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Manchester Evening News : 22nd January
Library visitor numbers plunge as cuts force drastic reduction in opening hours
Seven Manchester libraries have seen visitor numbers plummet by as much as 90per cent since funding cuts led to them beingrun by volunteers with drastically reduced opening hours.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-library-visitor-numbers-fall-8491284

Information Twist : 22nd January
Thoughts about the Independent Library Report for England
https://informationtwist.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/thoughts-about-the-independent-library-report-for-england/

Leon’s Library Blog : 22nd January
Illiteracy and the Liberal Democrats
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/01/22/illiteracy-and-the-liberal-democrats/

Thurrock Gazette : 22nd January
Campaign to keep Thurrock libraries open begins
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/11744151.Campaign_to_keep_Thurrock_libraries_open_begins/

Hull Daily Mail : 22nd January
Library hours cuts ‘will break-up community’ in the Avenues
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Library-hours-cuts-break-community-Avenues/story-25901897-detail/story.html

Times Series : 22nd January
Barnet Council Libraries: we put the ’30 minute public transport rule’ to the test
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11739583.Libraries__we_put_the__30_minute_rule__to_the_test/

The News : 22nd January
Hampshire | Contentious plan for Emsworth library gets go-ahead
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/contentious-plan-for-emsworth-library-gets-go-ahead-1-6535608 …

The Star : 21st January
New central library is set to be the beacon of Barnsley
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/new-library-is-set-to-be-the-beacon-of-barnsley-1-7061123

Wales Online : 21st January
Mass ‘Read In’ protest planned against the threat to Cardiff’s libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/mass-read-in-protest-planned-8490849

Northern Echo : 21st January
North Yorks | Bedale campaigners pledge to fight library threat
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northyorkshire/bedale/11739753.Bedale_campaigners_pledge_to_fight_

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January 21, 2015 admin No Comments

PRIVATE EYE Issue No. 1384
Library News | Swansea “book clubs”
In all good newsagents

Public Libraries News : 20th January
Editorial | Trafford, Lincs, Staffs, Cardiff … everywhere, really
includes a contribution from Brian Ashley with his views on the Libraries Taskforce, etc.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/01/trafford-lincs-staffs-cardiff-everywhere-really.html

The Star : 20th January
Sheffield library group still fighting for inquiry
“If the minister declines to intervene, we will be looking at taking legal action against him for not upholding his duties.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-library-group-still-fighting-for-inquiry-1-7061621

Gazette & Herald : 21st January
North Yorkshire | Two Letters : Join our fight
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/letters/11739839.Join_our_fight/

Retford Guardian : 21st January
Lincs County Council are pushing forward with its proposal for a new look library service
http://www.retfordtoday.co.uk/news/local/lincs-county-council-are-pushing-forward-with-its-proposal-for-a-new-look-library-service-1-7062516

Fife Today : 21st January
Warning over ‘libraries to close’ threat
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/warning-over-libraries-to-close-threat-1-3667330

Kent Online : 21st January
Campaign to Save Deal Library has begun
link to their Facebook page is within article
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/campaign-to-save-deal-library-30510/

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January 20, 2015 admin No Comments

BBC News : 20th January
Kirklees Council library service consultation begins
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-30895238

Northern Echo : 20th January
Letter | Please save our library
An eloquent description of the staff and service at Stokesley Library
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/letters/11737420.Please_save_our_library/

News Shopper : 20th January
Should Kent County Council transfer responsibility for its libraries to a charitable trust?
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/11737064.Should_Kent_County_Council_transfer_responsibility_for_its_libraries_to_a_charitable_trust_/

Times Series : 19th January
Barnet Council’s libraries consultation is ‘unfit for purpose’, according to report
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11733760.Libraries_consultation_is__unfit_for_purpose___according_to_report/

Yorkshire Post : 19th January
North Yorkshire | MP seeks reassurances over community library proposals
“I want a guarantee from the county council that they will not allow the services to diminish and that, if any new arrangement is introduced, they will intervene immediately if ….”
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/mp-seeks-reassurances-over-community-library-proposals-1-7059168

Messenger Newspapers : 20th January
North of Trafford ‘unfairly targeted’ by library cuts says MP
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11736151.North_of_Trafford__unfairly_targetted__by_library_cuts_says_MP/

