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February 12, 2015 No Comments

Braintree & Witham Times : 12th February
Campaign to save our libraries is gathering pace
“My phone hasn’t stopped ringing!”
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/11786856.Campaign_to_save_our_libraries_is_gathering_pace/  

Kent & Sussex Courier : 12th February
Bid to “save” public libraries in Kent
http://www.courier.co.uk/Bid-save-public-libraries-Kent/story-26017762-detail/story.html 

Lincolnshire Echo : 12th February
Letter – Lincs CC Leader| Moves to cut library funds are endorsed
…  unfortunately fell foul of a legal technicality.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-Moves-cut-library-funds-endorsed/story-26017030-detail/story.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 12th February
Letter – Coun John Marriott | Libraries are a soft target for (council) critics
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-Libraries-soft-target-critics/story-26017045-detail/story.html

Skegness Standard : 12th February
Lincs Library campaigners pledge to fight on
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-pledge-to-fight-on-1-6575382 

Boston Standard : 12th February
Parish: ‘running library fiscally imprudent’
“we’re not putting the precept up by £12,000 a year” 
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/parish-running-library-fiscally-imprudent-1-6574653 

Horncastle News : 12th February
Lincolnshire | UKIP Councillor attacks library cuts
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/councillor-attacks-library-cuts-1-6575426 

Harrogate Advertiser : 12th February
Starbeck Library campaigners’ 444-signature petition
http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/starbeck-library-campaigners-444-signature-petition-1-7103169 

Gazette Live : 12th February
North Yorks | Stokesley Library: Over 1,600 residents sign petition against volunteer proposals
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/peitition-handed-council-against-proposals-8630299 

Wales Online : 11th February
Big names welcome Cardiff libraries reprieve after 7 branches given year-long stay of execution 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/big-names-welcome-cardiff-libraries-8628208

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February 11, 2015 No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 11th February
Rally for the Library of Birmingham on #NLD15
with text of Alan’s SPEECH 
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/rally-for-library-of-birmigham-7215.html 

Hemel Today : 11th February
County’s 46 libraries to remain open as technology and volunteers set a path for the future
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/county-s-46-libraries-to-remain-open-as-technology-and-volunteers-set-a-path-for-the-future-1-6573706

Gazette & Herald : 11th February
3 Letters | North Yorks – ‘Library fears’ 
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/letters/11786348.Library_fears/ 

Whitby Gazette : 11th February
Thousands sign petitions to save radical library cuts & keep staff
http://www.whitbygazette.co.uk/news/local/thousands-sign-petitions-to-save-radical-library-cuts-1-7101509 

Gazette & Herald : 11th February
North Yorkshire | 1,000 sign petition to save Ryedale’s libraries
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/11785152.1_000_sign_petition_to_save_Ryedale_s_libraries/ 

Staffordshire Newsletter : 11th February
Victory for Penkridge Library campaigners as Staffordshire County Council rethinks plans 
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Victory-Penkridge-Library-campaigners/story-26003349-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 10th February
Volunteers set to take over three North Staffordshire libraries
“It remains my intention that all these 23 libraries will be eventually be managed and delivered by the community.  It’s important to emphasise that these libraries will still be a part of Staffordshire’s service and will have access to support.”
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Volunteers-set-North-Staffordshire-libraries/story-26003345-detail/story.html 

Wales Online : 11th February
Dan O’Neill (columnist) – Why we should consider a 5p a book charge to save Cardiff libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-opinion/dan-oneill-should-consider-5p-8619710

Wrexham.com : 11th February
Calls To Create Local Trust For Wrexham Libraries
“concerns” fully detailed 
http://www.wrexham.com/news/calls-create-local-trust-wrexham-libraries-52372.html

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February 10, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th February
Celebration and protest marks National Libraries Day 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/celebration-and-protest-marks-national-libraries-day 

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th February
Cardiff’s ‘strong message’ on National Libraries Day 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cardiffs-strong-message-national-libraries-day 

Wales Online : 10th February
Cardiff libraries saved as people power wins the day – Plan to axe funding for 7 libraries is dropped
new proposals discussed
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiffs-threatened-libraries-saved-city-8617864 

Wales Online : 10th February
Author Ken Follett ‘horrified’ to learn that Cardiff is considering closing its libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/author-ken-follett-horrified-learn-8609847 

The Star : 10th February
Concerns over Sheffield library plans to be raised 
meeting TONIGHT
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/concerns-over-sheffield-library-plans-to-be-raised-1-7097418 

Express & Star : 10th February
Walsall | Campaigners show support for under-threat Streetly Library
http://www.expressandstar.com/editors-picks/2015/02/10/campaigners-show-support-for-under-threat-walsall-library/

Canterbury Times : 10th February
‘Save our libraries!’ Protestors in Whitstable fight to protect services 
http://www.canterburytimes.co.uk/Anti-library-plans/story-26002078-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 10th February
We can save local libraries, say Kirklees Conservatives – and relocating Huddersfield’s Central Library is key 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/can-save-local-libraries-say-8615823

