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March 6, 2015 No Comments

DAILY MIRROR : 6th March
Teenagers these days don’t know how to use libraries 
A message from a teenager asking how to use a library has gone viral after it was tweeted by her brother
http://www.mirror.co.uk/usvsth3m/teenagers-days-dont-know-how-5281406

Isle of Wight County Press : 6th March
Further cuts to library service
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/letters/further-cuts-to-library-service-77565.aspx

Department for Education : March 2015
Report | Reading: the next steps
The government would like all children to be active members of a public library …
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/409409/Reading_the_next_steps.pdf

Ham & High : 6th March
Camden library hires set to be six times more expensive
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/politics/camden_library_hires_set_to_be_six_times_more_expensive_1_3982122

Linlithgow Gazette : 6th March
West Lothian | Chapter closes on mobile libraries
http://www.linlithgowgazette.co.uk/news/chapter-closes-on-mobile-libraries-1-3710958

Huddersfield Examiner : 5th March
3,000 have a say on future of Kirklees library service 
Kirklees cabinet member to visit York – “to learn more about the community trust model”
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/3000-say-future-kirklees-library-8768993 

Coventry Socialists : 3rd March
Tile Hill Library campaigner – “Why I fought to save our libraries”
http://coventrysocialists.com/2015/03/03/tile-hill-library-campaigner-why-i-fought-to-save-our-libraries/

Bristol Post : 5th March
Letter | We fear that libraries’ consultation is a sham
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-fear-libraries-consultation-sham/story-26120626-detail/story.html

Library Journal : 5th March
Going To and Fro
It’s no secret that British libraries are under attack. The latest ones are apparently the Bristol libraries
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/blogs/annoyedlibrarian/2015/03/05/going-to-and-fro/

Devon County Council : 4th March
Press Release | Innovative plans to safeguard Devon’s library service 
https://www.devonnewscentre.info/innovative-plans-to-safeguard-devons-library-service/

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THE BOOKSELLER : 5th March
Government promotes child library membership
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/government-promotes-child-library-membership

Northants Herald & Post : 5th March
‘Thriving’ Northampton library praised by culture minister who says donation scheme is a great idea 
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/Thriving-Northampton-library-praised-culture/story-26124894-detail/story.html 

Palatinate : 5th March
Durham | 90% of Collingwood College’s library stock to be removed and sold
http://www.palatinate.org.uk/?p=56451

South Tyneside Council : 5th March
Press Release | The Word is on the street
“For children and young people in particular we hope that The Word will stimulate creative ideas, foster a love of writing and develop computer and literacy skills in the region.”
http://www.southtyneside.info/article/25268/The-Word-is-on-the-street 

Barry & District News : 4th March
Vale | Shake-up of library services given the go-ahead
“We want to work with all those who have a passion for libraries to develop new ways of running them”
http://m.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/11832766.Shake_up_of_library_services_given_the_go_ahead/

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Leon’s Library Blog : 4th March
Labour and libraries: the shape of things to come
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/03/04/labour-and-libraries-the-shape-of-things-to-come/ 

Hansard : 3rd March
Public Libraries: Written question – 225619
http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-02-26/225619/

On You Tube : 3rd March
BBC Radio Coventry 
Alan Gibbons Interview – Coventry Libraries Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnjQODi5k0g&feature=youtu.be

Stoke Sentinel : 4th March
Do libraries have a future in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire? 
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/libraries-future-Stoke-Trent-Staffordshire/story-26119857-detail/story.html 

This Is Local London : 4th March
Protesters storm council chamber during Barnet Borough Council meeting over library cuts
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/londonnews/11832135.Protesters_storm_council_chamber_during_library_cuts_debate/

BBC News : 4th March
Bristol mayor George Ferguson opposed by deputy over libraries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31733957 

Bristol Post : 4th March
Deputy mayor speaks out against Bristol libraries closure threat 
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Deputy-mayor-speaks-library-closures/story-26114866-detail/story.html

Exeter Express & Echo : 4th March
“Mutual” approach for Devon libraries
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Mutual-approach-Devon-libraries/story-26117683-detail/story.html …

Cityam.com : 4th March
Regus targets universities and libraries as operating profits soar 
It is now eyeing further opport­unities, including opening in public libraries across the UK:
http://www.cityam.com/210772/regus-targets-universities-and-libraries-operating-profits-soar