Get Bucks : 20th January
Visits to libraries fall in Buckinghamshire – except in Beaconsfield
figures for each library supplied
http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/local-news/visits-libraries-fall-buckinghamshire—8479742

Wembley Matters : 19th January
More details emerge on Brent Council’s investigation into Kensal Rise Library emails
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/more-details-emerge-on-brent-councils.html

The Lincolnite : 20th January
Lincolnshire volunteers pull bid to run local library
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/01/lincolnshire-volunteers-pull-bid-run-local-library/

Grimsby Telegraph : 20th January
N.E. Lincs | Opening of new Scartho library ‘imminent’
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Opening-new-village-library-imminent/story-25892339-detail/story.html

Wales Online : 20th January
‘It is the heart of our village’: Residents step up fight to save Rhiwbina library
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/it-heart-village-residents-step-8481077

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January 19, 2015 admin No Comments

Penarth Times : 19th January
Lawyer warns council of challenges ahead
Public Law conference, to be attended by library campaign groups, at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff on January 23
http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/11734923.Lawyer_warns_council_of_challenges_ahead/

Stoke Sentinel : 19th January
Staffordshire County Council backtracks over local libraries plan
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Staffordshire-County-Council-backtracks-local/story-25877927-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 19th January
Volunteer Crisis
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/volunteer-crisis/

Manchester Evening News : 19th January
Trafford council propose to shut three libraries in bid to save £700k
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/trafford-council-propose-shut-three-8470891

Information Daily : 19th January
Professor David Bailey takes Birmingham Council to task over city development priorities
http://www.theinformationdaily.com/2015/01/19/bailey-takes-birmingham-council-to-task-over-city-development-priorities

Library Journal : 19th January
Hard Times Ahead for the Library of Birmingham
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/01/budgets-funding/hard-times-ahead-for-the-library-of-birmingham/

Birmingham Post : 19th January
Watt and Boulton would ‘turn in their graves’ at Library of Birmingham cuts
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/watt-boulton-would-turn-graves-8462139

Birmingham Post : 19th January
Government and bankers to blame for Birmingham Library cuts, says MP
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/government-bankers-blame-birmingham-library-8462883

Barnet Eye : 19th January
Barnet Libraries Consultation: A Sham A Joint Letter from the Barnet Bloggers to the Leader of Barnet Council
http://barneteye.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/barnet-libraries-consultation-sham.html

Hull Daily Mail : 19th January
Library opening hours in Hull set to be cut in budget squeeze
full details
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Library-opening-hours-Hull-set-cut-budget-squeeze/story-25885347-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 19th January
Kirklees | Fifty volunteer to help save Holmfirth Library
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/fifty-volunteer-help-save-holmfirth-8471787

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January 17, 2015 admin No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 18th January
Councils rely on local ‘street champions’ to pick up litter, prune hedges and grit minor roads as funds run out
Communities will be forced to start fending for themselves in ways not seen for generations when cuts to frontline services leave councils relying on local people to cook for elderly neighbours, start volunteer library services and …
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/councils-rely-on-local-street-champions-to-pick-up-litter-prune-hedges-and-grit-minor-roads-as-funds-run-out-9985738.html

New LINK to article in Redditch Standard
Council taking on volunteers is ‘immoral’
http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2015/01/18/news-Council-taking-on-volunteers-is-immoral-124784.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 18th January
Former Cosmopolitan magazine editor voices support for Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Cosmopolitan-magazine-editor-voices-support/story-25884352-detail/story.html

Batley News : 18th January
Kirklees | Future of Heckmondwike Library still uncertain
Depending which option funding option the council approves 60 or 100 library jobs throughout Kirklees will be lost.
http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/future-of-heckmondwike-library-still-uncertain-1-7055387

Daily Echo : 18th January
Southampton | ‘We’ve no idea where we’ll go if library shuts’
http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11732482.___We___ve_no_idea_where_we___ll_go_if_library_shuts___/

Loughborough Echo : 18th January
Leicestershire | Visits by mobile libraries facing cuts
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/visits-mobile-libraries-facing-cuts-8445075