Dewsbury Reporter : 9th February
Kirklees | Conservatives pledge to keep all libraries open 
“We propose to reinstate the funding to keep our libraries open and our mobile libraries running.”
http://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/local/conservatives-pledge-to-keep-all-libraries-open-1-7097613 

Harrogate Informer : 10th February
North Yorkshire | Thousands give their views on future of libraries
inc details of ‘next steps’
http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2015/02/10/thousands-give-views-future-libraries/  

Yorkshire Post : 9th February
Over 7,500 people have their say on a new chapter for libraries
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/over-7-500-people-have-their-say-on-a-new-chapter-for-libraries-1-7097570

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February 9, 2015 No Comments

BBC News : 9th February
Lincolnshire library handover ‘exceptional’, says shadow minister 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-31208967

Harlow Star : 9th February
Essex County Council offering library internship to young jobseekers
http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/Young-benefits-claimants-offered-hope-library/story-25996721-detail/story.html 

Guardian Series : 9th February
Essex | Ideas sought on the future of Loughton Library
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/11781111.Ideas_sought_on_future_of_library/

Jackie Morris : 8th February
Fighting Talk
Jackie Morris is a published artist, illustrator and writer living and working in West Wales.
http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/blog/fighting-talk/

PLN : 8th February
Editorial | Sanctuary, celebration and love: not bad, people, not bad.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/02/sanctuary-celebration-and-love-not-bad-people-not-bad.html

Kent News : 9th February
Protestors launch petition to save our libraries
http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/protestors_launch_petition_to_save_our_libraries_1_3948984

Birmingham Post : 9th February
Library of Birmingham cuts ‘sadden’ Lord Whitby 
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/library-birmingham-cuts-sadden-lord-8595319

Southern Daily Echo : 9th February
Campaign to save Southampton libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11780329.Save_our_libraries/ 

BBC News : 8th February 
North Yorkshire’s second library consultation ends
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-31242373 

Basingstoke Gazette : 9th February
Hampshire | Kingsclere library saved by volunteers 
http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/11779908.Kingsclere_library_saved_by_volunteers/

Your Thurrock : 8th February
Community and politicians join forces in “Save our libraries” campaign
http://www.yourthurrock.com/Community-politicians/story-25993085-detail/story.html 

CILIP Scotland : 6th February
West Dunbartonshire Council withdraws library closure proposals
After considering the outcome of a public consultation into cutting libraries and staff in West Dunbartonshire, the Council has withdrawn closure plans.
http://www.cilips.org.uk/news/2015/2/6/west-dunbartonshire-council-withdraws-library-closure-propos.html

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February 8, 2015 No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 8th February
The devil is in the detail 
“and Chris Bryant is not providing any”
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/02/08/the-devil-is-in-the-detail/ 

Birmingham Mail : 8th February
Library of Birmingham supporters give building big hug in rally against cuts
inc photo gallery
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/look-library-birmingham-supporters-give-8602701 

London SE1 : 8th February
Future of Waterloo Library: Lambeth seeks ‘community partner’
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8083

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February 7, 2015 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 7th February
Number of library visitors falls by 40 million in four years as austerity measures force closures 
According to research by the House of Commons Library commissioned by the Labour Party
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/number-of-library-visitors-falls-by-40-million-in-four-years-as-austerity-measures-force-closures-10029860.html

NationalLibrariesDay.org : 7th February
Cathy Cassidy | Libraries belong to us
There is a certain irony in a government that wants to ‘wage war on illiteracy’ while quietly closing hundreds of libraries; it’s not just a missed opportunity, it’s a national scandal.
http://www.nationallibrariesday.org.uk/2015/02/libraries-belong-to-us-by-author-cathy-cassidy-for-national-libraries-day/

Alan Gibbons Diary : 7th February
A message from the founder of National Libraries Day
http://alangibbons.net/2015/02/a-message-from-the-founder-of-national-libraries-day/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 7th February
All Hail the Public Library User! #NLD15 
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/all-hail-public-library-user-nld15.html

THE GUARDIAN : 7th February 
How to become a  head librarian — Ciara Eastell explains
http://www.theguardian.com/society-professionals/2015/feb/07/how-to-become-head-librarian-national-libraries-day 

BBC News : 7th February 
Cardiff libraries protest over cuts and closure fears
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-31164007  

BBC News : 7th February
Schoolgirl’s call to save ‘magical’ Cardiff libraries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-31205243

Wales Online : 7th February
Hundreds gather in protest at library cuts in Cardiff 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/hundreds-gather-protest-libary-cuts-8598446

Lincolnshire Echo : 7th February
POLITICS: Libraries do everything councils want – so why try to get rid of them?
By Marianne Overton, Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents on the decision to scale back library provision
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/POLITICS-Libraries-councils-want-ndash-try-rid/story-25979031-detail/story.html