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Times Series : 3rd March
Shadow Culture Minister Chris Bryant MP visits Golders Green Library
“I am not completely opposed to a volunteer run library. If that’s the only solution to a particular area, then fine.”
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11829653.Shadow_Culture_Minister_visits_Golders_Green_to_discuss_library_cuts/

Barnet & Whetstone Press : 3rd March
Campaigners protest over library closure plans
Tonight
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=26245&headline=Campaigners%20protest%20over%20library%20closure%20plans

Daily Echo : 3rd March 
Just days left for campaign to save Southampton libraries
Labour council chiefs have insisted that they do not want the libraries to close, but want community groups to come forward and take them over. 
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/district/southampton/11829176.Just_days_left_for_campaign_to_save_Southampton_libraries/ 

Western Daily Press : 3rd March
Somerset mobile libraries cut as services handed to volunteers
http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Somerset-mobile-libraries-cut-services-handed/story-26107471-detail/story.html

Peterborough Today : 3rd March
Just three weeks left to comment on changes to Peterborough libraries
Staffed hours would be reduced from the current 261 to 149.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/just-three-weeks-left-to-comment-on-changes-to-peterborough-libraries-1-6610653

The Lincolnite : 3rd March 
Lincolnshire CC to improve online library service
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/03/lincolnshire-county-council-improve-online-library-service/

Coventry Observer : 2nd March
Coventry council leader Lucas’s attack on ‘middle class’ was ‘disrespectful’
Libraries references
http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2015/03/03/news-Coventry-council-leader-Lucass-attack-on-middle-class-was-disrespectful-128221.html

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Herne Hill Forum : 2nd March
Lambeth | 10 things that are wrong with the Culture2020 proposals for libraries
http://www.hernehillforum.org.uk/news/10-things-are-wrong-culture2020-proposals-libraries 

Bristol Post : 2nd March
4 Letters – Libraries
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Libraries-date-need/story-26102356-detail/story.html

Somerset County Gazette : 2nd March
Somerset libraries measures to save £472,000 a year
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/11827130.Somerset_libraries_measures_to_save___472_000_a_year/

Get Bucks : 2nd March
Bucks libraries invite feedback on revised hours
http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/local-news/bucks-libraries-invite-feedback-revised-8752733 

Bournemouth Echo : 1st March
Bookworms celebrate as first community library opens in Poole
Volunteer run. Replaces mobile library.  Open on Wednesdays 10.15am to 12.30
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11824679.Bookworms_celebrate_as_first_community_library_opens_in_Poole/

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Leon’s Library Blog : 1st March
A reply from Labour…sort of!
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/03/01/a-reply-from-laboursort-of/ 

East Lindsey Target : 1st March
Lincolnshire | Government probes council’s library service
http://www.eastlindseytarget.co.uk/Government-probes-council-s-library-service/story-26076419-detail/story.html

Islington Gazette : 1st March
Islington Council pass budget cutting 188 jobs but saving ‘key services’
Libraries “safe for now, but …”
http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/politics/islington_council_pass_budget_cutting_188_jobs_but_saving_key_services_1_3974678

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February 28, 2015 No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 28th February
Lambeth and Bromley
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/lambeth-and-bromley.html 

Lincolnshire Echo : 28th February
Cuts to frontline services such as fire service and libraries should be last resort
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/POLITICS-Cuts-frontline-services-service/story-26082470-detail/story.html

Brixton Blog : 28th February
Lambeth | Campaigners loudly protest latest budget cuts
http://www.brixtonblog.com/campaigners-loudly-protest-latest-budget-cuts/28485

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February 27, 2015 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 27th February
Essential reading for those destroying our libraries
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/lets-face-it-our-free-museums-subsidise-tourists-10069808.html

Public Finance : 27th February
Mayor of Liverpool | Our finances are flashing red: local government must be funded properly
http://opinion.publicfinance.co.uk/2015/02/our-finances-are-flashing-red-local-government-must-be-funded-properly/

LGA : 27th February
Bromley staff balloted for strike action over ‘privatisation’ plans
‘Unite is drawing a line in the sand over the drive by this Tory council hell-bent on privatising and outsourcing much valued public services, such as libraries.’
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Bromley-staff-balloted-for-strike-action-over-privatisation-plans/38215

Peterborough Telegraph : 27th February
Letter | (Staffed) Library is vital to literacy levels
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/latest-opinion/letter-library-is-vital-to-literacy-levels-1-6605024 

