to reinvent the ‘big society’
Libraries are included; article has attracted comment
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/26/tories-should-revamp-big-society-decentralisation-social-justice

Bristol Post : 26th May
Protesters march to keep Wick Road Library open
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Protesters-march-Wick-Road-Library-open/story-26575515-detail/story.html

This Is Wiltshire : 25th May
Wiltshire Council consults on cuts to mobile library service
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/12969579.Wiltshire_Council_consults_on_cuts_to_mobile_library_service/

News Shopper : 19th May
Kent County Council plans to sign libraries over to volunteers in limbo over legal issues
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/12958350.Kent_County_Council_plans_to_sign_libraries_over_to_volunteers_in_limbo_over_legal_issues/

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May 25, 2015 admin No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 25th May
Libraries could outlast the internet, head of British Library says
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/hay-festival/11627276/Libraries-could-outlast-the-internet-head-of-British-Library-says.html

Staffordshire Newsletter : 25th May
Staffordshire library staff go digital help people get online
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Staffordshire-library-staff-digital-help-people/story-26567830-detail/story.html

Local Gov Lawyer : 22nd May
Crowdfunding website looks to fund public interest litigation
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23067%3Acrowdfunding-website-looks-to-fund-public-interest-litigation&catid=56&Itemid=24

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May 21, 2015 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 21st May
Ed Vaizey challenged to keep promise of public libraries debate
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/21/ed-vaizey-challenged-to-keep-promise-of-public-libraries-debate

Bromley produces ultra-detailed 190 page on how volunteers can take over its libraries
http://www.bromley.gov.uk/downloads/file/2231/information_pack

Shropshire Star : 21st May
Shropshire libraries funding to be slashed by £1.3m
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/05/21/shropshire-libraries-funding-to-be-slashed-by-1-3m/

Cambrian News : 21st May
Gwynedd | Libraries under ‘serious threat’
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/48319/

Staffordshire Newsletter : 21st May
Penkridge Library campaigners urge villagers to have their say on opening hours
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Penkridge-Library-campaigners-urge-villagers-say/story-26540308-detail/story.html

Get West London : 21st May
Library shake-up after Harrow Council reorganisation
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/library-shake-up-after-harrow-council-9304844

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May 20, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News – Education : 20th May
More pupils ‘reading for pleasure’
New research by the Literacy Trust
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-32797986

BT.com : 20th May
More children are enjoying reading
“And government too should remember that literacy must first and foremost be enjoyed, if we are to engage our most reluctant readers, and remember too that libraries and librarians, both in schools and in our communities, must be a priority”: Michael Morpurgo
https://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/more-children-are-enjoying-reading-11363982098430

Socialist Party : 20th May
Save our ‘life saver’ libraries!
I have learnt a lot in the past months. About taking responsibility for yourself, about the support there is out there for you – and how something people take for granted, a local library, can be a life saver.
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/20717

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th May
Public Library Subsidy cut without consultation
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/public-library-subsidy-cut-without-consultation

The Library Campaign : 19th May
Ian Anstice meets with Private Eye – Discussion – Libraries!
Ian Anstice of Public Libraries News attended a lunch with Private Eye and has provided the following update ..
http://www.librarycampaign.com/ian-anstice-meets-with-private-eye-discussion-libraries/

Lincolnshire Echo : 20th May
Six organisations are bidding to run Lincolnshire’s library services
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/organisations-bidding-run-Lincolnshire-s-library/story-26540644-detail/story.html

The Lincolnite : 20th May
Six Organisations express interest in running Lincolnshire’s library services
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/05/organisations-express-interest-in-running-lincolnshires-library-services/

Bristol Post : 20th May
Library battle – Children march to save facility
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Library-battle-Children-march-save-facility/story-26538575-detail/story.html

Watford Observer : 20th May
Hertfordshire | Mobile library to be axed in £2.5m savings plan
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/12959556.Mobile_library_to_be_axed_in___2_5m_savings_plan/

Gazette & Herald : 20th May
North Yorkshire | LETTER: Library threats
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/letters/12961804.Library_threats/

Daily Record : 20th May
Council’s £12.5m South Ayrshire axe
All libraries could close
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/south-ayrshire-council-prepare-swing-5729776

Daily Record : 20th May
Library campaigners in East Kilbride call it a day after talks with council officials reach a stalemate
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/library-campaigners-east-kilbride-call-5730199

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May 19, 2015 admin No Comments

Yahoo News UK : 18th May
First lady: Libraries, museums are ‘necessities,’ not extras
https://news.yahoo.com/first-lady-libraries-museums-necessities-not-extras-200516762–politics.html#NXLe8ZQ