Stamford Mercury : 6th February
Campaigners’ dismay as library cuts voted in
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/campaigners-dismay-as-library-cuts-voted-in-1-6564127

Kent Online : 7th February
Concerns raised over future of Sandwich Library and possible cuts to services after Kent CC announced changes
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sandwich/news/kcc-charity-plan-sparks-fears-31375/

Huddersfield Examiner : 7th February
Kirklees | Chocolat author Joanne Harris joins fight to save threatened Almondbury Library
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/chocolat-author-joanne-harris-joins-8600250

The Star : 6th February
Sheffield library looks to the future after huge change
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/sheffield-library-looks-to-the-future-after-huge-change-1-7092502 

Daily Post : 7th February
Gwynedd library visits fall by more than 11%
up to 8 libs under threat of closure
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gwynedd-library-visits-fall-more-8588462

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February 6, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 6th February
National digital library network gets £30k funding
http://thebookseller.com/news/national-digital-library-network-gets-30k-funding

THE GUARDIAN : 6th February
Go digital by all means, but don’t bring the venture capitalists in to do it 
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/06/go-digital-by-all-means-but-dont-bring-the-venture-capitalists-in-to-do-it

Arts Council England : 6th February
Travels in My Tardis
To mark National Libraries Day (Saturday 7 February) our Director of Libraries, Brian Ashley, blogs about his career in libraries and what they mean to him.
http://blog.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/arts-council-england-blog/travels-my-tardis

Wirral Globe : 6th February
Wirral Council urged to rethink spending cuts after Government grant increase
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/11777949.Wirral_Council_urged_to_rethink_spending_cuts_after_Government_grant_increase/ 

Wales Online : 6th February
Artists draw up support for stricken Cardiff libraries 
Day of protests on #NLD15 tomorrow, including mass ‘read in’ at Cardiff Central Library from 12.00 noon
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/drawing-up-more-support-library-8595238

Stroud Life : 6th February
Labour leader Ed Miliband faces the electorate in Stroud
Ed Miliband says of this government:  “They just don’t get it about libraries”
http://www.stroudlife.co.uk/Labour-leader-Ed-Miliband-faces-electorate-Stroud/story-25986252-detail/story.html 

Northampton Chronicle : 6th February
Library bosses in Northamptonshire reject criticism of public donation scheme
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/library-bosses-in-northamptonshire-reject-criticism-of-public-donation-scheme-1-6564891 

Ripon Gazette : 6th February
Deadline on North Yorkshire library consultation looms
http://www.ripongazette.co.uk/what-s-on/deadline-on-library-consultation-looms-1-7092583 

Harrogate Advertiser : 5th February
Support grows in Harrogate for Starbeck Library campaign
Campaigners argue the community would be responsible for raising the money to keep the library open – a staggering £65,500 – and could not manage it.
http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/support-grows-in-harrogate-for-starbeck-library-campaign-1-7090869#.VNRex3l4PIo.twitter 

Lambeth Save Our Services – Press Release : 4th February
Library Workers Accuse Council of Insult to National Libraries Day after Cuts and Closures Announcement
http://lambethsaveourservices.org/2015/02/04/press-release-library-workers-accuse-council-of-insult-to-national-libraries-day-after-cuts-and-closures-announcement/

News Shopper : 5th February
Bromley | Future location of Chislehurst Library in question
Bromley Council has put the freehold up for sale. 
The council recently ran a public consultation on proposals to hand over management of six libraries to external providers, which ended on February 2.  … Bromley’s mobile service was axed in September last year due to financial pressures. 
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/11775160.Future_location_of_Chislehurst_Library_in_question/

Bitterne Park Info : 5th February
Southampton | Young people get say on libraries’ ‘future’
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2600:young-people-get-say-on-libraries-future&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59 

Shropshire Star : 6th February
Hundreds turn out to oppose Church Stretton library move
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/02/06/hundreds-turn-out-to-oppose-church-stretton-library-move/

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February 5, 2015 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 5th February
Joanne Harris | If I were Prime Minister: I would stop library closures and do away with government targets 
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/if-i-were-prime-minister-i-would-stop-library-closures-and-i-would-do-away-with-targets-10025506.html

Society of Chief Librarians : 5th February
Press Release | Public libraries launch “TeachFirst” style internship programme
http://www.goscl.com/public-libraries-launch-teachfirst-style-internship-programme/ 

About My Area : 5th February
Northants | Library Donation Scheme Not A Threat
… regular donators [sic] would receive benefits
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northamptonshire/Towcester/NN12/News/Local-News/283768-LIbrary-Donation-Scheme-Not-A-Threat
 
Northants Telegraph : 5th February
Library bosses say Northamptonshire service is not under threat despite fundraising announcement
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/library-bosses-say-northamptonshire-service-is-not-under-threat-despite-fundraising-announcement-1-6563984 