Messenger Newspapers : 27th February
Hale businesses say village library plans are ‘detrimental’ to enterprise
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11823374.Hale_businesses_say_village_library_plans_are__detrimental__to_enterprise/ 

Birmingham Mail : 27th February
Five Walsall libraries saved in budget deal 
The Libraries, including Pheasey, Walsall Wood and Streetly, and green waste services were only given a one year stay of execution as £655,000 funding was found from reserve to cover costs.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/five-walsall-libraries-saved-budget-8733638

Border Telegraph : 27th February
Councillors sceptical that sports trust can run region’s libraries etc
http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/borders/articles/2015/02/27/525524-councillors-sceptical-that-sports-trust-can-run-regions-libraries-etc/ 

The Courier : 27th February
Fears ‘funding crisis’ will see library service cuts in Fife
Staff called to a “crunch meeting”
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/fears-funding-crisis-will-see-library-service-cuts-in-fife-1.844264

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THE BOOKSELLER : 26th February
Lambeth in line for library closures
http://thebookseller.com/news/lambeth-line-library-closures

London Evening Standard : 26th February
Rosamund Urwin😐 Our libraries and parks should never be under threat
http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/rosamund-urwin-our-libraries-and-parks-should-never-be-under-threat-10071831.html 

Friends of Lambeth Libraries : 26th February
Statement | Lambeth Libraries in peril
https://seancreighton1947.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/lambeth-libraries-in-peril/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 26th February
NEW PAGE dedicated to recent *Libraries Petitions* throughout the country.
See if your Petition is featured here – It is an excellent resource for all
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/uk-library-petitions/ 

Times Series : 26th February
Third Tory MP speaks out against proposed library closures in Barnet
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11821841.Third_Tory_MP_speaks_out_against_proposed_library_closures_in_Barnet/ 

Lichfield Mercury : 26th February
Staffordshire | Library shake-up for Lichfield and Burntwood is ratified
http://m.lichfieldmercury.co.uk/Library-shake-Lichfield-Burntwood-ratified/story-26084979-detail/story.html

Northampton News : 26th February
Ed Vaizey MP visit to Northampton called off due to his train being cancelled
Mr Vaizey was due to go to the Weston Favell Library with Northamptonshire County Council chief executive Dr Paul Blantern …
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/Ed-Vaizey-MP-visit-Northampton-called-train/story-26090793-detail/story.html 

Your Thurrock : 26th February
No Thurrock libraries to close (but you may want to read the small print)
http://www.yourthurrock.com/Thurrock-libraries-close-want-read-small-print/story-26088713-detail/story.html  

Clacton Gazette : 26th February
Thurrock | Council leader ‘never considered’ closing any libraries… but the mobile service will stop
http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/11821005.Council_leader__never_considered__closing_any_libraries____but_the_mobile_service_will_stop/

Birmingham Mail : 26th February
Tories: ‘We would keep Library of Birmingham open seven days a week’
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/tories-we-would-keep-library-8722341 

Kent Online : 26th February
Concerns over future of Sandwich Library as Kent County Council launches consultation
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/concern-over-library-future-32474/ 

Daily Echo : 26th February
Southampton | Letter: In denial over closures
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/yoursay/letters/11821999.In_denial_over_closures/

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February 25, 2015 No Comments

Coventry Observer : 25th February 
Coventry council budget finds cash for communities to run services
Coventry council has found £500,000 to help community volunteers and organisations who want to step in to run public services including libraries and youth clubs.
http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2015/02/25/news-Coventry-council-budget-finds-cash-for-communities-to-run-services-127775.html 

The Argus : 25th February
Brighton & Hove | Baby groups in libraries in pipeline to be saved from cuts as more proposals retracted
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11818197.Baby_groups_in_libraries_in_pipeline_to_be_saved_from_cuts_as_more_proposals_retracted/

Hartlepool Mail : 25th February
Hartlepool library services under threat amid fresh cuts
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/hartlepool-library-services-under-threat-amid-fresh-cuts-1-7125293 

Brixton Buzz : 25th February
Lambeth Council Cultural Consultation: Libraries hardest hit as residents asked to patch up service
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/02/lambeth-council-cultural-consultation-libraries-hardest-hit-as-residents-asked-to-patch-up-service/