Market Rasen Mail : 17th January
Letter | Urge Lincolnshire residents not to let county council kill democratic debate on libraries
Like Ed Vaizey’s attempt with the Review, Councillor Hill expects this to get under the radar. However, it is far too important a part of our democracy to let go.
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-urge-lincolnshire-residents-not-to-let-county-council-kill-democratic-debate-on-libraries-1-6519013

Nottingham Post : 17th January
Bingham Library turns the page with £720,000 revamp
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Bingham-Library-turns-page-720-000-revamp/story-25881544-detail/story.html

Wembley Matters : 17th January
Brent library privatisation hits the front page and two men named James disagree about what it means
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/brent-library-privatisation-hits-front.html

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January 16, 2015 admin No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 15th January
Brent, Peterborough, Stoke-on-Trent & a fish riding a bicycle!
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/brent-peterborough-stoke-on-trent-fish.html

Redditch Standard : 16th January
Worcestershire | Council taking on volunteers is ‘immoral’
http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2015/01/16/news-Council-taking-on-volunteers-is-immoral-124784.html

Droitwich Standard : 16th January
Worcestershire | Library axe will cut off villagers, says councillor
Controversial changes to Worcestershire’s mobile library come into force on February 1.
http://www.droitwichstandard.co.uk/2015/01/16/news-Library-axe-will-cut-off-villagers-says-councillor-124997.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 16th January
New chapter beckons in the battle for Lincolnshire libraries
Campaigners fighting to save Lincolnshire libraries could bring a fresh legal challenge after a new twist.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/New-chapter-beckons-battle-libraries/story-25861098-detail/story.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 16th January
Lincs libraries: council leader ‘must give answers’
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-council-leader-answers/story-25877836-detail/story.html

Save Lincs Libraries : 16th January
Campaigner, Andrew Bowell, writes to his MP asking for Secretary of State intervention in Lincs Library Crisis
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/16/campaigner-writes-to-his-mp-asking-for-secretary-of-state-intervention-in-lincs-library-crisis/

Save Lincs Libraries : 16th January
Astonishing Misuse of Public Money & Political Power
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/16/astonishing-misuse-of-public-money-and-political-power/

Save Lincs Libraries : 16th Januaary
Labour – the fight to save Lincs Libraries goes on despite out of touch Tory arrogance
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/16/labour-the-fight-to-save-lincolnshire-libraries-goes-on-despite-out-of-touch-tory-arrogance/

Save Lincs Libraries : 16th January
Cllr Stephen Palmer’s open letter re Lincolnshire Library Crisis
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/16/cllr-stephen-palmers-open-letter-re-lincolnshire-library-crisis/

Staffordshire Newsletter : 16th January
Staffordshire libraries changes explained – with infographic
new “transitional stage”, pro tem, for some under threat libraries
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Staffordshire-libraries-changes-explained-8211/story-25876571-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 16th January
Staffordshire | Trentham Library ‘reopens’ as volunteers launch new service – at doctor’s surgery
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/s-novel-idea-ndash-books-prescription/story-25873977-detail/story.html

Express & Star : 16th January
Fight goes on to save two Walsall libraries
The fight to save two libraries in Walsall will continue after a plea to safeguard their future was thwarted.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/01/16/fight-goes-on-to-save-two-walsall-libraries/

Times Series : 15th January
‘They are so precious’ – hundreds come out in support of Barnet’s libraries
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11726400._They_are_so_precious____hundreds_come_out_in_support_of_borough_s_libraries/

Coventry Telegraph : 16th January
Coventry’s library service to be ‘developed & restructured’ in £15m cuts plan
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventrys-library-service-developed-restructured-8459412

Clacton Gazette : 15th January
Libraries and mobile service in Thurrock could be closed to save money
http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/11728774.Libraries_in_Thurrock_could_be_closed_to_save_money/

Harrow Times : 15th January
Petitions against library closures submitted to cabinet
article and VIDEO
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/11728887.Video__Petitions_submitted_to_cabinet/

Bristol Post : 16th January
Letter | Books have so much to offer us still
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-Books-offer/story-25874150-detail/story.html

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January 15, 2015 admin No Comments

Lincolnshire | Urgent News – The Friends of Deeping Library
http://us3.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=a40ebd566abc6427e8927e380&id=7f012c75c0