Northampton Chronicle : 5th February
SPECIAL REPORT: Is this the beginning of the end for free public libraries in Northamptonshire
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/local/special-report-is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-free-public-libraries-in-northamptonshire-1-6561806 

Sheffield Telegraph : 5th February
Public meeting – proposed business model for Walkley Library
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/public-meeting-and-day-of-fun-at-sheffield-libraries-1-7088855 

Thurrock Gazette : 5th February
The campaign to save Thurrock’s libraries continues this weekend
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/11771463.The_campaign_to_save_Thurrock___s_libraries_continues_this_weekend/ 

Lincolnshire Echo : 5th February
Shadow Culture Minister, Christopher Bryant, says the Government needs to do more to maintain libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Christopher-Bryant-says-Government-needs-maintain/story-25980426-detail/story.html

Spalding Guardian : 5th February
Lincolnshire | Residents hit by £728k bill
Some volunteer groups have already dropped offers to run libraries and Coun Dilks believes more will follow because they can’t afford to take them on.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/residents-hit-by-728k-bill-1-6562634 

This Is Local London : 5th February
Public meeting about future of Barnet’s libraries on Feb 10th
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/londonnews/11765823.Public_meeting_about_future_of_libraries/ 

Walsall Advertiser : 5th February
Library services could remain in Walsall community despite closure threat
Linda McManus, spokesperson for the Save Streetly Library group, said: “We understand that two of the proposals for Streetly Library may be purely for book exchanges ….”
http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/Library-services-remain-Walsall-community-despite/story-25973897-detail/story.html

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February 4, 2015 One Comment

Brixton Buzz : 4th February
Save Lambeth Libraries – online petition launched on change.org 
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/02/save-lambeth-libraries-online-petition-launched-on-change-org/ 

Coventry Observer : 3rd February
Legal threat over library closures and council cuts
http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2015/02/04/news-Legal-threat-over-library-closures-and-council-cuts-126088.html

Express & Star : 4th February
Five under-threat Sandwell libraries saved from axe
Some could move to share buildings with other services while extra volunteers could also be recruited to help run them.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/02/04/five-under-threat-sandwell-libraries-saved-from-axe/

Beverley Guardian : 3rd February
Sir Greg Knight MP Urges Support for National Libraries Day
http://www.beverleyguardian.co.uk/what-s-on/knight-urges-support-for-national-libraries-day-1-7086354 

The Library Campaign : 4th February
Lincs libraries – madness!
http://www.librarycampaign.com/lincs-libraries-madness/ 

Facebook : 4th February
Author, William Hussey’s reaction to Lincolnshire CC’s “pushing through their disastrous libraries plan”
https://www.facebook.com/bill.hussey.5/posts/10155141857310655 

Save Lincs Libraries : 4th February
Lincolnshire Libraries Decision – Reactions from Public & The Library Campaign
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/02/04/lincolnshire-libraries-decision-reactions-from-public-the-library-campaign-libraryplanno/ 

BBC News : 3rd February
Lincolnshire County Council to hand over 30 libraries
A second consultation has led to the authority making the same decision, which it is entitled to do, as long as due process has been followed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-31118099

Canterbury Times : 4th February
Kent | Protesters to gather in Whitstable Library Square to help save library services
http://www.canterburytimes.co.uk/Protesters-gather-Whitstable-Library-Square-help/story-25971928-detail/story.html

Swindon Advertiser : 4th February
£200,000 upgrade to library computers
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11768775.__200_000_upgrade_to_library_computers/

Shropshire Live : 4th February
Second phase of Church Stretton Library consultation begins 
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2015/02/04/second-phase-of-church-stretton-library-consultation-begins/ 

Wrexham.com : 4th February
Wrexham Library Services To Be Transfered To South Wales Trust
Wrexham Council are looking to South Wales to enable trust management of local libraries, saying it is a better alternative than a new local trust or closure.
http://www.wrexham.com/news/wrexham-library-services-transfered-south-wales-trust-52216.html

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February 3, 2015 No Comments

Northampton News : 3rd February
The call has gone out for library guardians from across Northamptonshire to step forward
By becoming a guardian, library users can contribute towards enhancing library services by making a one-off donation or a regular monthly payment to LibraryPlus Trust.
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/Northamptonshire-looking-library-guardians-county/story-25966402-detail/story.html

Messenger Newspapers : 3rd February
What have Tories got against the children of Trafford, MP asks?
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11768776.UPDATE___What_have_Tories_got_against_the_children_of_Trafford__MP_asks_/

NEW > ePetition – Save and restore UK libraries
Responsible department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/74416

ITV News : 3rd February
Plans for volunteers to run Lincolnshire libraries approved
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2015-02-03/plans-for-volunteers-to-run-lincolnshire-libraries-approved/