This Is Local London : 25th February
Library campaigners write open letter to Barnet’s Con councillors urging them to support Lab motion and halt cuts
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/11818082.Library_campaigners_urge_councillors_to_reconsider/

Ham & High : 25th February
Tory MP Mike Freer joins Labour in slamming Barnet library cuts plan
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/tory_mp_mike_freer_joins_labour_in_slamming_barnet_library_cuts_plan_1_3970051 

Herts & Essex Observer : 25th February
Strategy to boost Herts libraries over next 10 years agreed by county council
 http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/Strategy-boost-Herts-libraries-10-years-agreed/story-26083796-detail/story.html

Booktrade Info : 25th February
Cuts Of £2.5 Million To Hertfordshire Library Budget
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/58298

Littlehampton Gazette : 25th February
Literary anarchists strike in Littlehampton
“We want to encourage people to use the greatest public buildings in their community, libraries, which are under threat everywhere.”
http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/local/literary-anarchists-strike-in-littlehampton-1-6599620

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February 24, 2015 No Comments

Bristol Post : 24th February
Seven Bristol libraries facing closure
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/FINAL-CHAPTER-LIBRARIES/story-26071667-detail/story.html

Bristol Post : 24th February
Leading Article | Closures of libraries are inevitable
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-Closures-libraries-inevitable/story-26070998-detail/story.html

Barnet Today : 24th February
Senior politicians oppose library closures in Barnet
http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=25402&headline=Senior%20politicians%20oppose%20library%20closures%20in%20Barnet

Runcorn & Widnes Weekly : 24th February
Closing date of Halton’s mobile library service announced
The October consultation attracted 156 responses, of which 118 – 83% – opposed the proposals.
http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/news/closing-date-haltons-mobile-library-8708026 

Peterborough Telegraph : 24th February
Funding cut to Peterborough’s libraries reduced during consultation
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/latest-leisure-lifestyle/funding-cut-to-peterborough-s-libraries-reduced-during-consultation-1-6596203

Chronicle Live : 24th February
Gateshead’s libraries and leisure centres stay open but with reduced hours
Library proposals detailed
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gatesheads-libraries-leisure-centres-stay-8712884

St Albans Review : 24th February 
Hertfordshire | Cuts to libraries passed by council chiefs
inc. axing mobile library services & implementing ‘Inspiring Libraries’ strategy
http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/11813651.Cuts_to_libraries_passed_by_council_chiefs/ 

Shields Gazette : 24th February 
‘We’ll pay you sooner if you charge us less,’ council tells companies
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/business/we-ll-pay-you-sooner-if-you-charge-us-less-council-tells-companies-1-7122578

Herald Scotland : 24th February
E.Renfrewshire | Council does u-turn over recruiting pupils to help run school libraries as full-time staff face axe
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/council-does-u-turn-over-recruiting-pupils-to-help-run-libraries-as-full-time-staff-f.119147251 

Border Telegraph : 24th February
Scottish Borders | Sports trust solution revealed for threatened libraries, halls and museums
http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/borders/articles/2015/02/24/524771-sports-trust-solution-revealed-for-threatened-libraries-halls-and-museums/ 

Stoke Sentinel : 23rd February
New chapter for school library set to be run by pupils 
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/New-chapter-school-library-set-run-pupils/story-26070108-detail/story.html 

Computer Weekly : 23rd February
Tinder Foundation launches Be Online campaign
NOW – In libraries, etc “throughout the country” – Is everyone aware of this? 
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240241072/Tinder-Foundation-launches-Be-Online-campaign

Times Series : 23rd February
Consultation over future of libraries in Barnet ends
Mill Hill Residents’ Forum chairman Richard Logue has long argued that libraries could be turned into places that could turn a profit. 
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11811758.Consultation_over_future_of_libraries_ends/ 

BBC News : 23rd February
Seven Bristol libraries could close under council plans
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31592889

Daily Echo : 23rd February
Hampshire | Wildlife star battles to save city library 
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11810985.Wildlife_star_battles_to_save_city_library/

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THE BOOKSELLER : 23rd February
Coates: ‘Too much library money going on council overheads’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/coates-too-much-library-money-council-overheads

The Rotarian : March 2015 issue
A salute to society’s most successful civic institution
http://therotarianmagazine.com/in-praise-of-libraries/#comment-14459