BBC News : 19th May
Flintshire | Deeside Leisure Centre library shake-up agreed
3 libraries will shut
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-32791373

Deeside.com : 19th May
Flintshire | Deeside leisure centre ‘Hub’ library gets the green light, Hawarden, Queensferry and Mancot to close
http://www.deeside.com/deeside/news/deeside-leisure-centre-hub-library-gets-the-green-light-hawarden-queensferry-and-mancot-to-close/

News Shopper : 19th May
Community groups are being invited to submit proposals to manage some of Bromley‘s libraries …
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/bromley/12958435.Community_bids_invited_to_manage_/

Harrow Times : 19th May
‘I got the letter and my heart sank’ – Campaigners heartbroken after Harrow Council reject business plan for community-run Bob Lawrence Library in Edgware
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/12957242._I_got_the_letter_and_my_heart_sank_/

Harrow Times : 19th May
New library to be built in Harrow town centre despite council closing four others
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/12959111.New_library_to_be_built_despite_council_closing_four_others/

Grimsby Telegraph : 19th May
N.E. Lincs | Still no opening date as negotiations continue on future of Scartho Library
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/opening-date-negotiations-continue-future-library/story-26523590-detail/story.html

MK Web : 19th May
Stony Stratford Library set to celebrate 40th birthday just four years after threatened closure
“We honestly thought it wouldn’t remain, we didn’t know if what we were doing was making any difference.”
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/LIBRARY-Stony-Stratford-set-celebrate-40th/story-26529184-detail/story.html

Pulse Today : 12th May
Shropshire Council considering co-locating GP surgeries with libraries in cost-cutting drive
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/home/finance-and-practice-life-news/council-considering-co-locating-gp-surgeries-with-libraries-in-cost-cutting-drive/20009949.article

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May 16, 2015 admin No Comments

Birmingham Mail : 16th May
Police called as Library of Birmingham protesters stage sit in
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/police-called-library-birmingham-protesters-9267820

Keighley News : 16th May
Social and health care workers could become mobile librarians, claims Keighley-district councillor
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/12954993.Social_workers_and_health_care_workers_to_become_mobile_librarians_/

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May 15, 2015 admin

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th May
Industry seconds Franklin’s fears for further cuts to libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/industry-seconds-franklin-s-fears-further-cuts-libraries

Wales Online : 15th May
Campaigners set to take their fight to save Rhoose Library to court
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/libraries-necessity-community-campaigners-set-9266070

Hemel Today : 15th May
Hertfordshire | Mobile library faces the axe but council says service will still be available to all
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/mobile-library-faces-the-axe-but-council-says-service-will-still-be-available-to-all-1-6747089

Maidstone & Medway News: 15th May
Kent | What will happen to our libraries?
http://www.maidstoneandmedwaynews.co.uk/happen-libraries/story-26509343-detail/story.html

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May 14, 2015 admin No Comments

Express & Star : 14th May
Sandwell libraries will be run by more volunteers amid council cuts
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/05/14/sandwell-libraries-will-be-run-by-more-volunteers-amid-council-cuts/

Kent News : 14th May
KCC committed to using charitable trust for library service, but can’t ‘move ahead’ yet
http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/kcc_committed_to_using_charitable_trust_for_library_service_but_can_t_move_ahead_yet_1_4072959

Messenger Newspapers : 14th May
Trafford | Community comes together to develop library plans for Hale
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/12950045.Community_comes_together_to_develop_library_plans_for_Hale/

Hartlepool Mail : 13th May
Have your say on the future of Hartlepool’s libraries
This will include opening hours, online services, generating income, and volunteers.
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-hartlepool-s-libraries-1-7258315

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May 13, 2015 admin No Comments

Alan Wylie | Don’t Privatise Libraries
Stepping back!
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/stepping-back.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 13th May
Vaizey remains as culture minister
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-remains-culture-minister

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1392
available today in newsagents
Library News (p.28) | Cambridge Central Library

Leon’s Library Blog : 13th May
We’ve got five years..!
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/05/13/weve-got-five-years/

Wales Online : 13th May
‘Sell off’ papers on Roath library withdrawn to allow more consultation
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/report-future-roath-library-withdrawn-9250806

Times Series : 12th May
Campaigners take to the streets for final march opposing library cuts in Barnet
Barnet Borough Council is set to make £2.85m of cuts to its library service, which could see libraries closed, reduced to 540sq ft in size or run by volunteers.
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/12945333.Campaigners_take_to_the_streets_for_final_library_march/

Canterbury Times : 13th May
Kent split over sweeping changes to county libraries
http://www.canterburytimes.co.uk/Kent-split-sweeping-changes-county-libraries/story-26493842-detail/story.html