THE INDEPENDENT : 15th January
It’s more than just sentiment that makes the loss of Britain’s libraries so deeply troubling
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/its-more-than-just-sentiment-that-makes-the-loss-of-britain-libraries-so-deeply-troubling-9979843.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th January
‘Eighteen months to implement Sieghart’, says library task force chair Paul Blantern
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/eighteen-months-implement-sieghart-says-library-task-force-chair

Library Campaign : 15th January
Sieghart Report – The latest
About 100 people packed the room for the first-ever public discussion of the Sieghart report (in the House of Commons, hosted by the All-Party parliamentary group for libraries, on 14 January). Laura Swaffield, Chair of the Library campaign, reports.
http://www.librarycampaign.com/sieghart-report-the-latest/

CILIP : 15th January
Sieghart report library task force focused on delivery
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/sieghart-report-library-task-force-focused-delivery

CILIP : 15th January
By Lord Graham Tope, Libraries APPG Chair
Play your part: vote libraries, vote literacy, vote access to information
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/blog/play-your-part-vote-libraries-vote-literacy-vote-access-information

Yorkshire Post : 15th January
Hull, City of Culture 2017, to reduce library hours
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/politics/hull-city-of-culture-2017-to-reduce-library-hours-1-7053396

Birmingham Post : 15th January
Library of Birmingham ‘heading for spiral of decline’, its former boss John Dolan OBE claims
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/library-birmingham-heading-spiral-decline-8451847

Brent & Kilburn Times : 15th January
Libraries in Brent could be privatised as part of £54m cuts
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/libraries_in_brent_could_be_privatised_as_part_of_54m_cuts_1_3918250

On The Wight : 15th January
Some councils could be asked to take on running costs of libraries
** Other possible headline – Looming cuts could spark changes to library service ***
http://onthewight.com/2015/01/15/some-councils-could-be-asked-to-take-on-running-costs-of-libraries/

Craven Herald : 15th January
North Yorkshire | Skipton Town Council meeting on 22nd Jan to hear library proposals
It will be one of the last chances for those concerned about the proposals, which include the use of volunteers and a possible reduction in opening hours, to comment in public.
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/11725527.Skipton_Town_Council_meeting_to_hear_library_proposals/

Walsall Advertiser : 14th January
Bid to remove Walsall libraries from planned closure list fails to gain full council support
http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/Bid-remove-Walsall-libraries-planned-closure-list/story-25853808-detail/story.html

This Is Local London : 14th January
‘Libraries are an amazing resource’ – campaigners petition to save libraries in Barnet
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/11723187._An_amazing_resource____campaigners_petition_to_save_libraries/

Bristol Post : 15th January
Letter | Our libraries are needed more today
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-libraries-needed-today/story-25859516-detail/story.html

Bristol Post : 14th January
Bristol mayor, George Ferguson, “has also pledged £1 million to support the future of libraries”
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Decision-Mayor-puts-pound-50-000-air-quality/story-25851116-detail/story.html

The Argus : 15th January
Brighton and Hove City Council poised to decide on plans to increase council service costs
Donation boxes in libraries; fines and reservation charges to rise – and other proposals
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11724542.Brighton_and_Hove_City_Council_poised_to_decide_on_plans_to_increase_council_service_costs/

South Wales Argus : 14th January
Malpas residents hope to save library
The 110 people at the meeting voted that council officers put an alternative proposal before the council
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11724596.Malpas_residents_hope_to_save_library/

Hinckley Times : 15th January
Leicestershire | Mobile library service changes proposed
“It makes sense to consider changes to our mobile library service, to ensure it fits well alongside our plans for community-run libraries”
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/mobile-library-service-changes-proposed-8451479

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January 14, 2015 admin No Comments

The Library Campaign : 14th January
Fight the stripping of the library counters in North Yorkshire
http://www.librarycampaign.com/fight-the-stripping-of-the-library-counters-in-north-yorkshire/

South Wales Evening Post : 13th January
Libraries could be brought to book
Swansea wants Pub Libs renamed as ‘book clubs’ to make them “cheaper to run”
2 good comments
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Libraries-brought-book/story-25845738-detail/story.html