Local Government Chronicle : 23rd February
Barking & Dagenham | Non-profit trust to deliver vast array of London borough’s services 
Libraries “also likely to be transferred”.
http://www.lgcplus.com/news/finance/non-profit-trust-to-deliver-vast-array-of-london-boroughs-services/5082615.article

Stoke Sentinel : 23rd February
Stoke-on-Trent | ‘Cultural hub’ officially opened at Burslem School of Art
Volunteer-run. Replaces Burslem Lib (closed in 2011) New facility appears to be led by a retired librarian
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Mothertown-Books-Research-Hub-officially-open/story-26069878-detail/story.html 

Bristol Post : 23rd February
Seven Bristol libraries at risk of closure and up to one third of staff could lose jobs
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Seven-Bristol-libraries-risk-closure-staff-lose/story-26069212-detail/story.html

Coventry Observer : 23rd February
Some Coventry libraries ‘not fit for purpose’, councillor claims
http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2015/02/23/news-Some-Coventry-libaries-not-fit-for-purpose-councillor-claims-127663.html 

East Lindsey Target : 22nd February
Lincolnshire | Plan to save Wainfleet library and historic building from closing 
http://www.eastlindseytarget.co.uk/Plan-save-Wainfleet-library-historic-building/story-26065350-detail/story.html 

South Wales Evening Post : 21st February
Letter | Swansea: Vital to consider future of our library
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Vital-consider-future-library/story-26059457-detail/story.html

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February 21, 2015 No Comments

Lincolnshire Echo : 21st February
Letter | ‘Good’ hearts not enough for libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-Good-hearts-libraries/story-26052283-detail/story.html

Express & Star : 21st February
Libraries & children’s centres saved under alternative Walsall Council budget plans
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/02/21/libraries-and-childrens-centres-saved-under-alternative-walsall-council-budget-plans/ 

Bexley Times : 20th February
Bexley Council seeks community management for libraries
http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk/news/bexley_council_seeks_community_management_for_libraries_1_3964503

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February 20, 2015 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 20th February
In a country like Britain, obsessed with the now, libraries are a political battleground
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/feb/20/bin-library-books-risk-purging-past

This Is Local London : 20th February
Barnet’s Labour councillors put forward motion to halt library cuts
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/11808757.Councillors_to_vote_on_stopping_library_cuts/

Bromsgrove Standard : 20th February
Worcestershire | ‘Taking on volunteers whilst axing 1,500 staff is immoral’ claims councillor
http://www.bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/2015/02/20/news-Taking-on-volunteers-whilst-axing-staff-is-immoral-claims-councillor-127335.html 

Bitterne Park Info : 20th February
‘We have to fight fiercely for libraries’ says Chris Packham
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2612:audo-we-have-to-fight-fiercely-for-libraries-says-chris-packham&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59 
Audio : Chris Packham talks about Libraries (iPlayer)
http://radio.bitternepark.info/chris_packham_at_cobbett_road_library.mp3 

Thurrock Gazette : 20th February
GUEST COLUMNIST: Russell Brand: Libraries are the lifeblood of Thurrock
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/bloggers/blogs/11808052.GUEST_COLUMNIST__Russell_Brand__Libraries_are_the_lifeblood_of_Thurrock/ 

Liverpool Echo : 20th February
Wirral library cuts campaign group set for further action after occupation of Seacombe Library
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wirral-library-cuts-campaign-group-8688201 

Burton Mail : 20th February
Staffordshire | No volunteers come forward to run Barton under Needwood Library as decision is reached on 6 others
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/volunteers-come-forward-run-Barton-Needwood/story-26054474-detail/story.html 

Brent & Kilburn Times : 20th February
Lib Dem candidate for Brent North pledges to donate half of his MP salary to community librarieshttp://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/politics/lib_dem_candidate_for_brent_north_pledges_do_donate_half_of_his_mp_salary_to_community_libraries_1_3963050

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February 19, 2015 No Comments

State Library of Queensland | Report – The Library Dividend 
http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/226143/the-library-dividend-summary-report.pdf 

THE GUARDIAN : 19th February
Manchester central library disposed of 240,000 items during refurbishment 
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/feb/19/manchester-central-library-disposed-of-240000-items-during-refurbishment

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th February
Details on Manchester’s library stock cull 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/details-manchesters-library-stock-cull 

Barbara Band : 19th February
Can We Afford Not To Have Libraries?
http://barbara567band.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/can-we-afford-not-to-have-libraries.html