Lincolnshire Echo : 3rd February
Lincolnshire CC Executive agree to library cuts
Lincolnshire County Council Executive has today backed proposals to turn 30 libraries into community hubs run by volunteers.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-County-Council-Executive-agree/story-25965639-detail/story.html

Louth Leader : 3rd February
Lincs CC’s executive approves plans for £2m library cuts
email your views to chloe.west@jpress.co.uk
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/county-council-s-executive-approves-plans-for-2m-library-cuts-1-6558402 

Sleaford Standard : 3rd February
Lincolnshire | Approval given for cutdown library service
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/local/approval-given-for-cutdown-library-service-1-6559023 

Grimsby Telegraph : 3rd February
Controversial overhaul plan for Lincolnshire’s libraries get council approval
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Controversial-overhaul-plan-Lincolnshire-s/story-25965676-detail/story.html 

Grantham Journal : 3rd February
Councillors approve plans for £2m library cuts
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/councillors-approve-plans-for-2m-library-cuts-1-6558814

Lincolnshire Echo : 3rd February
Lincolnshire Libraries consulation has cost £720k so far
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-Libraries-consulation-cost-720k-far/story-25966136-detail/story.html 

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd February
Lincolnshire Tory MP & Government Minister demands Lincolnshire CC ‘urgently rethinks’
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/02/03/lincolnshire-tory-mp-government-minister-demands-lincolnshire-cc-urgently-rethinks-libraryplanno/
John Hayes MP’s letter, here
https://savelincslibraries.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/john-hayes-letter.pdf

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd February
Cost to Taxpayers of Lincs Library Fiasco Rockets to £728,000
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/02/03/costs-to-taxpayers-of-lincs-library-fiasco-rockets-to-728000-libraryplanno/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd February
Real Stories from the Frontline: The Amazing work Library Workers in Lincolnshire Do 
Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd February
Message of support from LCC Grantham South County Councillor Charmaine Morgan
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News and Views
February 2, 2015 No Comments
Public Libraries News : 1st February
Editorial | Should one save all the libraries all the time?
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/02/should-one-save-all-the-libraries-all-the-time.html
Lincolnshire Echo : 2nd February
Save Lincolnshire Libraries stage pop-up library protest in Lincoln
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-stage-pop-library/story-25960827-detail/story.html
Stamford Mercury : 2nd February
Yellow ribbon protest planned at Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/yellow-ribbon-protest-planned-at-deepings-library-1-6555515Wales Online : 2nd February
Anger at library closures is overshadowing all other council cuts because it is a ‘middle class issue’, claims politician
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/anger-library-closures-overshadowing-wider-8558424

Wales Online : 2nd February
Campaign against library closures in Cardiff steps up for National Libraries Day
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/save-libraries-campaign-against-library-8563570 
Get Bucks : 2nd February
Buckinghamshire | Is this the final chapter for our libraries?
http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/news-opinion/final-chapter-libraries-8560465
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February 1, 2015 No Comments
SUNDAY TIMES : 1st February
Business Section – big article (p.12)
by Luke Johnson, Sieghart Panellist
Cabbie, drive to the future or we’ll be in a rotten state
BBC News : 1st February

Prison ‘book ban’ rule relaxed
BBC News : 1st February
Nicky Morgan announces ‘war on illiteracy and innumeracy’
Abandoning public libraries is a clever strategy in this “war”, is it? 
Don’t Privatise Libraries : 1st February
Barnet, Lambeth, Bromley, Manchester & Kent. (or selling off the family silver by the ton!)
Grantham Journal : 1st February
Save Lincolnshire Libraries campaigners fight their cause at scrutiny committee
Harrogate Advertiser : 29th January

Editor’s comment: Sorry chapter in handling of Starbeck library
How can you run a library without librarians?
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January 31, 2015 No Comments

BBC News : 30th January
‘Too many Welsh libraries closing’ warning
says ex-National Library for Wales chief
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-31064924

BBC News : 31st January
Seven Cardiff libraries under threat in council cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-31058915

Lincolnshire Echo : 31st January
Politics: Audit report brought Tories to book over plans to shut libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/POLITICS-Audit-report-brought-Tories-book-plans/story-25941355-detail/story.html

Dewsbury Reporter : 30th January
Kirklees | Letter: In support of Malcolm Haigh – and our libraries
http://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/your-letters/letters-in-support-of-malcolm-haigh-and-our-libraries-1-7080822

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January 30, 2015 No Comments

Get Bucks : 30th January
Buckinghamshire libraries aim to be ‘heart of communities’
If he was correctly quoted, this “Library Services Manager” makes some astonishing statements 
http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/local-news/buckinghamshire-libraries-aim-heart-communities-8548335

Wirral Globe : 30th January
Council leader blasts ministers in row over Wirral library cuts
http://m.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/11761614.Council_leader_blasts_ministers_in_row_over_Wirral_library_cuts/