Your Thurrock : 13th January
Will Stanford and Corringham libraries close? (Local councillor doesn’t mind as he isn’t up for re-election in 2018!)
http://www.yourthurrock.com/Stark-warnings-Thurrock-libraries/story-25846366-detail/story.html

The Lincolnite : 14th January
Lincolnshire County Council resubmits libraries cuts plan
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/01/lincolnshire-county-council-resubmits-libraries-cuts-plan/

Boston Standard : 14th January
Councillors asked to go ahead with controversial library reform
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/councillors-asked-to-go-ahead-with-controversial-library-reform-1-6520885

Lincolnshire County Council : 14th January
Changes to library services still ‘the way forward’
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home/changes-to-library-services-still-the-way-forward/124683.article

Lincolnshire Echo : 14th January
Future of Lincolnshire libraries due to be revealed today
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Future-Lincolnshire-libraries-revealed-today/story-25853249-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 14th January
How to judge today’s new plan for libraries from Lincolnshire CC
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/14/how-to-judge-todays-new-plan-for-libraries-from-lincolnshirecc/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 12th January
Petition debates wiped out at Lincs Full Council
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/12/petition-debates-wiped-out-at-lincolnshires-full-council/

New Year Statement from Save Lincolnshire Libraries
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/01/12/new-year-statement-from-save-lincolnshire-libraries/

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 14th January
Rise of smart phones and social media makes people crave real books, British Library report finds
The chief executive of the British Library said the world of computers, smart phones and social media was no threat to the traditional library, instead encouraging people through its doors.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11343797/Rise-of-smart-phones-and-social-media-makes-people-crave-real-books-British-Library-report-finds.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 14th January
And the award goes to…
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/01/14/and-the-award-goes-to/

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January 13, 2015 admin No Comments

Telegraph & Argus : 13th January
Kirklees | Campaign meeting for Heckmondwike Library tonight
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/spenvalley/11720379.Campaign_meeting_for_library/

Torquay Herald Express : 12th January
Shared library service future across Devon and Torbay unlikely to happen before 2016/17
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Discussions-shared-library-service-future/story-25842575-detail/story.html

Haringey Independent : 12th January
MP branded ‘cynical’ as council denies Muswell Hill library closure
http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/11718728.MP_branded__cynical__as_council_deny_library_closure/

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January 12, 2015 admin No Comments

Library Technology Guides : 11th January
The Giant has stirred – public libraries could dominate Ebook lending
Paper for ALA Conference by Tim Coates
http://librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=20233

The Lincolnite : 12th January
Campaigners vow to keep fighting for Lincolnshire libraries
“Libraries are the foundation of learning and achievement. We have to fight to maintain this and that is what Save Lincolnshire Libraries will do. We want a modern library service, supported by investment, that will deliver now and in the future for everyone – and in particular for future generations of children.”
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/01/want-modern-library-service-say-lincolnshire-campaigners/

Ripon Gazette : 12th January
Ripon MP says library plans are ‘unacceptable’
http://www.ripongazette.co.uk/news/local/mp-says-library-plans-are-unacceptable-1-7041744

Newark Advertiser : 12th January
Nottinghamshire | South Scarle given 300 books for its new small library depository
http://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/articles/news/South-Scarle-given-300-books-for-its-new-smal

Wales Online : 12th January
Community rallies to save threatened library as Cardiff budget consultation comes to an end
Campaigners hand in 2,146 signature petition to save Rhydypennau Library
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/communiy-rallies-save-threatened-library-8432516

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January 11, 2015 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 11th January
Editorial | In praise of local libraries and school library services
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/01/in-praise-of-local-libraries-and-school-library-services.html

CILIP
Electionwatch: a CILIP campaign
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/advocacy-campaigns-awards/advocacy-campaigns/electionwatch-cilip-campaign

Dawn Finch : 11th January
Libraries – time to get political
Dawn Finch is a children’s library and literacy consultant and author
https://deefinch.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/libraries-time-to-get-political/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 11th January
The Alternative New Year Public Libraries Honours List
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/the-alternative-new-year-public.html

Retford Times : 11th January
Fingers crossed for new Retford tourist information centre
Similar volunteer-led, independent facilities such as libraries have flourished in other towns and cities around the country.
http://www.retfordtimes.co.uk/COMMENT-Fingers-crossed-new-Retford-tourist/story-25830868-detail/story.html