Messenger Newspapers : 19th February
Trafford | Leaked document reveals scale of proposed library cuts
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11805802.Leaked_document_reveals_scale_of_proposed_library_cuts/ 

Messenger Newspapers : 18th February
Trafford | Librarian role eroded by years of under-funding claims former worker
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11805779.Librarian_role_eroded_by_years_of_under_funding_claims_former_worker/ 

Spalding Guardian : 19th February
Is libraries move legal?
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/is-libraries-move-legal-1-6588071

Northampton Chronicle : 19th February
Biggest shake up of Northamptonshire County Council for 125 years is approved
and library fines, to rise
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/local/biggest-shake-up-of-northamptonshire-county-council-for-125-years-is-approved-1-6590494

Guardian Series : 19th February
Redbridge | No decision yet on library closures in Wanstead and Woodford
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/11804451.No_decision_yet_on_library_closures/ 

Braintree & Witham Times : 19th February
Exclusive: Russell Brand backs the Gazette’s campaign to save Thurrock’s libraries
Brand, fresh from being named one of Debrett’s 500 most influential people in the UK, spoke exclusively with the Gazette 
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/11801654.Exclusive__Russell_Brand_backs_the_Gazette_s_campaign_to_save_Thurrock_s_libraries/

Keighley News : 19th February
North Yorks | South Craven people thanked for response to library consultation
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/11803772.South_Craven_people_thanked_for_response_to_library_consultation/

Bucks Free Press : 19th February
Police and tourist office share could overcrowd Marlow library, say residents
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/11802284.Police_and_tourist_office_share_could_overcrowd_library__say_residents/

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PRIVATE EYE | Library News  
SCL ‘internships’ (p.29) 
Issue No. 1386 – Now in newsagents

THE BOOKSELLER : 18th February
Over half Staffs libraries to be volunteer-run
Alan Gibbons quoted
http://thebookseller.com/news/over-half-staffs-libraries-be-volunteer-run

Coventry Telegraph : 18th February
Every Coventry library to remain open for another year 
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/every-coventry-library-remain-open-8672897

Hertfordshire Mercury : 18th February
Bestselling author Ken Follett speaks of need to protect libraries
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/International-bestselling-author-Ken-Follett/story-26044967-detail/story.html 

Hull Daily Mail : 18th February
Volunteers launch Victoria Dock community library service in Hull
“We hope this will be a valuable service to readers who find it difficult to travel to local libraries.”
Open for 1hr a week & volunteers to manage collections
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Volunteers-launch-Victoria-Dock-community-library/story-26041301-detail/story.html 

Shropshire Star : 18th February
Church Stretton traders join campaign against library move
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/02/18/church-stretton-traders-join-campaign-against-library-move/ 

The Socialist : 18th February
Labour council to deal ‘savage blow’ to Coventry
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/844/20114/18-02-2015/labour-council-to-deal-savage-blow-to-coventry

Eastwood Advertiser : 18th February
PHONEBOX library, Nottinghamshire 
“This new approach complements the council’s long term modernisation strategy” 
 http://www.eastwoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/calls-for-book-donors-at-eastwood-s-phonebox-library-1-7113372 

Batley News : 18th February
Kirklees budget 2015: Conservative proposals
Includes proposals for Library Service
http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/kirklees-budget-2015-conservative-proposals-1-7112653 

Market Rasen Mail : 18th February
Letter | Libraries – We made the right decision
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/libraries-we-made-the-right-decision-1-6583770

Stoke Sentinel : 18th February
Staffordshire council leaders approve libraries plan
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Staffordshire-council-leaders-approve-libraries/story-26045338-detail/story.html

Staffordshire Newsletter : 18th February
Penkridge Library campaigners win their battle to keep council-run service
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Penkridge-Library-campaigners-win-battle-council/story-26046531-detail/story.html

A Little Bit of Stone : 18th February
Staffordshire | Stone library will still be managed by county council
http://alittlebitofstone.com/2015/02/18/stone-library-will-still-be-managed-by-county-council/

Bitterne Park Info : 16th February
Southampton | Vital public meeting – Monday 23rd Feb – for future of Cobbett Road Library 
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2608:vital-public-meeting-for-future-of-cobbett-road-library-called&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

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THE GUARDIAN : 17th February
Creativity and culture not open to all, Warwick Commission review finds 
Direct spend on arts, culture, museums and libraries, the report notes, is about 0.3% of the total public spend.
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/feb/17/creativity-and-culture-not-open-to-all-review-finds