Brixton Buzz : 30th January
Lambeth Council proposes to sell Minet and Waterloo Libraries, and end funding for 3 others
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/01/lambeth-council-proposes-to-sell-minet-and-waterloo-libraries-and-end-funding-for-three-others/

Wales Online : 30th January
Hopes of reprieve for Cardiff libraries threatened by cuts are dashed by just TWO VOTES …
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/hopes-reprieve-cardiff-libraries-threatened-8545924 

Express & Star : 30th January
Wolverhampton | Jobs to go and opening hours slashed in £100k cut to community centre budget
To open for 58 hours a week, down from 75.  It houses the area’s first ever library.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/01/30/jobs-to-go-and-opening-hours-slashed-in-100k-cut-to-community-centre-budget/

Peterborough Today : 30th January
Peterborough arts chiefs put service fears to city council bosses
Emergency meeting between Vivacity and City Council officials
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/latest-leisure-lifestyle/peterborough-arts-chiefs-put-service-fears-to-city-council-bosses-1-6550853 

Bromley Times : 30th January
Last chance to have say on libraries
inc. “community management” of 6 
http://www.bromleytimes.co.uk/news/last_chance_to_have_say_on_libraries_1_3936998 

North Devon Journal : 30th January
Ambition to move Bideford Library into the Burton Art Gallery could be given the green light soon 
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Ambition-Bideford-Library-Burton-Art-Gallery/story-25948564-detail/story.html

Coventry Telegraph : 30th January
Letter | I have so much to thank the library for and the thought of losing it, staff losing their
jobs, Bell Green becoming more and more deserted, is totally untenable’
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/i-much-thank-library-thought-8550937

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January 29, 2015 No Comments

Thurrock Gazette : 29th January
Evie, 6, tells Prime Minister: ‘Please help save our libraries’ 
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/11755122.Evie__6__tells_Prime_Minister___Please_help_save_our_libraries_/

VIDEO : Watch Evie read out the letter to try to save her library
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/11747090.VIDEO__Six_year_old_girl_asks_the_Prime_Minister_to_save_her_library/ 

Burton Mail : 29th January
Leicestershire | Measham library still at risk of closure
Measham library is still at risk of closure after it did not appear on a list of 29 libraries where communities had offered to run their local service.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Measham-library-risk-closure/story-25940658-detail/story.html

Loughborough Echo: 29th January
Leicestershire | Groups express interest in running libraries
29 libraries listed.  Seven communities (also listed) have not yet expressed an interest.  
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/groups-express-interest-running-libraries-8528321 

Spalding Today : 29th January
Lincolnshire | Fiasco has so far cost the public £250k
A second judicial review could be in the offing with the county council’s ruling executive expected to rubber stamp controversial changes to Lincolnshire’s library service.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/fiasco-has-so-far-cost-the-public-250k-1-6549982

Horncastle News : 29th January
Lincolnshire County Council is a “disgrace” says Mair
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/county-council-is-a-disgrace-says-mair-1-6549980 

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 29th January
Letter – M Nauta | “Dear Mr. Vaizey, Please consider the following as a formal complaint…”
 http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/29/dear-mr-vaizey-please-consider-the-following-as-a-formal-complaint/ 

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 29th January
Library Scrutiny Meeting – Record of Votes & Opinions 
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/29/library-scrutiny-meeting-record-of-votes-opinions/ 

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 29th January
Phil Dilks: “Truth finally exposed on The Great Tory Library Betrayal”
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/29/phil-dilks-truth-finally-exposed-on-the-great-tory-library-betrayal/ 

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 29th January
Letter – M Nauta | to the Prime Minister, David Cameron MP
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/29/correspondence-from-campaigner-maurice-nauta-to-david-cameron-pm/ 

Craven Herald : 29th January
N. Yorks | South Craven councillors rally around Cross Hills Library
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/11757556.South_Craven_councillors_rally_around_Cross_Hills_Library/  

Evening Times : 29th January
Renfrewshire libraries, museums and town halls move to new trust
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/renfrewshire-libraries-museums-and-town-halls-move-to-new-trust-195744n.117162646

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January 28, 2015 No Comments

ITV News : 28th January
‘Escalating’ care costs will mean cuts to libraries, museums and road management services, warn councils
http://www.itv.com/news/2015-01-28/escalating-care-costs-will-mean-cuts-to-libraries-museums-and-road-management-services-warn-councils/

Gazette & Herald : 28th January
North Yorkshire | Appeal for volunteers in bid to save Ryedale’s libraries
details
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/11754550.Appeal_for_volunteers_in_bid_to_save_Ryedale_s_libraries/ 

Thurrock Gazette : 27th January
Leading Article | Taxpayers have every right to question why an eye-watering £40 million was
spent on agency staff – and why their libraries are under threat
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/bloggers/blogs/11753006.Taxpayers_have_every_right_to_question_why_an_eye_watering___40_million_was_spent_on_agency_staff___and_why_their_libraries_are_under_threat/