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January 10, 2015 admin No Comments

Leicester Mercury : 10th January
Letter | Council’s plans for local library are outrageous
well argued by officers & members of Braunstone Heritage Archive Group
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Council-s-plans-local-library-outrageous/story-25834956-detail/story.html

Skegness Standard : 10th January
Lincs | Fears raised Spilsby Library could be facing its final chapter
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/fears-raised-spilsby-library-could-be-facing-its-final-chapter-1-6510781

Northern Echo : 9th January
Library to team up with tourist information centre to save both services
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11714606.Library_to_team_up_with_tourist_information_centre_to_save_both_services/

Northern Echo : 9th January
Teesside | New library and plaque opened in Norton, Stockton
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11715164.New_library_and_plaque_opened_in_Norton__Stockton/

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THE BOOKSELLER : 8th January
Falkirk looks to scrap school library service
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/falkirk-looks-scrap-school-library-service

THE GUARDIAN : 8th January
School libraries shelve tradition to create new learning spaces
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/jan/08/school-libraries-books-students-technology

Public Libraries News : 8th January
Editorial | Je Suis Charlie, Birmingham, Library song and the Magna Carta
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/01/je-suis-charlie-birmingham-library-song-and-the-magna-carta.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 8th January
Cuts to Haringey Libraries including Marcus Garvey Library (with petition)
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/cuts-to-haringey-libraries-including.html

Coventry Telegraph : 9th January
‘Save our library’ campaign launched in Earlsdon as anger grows over plans which could close 17 Coventry libraries
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/save-library-campaign-launched-earlsdon-8410459

Shields Gazette : 9th January
Critics pour scorn on £100million masterplan for South Shields
“There’s nowt wrong with the existing library …”
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/critics-pour-scorn-on-100million-masterplan-for-south-shields-1-7041960

Loughborough Echo : 9th January
Leicestershire | Deadline to register library interest on the horizon
36 libraries affected
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/deadline-register-library-interest-horizon-8411231

Burton Mail : 9th January
Mobile libraries could face cuts in North West Leicestershire
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Mobile-libraries-face-cuts-North-West/story-25828860-detail/story.html

Bitterne Park Info : 9th January
Southampton | 1.5K sign to save Cobbett Road Library
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2571:g15k-sign-to-save-cobbett-road-library&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

ITV News : 9th January
Comedian Stewart Lee backs campaign to save Welsh writer Arthur Machen’s books and papers
A collection of his work and papers – the only one in the UK – is kept at the central library in Newport.
http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2015-01-09/comedian-stewart-lee-backs-campaign-to-save-welsh-writer-arthur-machens-books-and-papers/

Wales Online : 9th January
Three Cardiff libraries faced with closure had almost 250,000 visitors last year
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/three-cardiff-libraries-faced-closure-8407366

Express & Star : 9th January
Paying the cost of austerity in the Black Country and Staffordshire
Much focus on Libraries in this report
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/01/08/paying-the-cost-of-austerity-in-the-black-country-and-staffordshire/

Brighton & Hove Independent : 8th January
Museum to charge £5 to non-resident visitors
New limit on free computer use in libraries, and other charges
http://brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/museum-charge-5-non-resident-visitors/

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PRIVATE EYE – Issue No: 1383
Library News (p.28) – OBE for Staffordshire’s Janine Cox
now in all good newsagents

Morning Star Online : 8th January
William Sieghart’s report on the sad state of England’s public libraries dismays TONY SIMPSON
http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-b06b-A-tear-jerking-tract

Nottingham Post : 8th January
Libraries are a vital resource which should be run by the council
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Rosie-Bartram-Libraries-vital-resource-run/story-25812857-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 8th January
Visitors flock to libraries threatened with closure in Kirklees — see which get the most visitors
24 libraries potentially facing the axe had 749,680 visits between April and October 2014.
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/visitors-flock-libraries-threatened-closure-8399151

Kidderminster Shuttle : 8th January
Worcestershire | Council changes mobile library service
http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/local/11707115.Council_changes_mobile_library_service/