Warwick Commission | Report into culture, creativity & growth in the UK:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/research/warwickcommission/futureculture/

Nuneaton News : 17th February
Leicestershire | Call to keep rural libraries council-run
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/rural-libraries-council-run/story-26038517-detail/story.html

Coventry Telegraph : 17th February
Letter | ‘Coundon Library is a precious centre, a quiet place for children & adults to learn & develop as human beings’
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/coundon-library-precious-centre-quiet-8664753 

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THE BOOKSELLER : 16th February
DCMS ‘investigating’ Lincolnshire library cuts
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/dcms-investigating-lincolnshire-library-cuts

Lincolnshire Echo : 16th February
Department for Culture will probe complaint over Lincolnshire libraries cuts
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-cuts-investigated/story-26033652-detail/story.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 15th February
Say no to libraries without librarians
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/02/15/say-no-to-libraries-without-librarians/ 

Coventry Telegraph : 16th February
Residents stage Save Walsgrave Road library protest on Valentine’s Day
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/save-stoke-library-protest-held-8652955

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Lincolnshire Echo : 14th February
Nick Worth : Changing Lincolnshire’s library set-ups isn’t arbitrary – we must find a way to save £2m
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/POLITICS-Changing-Lincolnshire-s-library-set-ups/story-26015351-detail/story.html 

Louth Leader : 14th February
Letter | Council have lost the plot over libraries
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/letters/letter-council-have-lost-the-plot-over-libraries-1-6580369 

Liverpool Echo : 13th February
Seacombe Library is occupied as protesters battle against cuts in opening hours across Wirral
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/seacombe-library-protestors-stage-occupation-8645261 

Lancashire Evening Post : 14th February
Libraries could share with cafes as County Hall looks at ways of balancing the books
http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/reviews/books/libraries-could-share-with-cafes-as-county-hall-looks-at-ways-of-balancing-the-books-1-7107194

Burton Mail : 14th February
Budget cuts take toll on library services in Staffordshire and Derbyshire
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Budget-cuts-takes-toll-library-services/story-26025073-detail/story.html 

Staffs Live : 14th February
Library visitor numbers in Stoke-on-Trent one of lowest in UK
http://staffslive.co.uk/2015/02/visits-to-libraries-in-stoke-on-trent-on-the-rise-bucking-national-downward-trend/ 

Hertfordshire Mercury : 13th February
Overhaul of library system planned by Hertfordshire County Council
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Overhaul-library-planned-Hertfordshire-County/story-26022228-detail/story.html

Shropshire Star : 14th February
Shropshire library boss’s pledge over service changes
Changes to services at Shropshire’s libraries as a result of budget cuts will be made on a case-by-case basis
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/02/14/shropshire-library-bosss-pledge-over-service-changes/ 

Shropshire Star : 14th February
We’ll try to keep Shropshire libraries open despite £1.3m cuts, say council chiefs
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/02/14/well-try-to-keep-shropshire-libraries-open-despite-1-3-million-cuts-say-council-chiefs/

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THE INDEPENDENT : 13th February
‘Digital dark age’ could leave historians with no records of the 21st century
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/digital-dark-age-could-leave-historians-with-no-records-of-the-21st-century-10043516.html

THE INDEPENDENT : 13th February
Manchester Central Library: Fears 24,000 books may have been pulped during £170m upgrade
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-central-library-fears-24000-books-may-have-been-pulped-during-170m-upgrade-10045558.html

Save Lincs Libraries : 13th February
Lincolnshire Library Campaigners Interviewed by Tokyo Academic
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/02/13/lincolnshire-library-campaigners-interviewed-by-tokyo-academic/

Herts & Essex Observer : 13th February
Hertfordshire | Paid staff to stay at Sawbridgeworth and Stortford libraries
“We have listened carefully to residents’ views and have adapted the strategy in light of this.”
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/Paid-staff-stay-library-petition/story-26013055-detail/story.html

St Albans Review : 12th February
Hertfordshire | £2 million cut from libraries budget in the next three years
http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/11790943.__2_million_cut_from_libraries_budget_in_the_next_three_years/ 

Wales Online : 13th February
Letter : Libraries | Scrapping Trident would save millions
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/south-wales-echo-letters-friday-8638884

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