The Lincolnite : 27th January
Protests as county council moves ahead with library cuts proposal
The Council’s Executive will be asked to approve plans to reduce the number of libraries in the county to 15, alongside up to 40 community-run hubs on February 3.  
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/01/protests-county-council-moves-ahead-library-cuts-proposal/

Express & Star : 28th January
Walsall Council chief: We’ve listened to the public
The council is still ploughing ahead with plans to close eight libraries – despite thousands of users signing petitions against the move.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/01/28/walsall-council-chief-weve-listened-to-the-public/

Wales Online : 27th January
Campaigners hope Cardiff’s under-threat libraries could still be saved with a reprieve until 2016
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/campaigners-hope-cardiffs-under-threat-libraries-8529383 

Daily Post : 28th January
Singer Bryn Fon joins campaign to save Gwynedd libraries from closure
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/singer-bryn-fon-joins-campaign-8536115 

Sussex Express : 28th January
Date set for new library opening in Newhaven
the library it replaces will close on 21st Feb 
http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/county-news/date-set-for-new-library-opening-in-newhaven-1-6539137

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January 27, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th January
Library scheme to support dementia sufferers
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-scheme-support-dementia-sufferers 

Library Stuff : 26th January
Barbara Band – A library scheme with no libraries?
http://barbara567band.blogspot.co.uk

Infoism : 27th January
Libraries – it’s a “question of priorities”
http://infoism.co.uk/2015/01/libraries-its-a-question-of-priorities/

Stoke Sentinel : 27th January
Stoke-on-Trent | Library opens at leisure centre in Abbey Hulton
There are now 10 such facilities including at Ball Green Methodist Church, Swan Bank Methodist Church in Burslem, Blurton Hub, Fenton Hub and the Whitfield Valley Community Centre in Fegg Hayes – to name a few. And more volunteer-led libraries are expected to appear in the coming weeks and months.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Library-opens-leisure-centre-Abbey-Hulton/story-25930266-detail/story.html … 

Hull Daily Mail : 27th January
‘We deserve gold medal for keeping Hull libraries open’ – but hours will be cut
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/deserve-gold-medal-keeping-Hull-libraries-open/story-25925665-detail/story.html 

Lincolnshire Echo : 27th January
Committee debates plans to hand over 30 Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Committee-debates-plans-hand-30-Lincolnshire/story-25929032-detail/story.html 

North West Evening Mail : 27th January
Cumbria | New Barrow library opens 
in Ormsgill Nursery & Primary School
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/new-barrow-library-opens-1.1189202 

Coventry Telegraph : 27th January
Letter | ‘Libraries are the heart of any community and without them people’s lives would be poorer’http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/libraries-heart-any-community-without-8528290 

MKWeb : 27th January
Milton Keynes | Kingston Library opens to customers today – take a look around!
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/pictures/KINGSTON-Library-opens-customers-today-look/pictures-25929756-detail/pictures.html

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January 26, 2015 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 25th January
Editorial | Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: the dilemma of a good librarian in austere times 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/01/damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-dont-the-dilemma-of-a-good-librarian-in-austere-times.html

Hansard : 22nd January
House of Lords | Libraries – Funding 
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201415/ldhansrd/text/150122-0001.htm#15012259000346

Romford Recorder : 26th January
Havering budget cuts shake up after consultation
proposals for Libs slightly modified 
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/politics/havering_budget_cuts_shake_up_after_consultation_1_3930790 

Ham & High : 26th January
Council to hold consultation evenings about threat of Barnet library closures
East Finchley and Childs Hill libraries face the prospect of closure ….
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/politics/council_to_hold_consultation_evenings_about_threat_of_barnet_library_closures_1_3928974

Lincolnshire Echo : 26th January
Lincolnshire libraries saga: Martin Hill blames a lack of scrutiny
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-saga-Martin-Hill-blames/story-25924155-detail/story.html 

Save Lincs Libraries : 26th January
Reporting from the Lincs Library Frontline – Behind the Gag
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/26/reporting-from-the-lincs-library-frontline-behind-the-gag/ 

Lincolnshire Echo : 26th January
Lincolnshire libraries: ‘disgraceful con-trick’ by Conservative councillors, claims Labour
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-disgraceful-trick-council/story-25923388-detail/story.html 

Yorkshire Post : 26th January
City of culture’ cuts library hours
“We are keeping them open in the hope that we have a Government in May which will be more sympathetic to local government.” 
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/politics/city-of-culture-cuts-library-hours-1-7071851 

Brixton Buzz : 26th January
Exclusive: Lambeth Council considering moving Lambeth archives from Minet Library to Brixton Library
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/01/exclusive-lambeth-council-considering-moving-lambeth-archives-from-minet-library-to-brixton-library/