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Birmingham Post : 7th January
British Library confirms no approach over Library of Birmingham rescue bid
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/british-library-confirms-no-approach-8396186

Gravesend Reporter : 7th January
Consultation on charitable trust for Kent libraries is launched
http://www.gravesendreporter.co.uk/news/consultation_on_charitable_trust_for_kent_libraries_is_launched_1_3908437

Get West London : 7th January
Harrow | Lonely residents to become isolated should libraries close, councillor warns
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/lonely-residents-become-isolated-should-8396831

Stoke Sentinel : 7th January
Book lending service to be launched at doctor’s surgery following closure of Trentham Library
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Book-lending-service-set-launched-doctor-s/story-25817801-detail/story.html

Daily Record : 7th January
West Dunbartonshire | Balloch Library threatened with closure as part of budget cuts
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/balloch-library-threatened-closure-part-4932281

Gazette & Herald : 7th January
North Yorkshire | Meetings arranged to discuss future of Ryedale’s under-threat libraries
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/11706565.Dates_set_for_Ryedale_library_cuts_meetings/

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 6th January
Kindle sales have ‘disappeared’, says UK’s largest book retailer
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/11328570/Kindle-sales-have-disappeared-says-UKs-largest-book-retailer.html

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THE BOOKSELLER : 6th January
Staffs library cuts set to include mobile service
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/staffs-library-cuts-set-include-mobile-service

Birmingham Post : 6th January
British Library could offer lifeline to Library of Birmingham
A partnership with the British Library could see Birmingham’s new £188 million library become its regional centre
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/british-library-could-offer-lifeline-8394050

The Journal : 5th January
Dave Anderson MP: Public libraries remain vital and we are closing too many
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/opinion/dave-anderson-public-libraries-remain-8383131

ITV News : 6th January
“The Seven Stories” art project awarded £40,000 by Arts Council England
http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2015-01-06/art-project-in-carlisle-awarded-40-000/

Wales Online : 6th January
City’s library cuts may save £1.4m today… but will end up costing a great deal more tomorrow
This chilling attack on one of our most valuable assets goes against all advice.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-opinion/citys-library-cuts-save-14m-8394718

Wales Online : 6th January
2 Letters : Libraries
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/western-mail-letters-tuesday-6-8389188

Hull Daily Mail : 6th January
New council-owned leisure company in Hull ‘needs commercial edge’
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/New-council-owned-leisure-company-Hull-needs/story-25808836-detail/story.html

Thorne & District Gazette : 6th January
Doncaster | Old Denaby library site sold off
Council funding was withdrawn from 14 libraries in 2011. Denaby and Carcroft closed while 12, including Conisbrough Library, were transferred to volunteer groups.
http://www.thornegazette.co.uk/news/local/old-denaby-library-site-sold-off-1-7035653

Get West London : 6th January
Harrow library closures: ‘We do not want to be in this position’ say council
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/harrow-library-closures-we-not-8390452

Bitterne Park Info : 6th January
Author Ali Sparkes backs campaign to save Cobbett Road Library
http://www.bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2566:author-ali-backs-campaign-to-save-cobbett-road-library&catid=1:local-news&Itemid=59

BBC News : 6th January
Policy costings: Battle of the nerds
libraries (briefly) mentioned
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30684325

Hinkley Times : 6th January
Leicestershire | Town residents rally to salvage ‘at risk’ library
Market Bosworth library is one of 36 across Leicestershire facing the axe due to county council budget cuts.
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/town-residents-rally-salvage-at-8360551

Brent & Kilburn Times : 6th January
Campaigners announce plans to open children’s library in axed Barham branch
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/campaigners_announce_plans_to_open_children_s_library_in_axed_barham_branch_1_3905765

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Wales Online : 5th January
Cardiff | Write a ‘love letter’ to your library – author’s plea to help save capital city’s services
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/write-love-letter-your-library-8386545

Gazette Live : 5th January
Stockton | Take a tour of Billingham’s new £2.7m library and customer service centre
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/view-take-tour-billinghams-new-8384552

Cable.co.uk : 5th January
Public wi-fi won’t lift poorest out of digital exclusion – charity boss
https://www.cable.co.uk/news/public-wi-fi-wont-lift-poorest-out-of-digital-exclusion-charity-boss-700000357/

Ilford Recorder : 5th January
Staff facing redundancies as Redbridge Council publishes initial budget proposals
inc “looking at” closing 3 libraries + mobile service, and selling library buildings
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/politics/staff_facing_redundancies_as_redbridge_council_publishes_initial_budget_proposals_1_3903960

Harrow Times : 5th January
Bob Lawrence Library campaigners get 2,500 signatures against closure
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/11702831.Library_campaigners_get_2_500_signatures_against_closure/

Get West London : 5th January
Petition calls for volunteers to save community facilities in Harrow
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/save-bob-lawrence-library-petition-8384604

Press & Journal : 5th January
Aberdeen bucking national downward trend for library usage
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/436406/aberdeen-bucking-national-downward-trend-for-library-usage/

Wembley Matters : 5th January
Bid to Open Children’s Library and Study Space in Barham Park building
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/bid-to-open-childrens-library-and-study.html

Wembley Matters : 4th January
Will privatisation of Brent Council’s Library Management damage the service?
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/will-privatisation-of-brent-councils.html

Burton Mail : 5th January
Leicestershire | Volunteers wanted to take over the running of Measham Community Library
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Volunteers-wanted-running-Measham-Community/story-25805428-detail/story.html

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THE GUARDIAN : 4th January
Coffee is only the start of the future of our libraries
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/04/future-libraries-closure-government-report

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 4th January
Brent Council proposes to privatise the management of its library service
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/brent-council-proposes-to-privatise.html …

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 4th January
Save Bob Lawrence Library Campaign – an update
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/save-bob-lawrence-library-campaign.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 3rd January
Privatising the City of Culture (or can we trust trusts?)
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/privatising-city-of-culture-or-can-we.html

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Hull Daily Mail : 3rd January
Hull City Council to discuss new 800-job leisure company
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-Council-discuss-new-800-job-leisure/story-25798921-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 3rd January
Staffordshire | ‘Scrapping mobile libraries could save up to £500,000’
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Scrapping-mobile-libraries-save-pound-500-000/story-25799894-detail/story.html

Shropshire Star : 3rd January
Powys | Newtown Town Council to discuss taking over services Powys no longer wishes to run
including the town’s library
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/01/03/newtown-town-council-to-discuss-taking-over-services-powys-no-longer-wishes-to-run/

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Huddersfield Examiner : 2nd January
Kirklees | Public meeting called to save Heckmondwike Library
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/public-meeting-called-save-heckmondwike-8368849

Oxford Mail : 2nd January
Kennington Library revamp will start new chapter
The group relies on volunteers to help run the library but said they do not stay long enough. … The County Council is also planning to halve staff funding for 21 libraries from April this year.
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/11696043.Kennington_Library_revamp_will_start_new_chapter/

Bristol Post : 2nd January
Letter | Don’t cut Bristol libraries
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Readers-letter-Don-t-cut-Bristol-libraries/story-25795304-detail/story.html

Bristol Post : 2nd January
2 more Letters | Use Bristol museums cash to fund our libraries
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-Use-Bristol-museums-cash-fund/story-25795302-detail/story.html

Isle of Wight County Press : 2nd January
IOW Council budget proposals published – more cuts on the way
inc proposal to transfer “some libraries to town and parish councils”
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/isle-of-wight-council-budget-proposals-published-more-cuts-on-the-way-72415.aspx

Tottenham Journal : 2nd January
‘Haringey budget is full of bad choices – Labour needs to use its imagination’
inc Muswell Hill Library
http://www.tottenhamjournal.co.uk/home/comment_haringey_budget_is_full_of_bad_choices_labour_needs_to_use_its_imagination_1_3902518

Wales Online : 1st January
Welsh author who spent most of her 1950s childhood in a library issues an emotive plea to stop cuts and closures
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-author-who-spent-most-8369899

News North Wales : 1st January
Cerrigydrudion people take over their library
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/142506/cerrigydrudion-people-take-over-their-library.aspx

Chad : 1st January
Councillor John Knight: Powerful and thought-provoking events at your library this year
http://www.chad.co.uk/sport/columnists/councillor-john-knight-powerful-and-thought-provoking-events-at-your-library-this-year-1-7026103

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