G Wallter.com : 25th January
Cardiff Libraries – a council dispossesses its people
http://gwallter.com/libraries/cardiff-libraries-a-council-dispossesses-its-people.html

Fermanagh Herald : 26th January
Future cuts to libraries not ruled out
http://fermanaghherald.com/2015/01/future-cuts-to-libraries-not-ruled-out/

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January 25, 2015 No Comments

Pedronicus UK : 25th January
The crisis in UK public libraries – A Beeching moment ?
https://pedronicusuk.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-crisis-in-uk-public-libraries-a-beeching-moment/ 

Lincolnshire Echo : 25th January
Letter | Lincolnshire County Council defies consultation
from Liz Waterland, Chair, Friends of Deeping Library
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-Lincolnshire-County-Council-defies/story-25907881-detail/story.html 

Stamford Mercury : 25th January
Friends of Deepings Library to lobby councillors for change
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/friends-of-deepings-library-to-lobby-councillors-for-change-1-6539810

Mancunian Matters : 25th January
Trafford Lib Dem candidate calls on volunteers to step up as youth centres & libraries face cuts 
http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/250172358-trafford-lib-dem-candidate-calls-volunteers-step-youth-centres-face-cuts 

Leon’s Library Blog : 24th January
Illiteracy…continued 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/01/24/illiteracy-continued/

South Wales Argus : 24th January
Keeping central library ‘important’ for Newport – councillors 
The new proposals include retaining the Central Library building, but reducing the footprint of the library and museum space to one floor.  Closures/co-location of other Newport libraries also addressed
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11747519.Keeping_central_library__important__for_Newport___councillors/

Sheffield Star : 23rd January
Protest held at Sheffield library over business centre
“There is a focus now on business and money rather than public services, which you can’t put a value on.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/protest-held-at-sheffield-library-over-business-centre-1-7067606

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January 23, 2015 No Comments

CILIP 
Libraries All Party Parliamentary Group | Event Notes: Panel debate – Re-invigorating Our Libraries
Hosted by the Libraries APPG on 14th January.  Chaired by Lord Tope, CBE.  The event considered the Sieghart Independent Library Report for England.  
http://www.cilip.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Reinvigorating%20our%20libraries%20Sieghart%20APPG%20panel%20notes%2014%20January%202015.pdf

Civil Society : 23rd January
Big Lottery Fund awards £150m to local neighbourhood foundation
The Power to Change was set up in 2015 to champion projects like the saving of local libraries, ….
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/news/content/18909/big_lottery_fund_awards_150m_to_local_neighbourhood_foundation

Coventry Telegraph : 23rd January
Letter | ‘Suggesting that we can run libraries on a ‘charity shop’ model with volunteers is an insult to our library service’
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/the-fact-councillors-even-suggesting-8506215

Wetherby News : 23rd January
‘No guarantees’ on future of North Yorkshire libraries
NYCC in response to Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones’s call for the County Council to intervene before libraries are allowed to decline.
http://www.wetherbynews.co.uk/news/local/community-news/no-guarantees-on-future-of-north-yorkshire-libraries-1-7064850

Peterborough Today : 23rd January
Vivacity warning £1.45m cuts threaten Peterborough’s culture and leisure services
Kevin Tighe confirmed jobs losses at Peterborough’s libraries
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/vivacity-warning-1-45m-cuts-threaten-peterborough-s-culture-and-leisure-services-1-6537642

Birmingham Post : 23rd January
Library of Birmingham rally to call for halt in cuts
Noon, 7th Feb – Centenary Square
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/library-birmingham-rally-call-halt-8501846

Lincolnshire Echo : 23rd January
Save Lincolnshire Libs to stage protest at County Offices
9.15am on Tuesday, January 27
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-plan-protest-County/story-25913557-detail/story.html 

The Journal : 23rd January
North East libraries – what’s the next chapter? 
Tony Durcan, Newcastle City Council, is much quoted in this detailed report 
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/north-east-analysis/analysis-news/north-east-libraries—whats-8500112

Staffordshire Newsletter : 23rd January
All Staffordshire libraries will get professional support even if they become community
run says county council libraries guru
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Staffordshire-libraries-professional-support/story-25913556-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 23rd January
Staffordshire |Book a date for library takeover
The first volunteers to take over the running of libraries in Staffordshire are set to be handed the keys to the buildings this autumn.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Book-date-library-takeover/story-25914370-detail/story.html

The Star : 22nd January
Talks still ongoing over Sheffield library takeover
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/talks-still-ongoing-over-sheffield-library-takeover-1-7065242 

Get West London : 23rd January
School librarian to stand for Green Party in Harrow East on anti-cuts platform
… and has pledged to fight proposed cuts to libraries, health services and children’s centres.
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/school-librarian-stand-green-party-8507878

Shropshire Live : 20th January
Church Stretton Residents Say “Keep Our Library Where It Is”
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2015/01/20/church-stretton-residents-say-keep-our-library-where-it-is/

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