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September 8, 2014 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 8th September
Lead Story: New coalition to tackle UK ‘reading crisis’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/coalition-tackle-uk-reading-crisis.html

THE GUARDIAN : 8th September
Poor reading ‘could cost UK £32bn in growth by 2025’  
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/sep/08/reading-literacy-uk-cbi-schools-read-on-get-on-campaign

Save The Children : September 2014
New Report | Read On. Get On
Addressing child poverty through literacy
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/sites/default/files/images/Read_On_Get_On.pdf

CILIP : 8th September
International Literacy Day: The library’s role in promoting literacies
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/blog/international-literacy-day-library-s-role-promoting-literacies

Leon’s Library Blog : 8th September
The Axeman Cometh!
includes Table – Professional library posts lost: 2009/10 to 2013/14 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/09/08/the-axeman-cometh/ 

BBC News : 8th September
Council leaders in Wales demand urgent cuts debate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-29114120

Get Hampshire : 7th September
Hampshire libraries moving with the times
A Hampshire County Council library service shake up will respond to readers’ modern needs and save money 
http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/local-news/hampshire-libraries-moving-times-7731677

Liverpool Echo : 8th September
Can Liverpool’s community groups really run our libraries? 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/can-liverpools-community-groups-really-7734951

Liverpool Echo : 8th September
Mum hits out at threat to libraries which are ‘lifeline’ for disabled daughter
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/mum-hits-out-threat-libraries-7733658

Liverpool Echo : 8th September
Staff told of around 500 job losses and raft of proposed cutbacks at Wirral council 
The cost-cutting measures include proposals to cut back opening hours at 15 of the borough’s smaller community libraries to just two days a week 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/staff-told-around-500-job-7736035

Huddersfield Examiner : 8th September
Clr Graham Turner urges public involvement in Kirklees Council changes and says ‘we’re not just looking after our own interests’
It means changes have to be made to non-statutory services.   ….  “You need to tell is what’s laid down in law and statutory, then tell us what’s needed on top of that, then look at the ‘nice to haves’ if you can afford it.”
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/clr-graham-turner-urges-public-7731737

Herald Scotland : 8th September
Glasgow | Decline in visitors to libraries as users go online
but physical footfall still exceeds 4.1m and actual user numbers are Up 
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/decline-in-visitors-to-libraries-as-users-go-online.25251606

Spalding Today : 8th September
Will company run libraries?
A private company could end up running all of Lincolnshire County Council’s libraries if the service is put out to competition.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/will-company-run-libraries-1-6282941

Northampton News : 8th September
New stops added to Northamptonshire County Council’s mobile library service
whilst others removed from timetable
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/New-stops-added-Northamptonshire-County-Council-s/story-22892696-detail/story.html

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Worcester News : 5th September
We’re after more volunteers to help us out
“The people in our libraries aren’t always the type of volunteers that you’d think, often it’s unemployed people or graduates out of university, and it can help them find work,” he said.   ….  It comes at a time when the council is looking to hand over 85 per cent of its services to outside providers by 2018, which will include around 1,500 job losses. 
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/11456751.We_re_after_more_volunteers_to_help_us_out__says_county_council/

Yorkshire Post : 6th September
Exclusive: Miseducating Yorkshire as 15,000 packed in classrooms
Table comparing 2010 with 2014 shows astonishing % rises, particularly Kirklees  
 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/education/exclusive-miseducating-yorkshire-as-15-000-packed-in-classrooms-1-6825972 

Huddersfield Examiner : 6th September
Kirklees | Rallying call to Almondbury & Lindley residents as library services threatened 
Councillors also want to find a way to save Lepton Library, which is in the same ward
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/rallying-call-almondbury-lindley-residents-7725301

East Lothian Courier : 6th September
Claim of cuts hitting school libraries 
http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2014/09/06/509099-claim-of-cuts-hitting-school-libraries/

Signposting to Oxted Library, Surrey Image - Elizabeth Ash

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September 5, 2014 No Comments

Hampshire Chronicle : 4th September
Seventeen mobile library stops saved but Hampshire CC is axing paid staff at three libraries 
http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/business/11450505.Mobile_library_stops_saved_but_more_jobs_to_go_in_council_cuts/

About My Area : 5th September
Labour’s parliamentary candidate for North West Leicestershire – ‘Still Time To Have Your Say On Libraries’
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Derbyshire/Derby/DE74/News/Local-News/277453-Still-Time-To-Have-Your-Say-On-Libraries 

Northants Herald & Post : 5th September
Northamptonshire County Council’s library service shortlisted by CILIP for award
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/8203-Northamptonshire-County-Council-8217-s/story-22883446-detail/story.htmlHampshire Chronicle : 4th September

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September 4, 2014 No Comments

BBC News : 4th September
Thousands sign 10-year-old’s Falmouth Library petition
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-29052002

Pirate FM Radio : 4th September
Falmouth schoolboy hands in a five and a half thousand signature petition over the future of Cornwall’s libraries. 
“It’s been proven that reading makes you a lot cleverer.”
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/1387330/save-cornwalls-libraries/

Arts Council England  
ACE Final report | Automatic library membership
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/apply-funding/funding-programmes/automatic-library-membership/

OPM : 4th September
Report | Rural library services in England: exploring recent changes and possible futures
http://www.opm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Rural_library_services_in_England.pdf

Stoke Sentinel : 4th September
Staffordshire | Residents welcome news Clayton Library will remain a ‘core’ service
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Residents-welcome-news-Clayton-Library-remain/story-22873104-detail/story.html

Peterborough Telegraph : 4th September
Letter: Do we still need our libraries?
In 2014, a week or so ago, I received a communication from Peterborough City Council asking me what I thought about Dogsthorpe Library. Why? Because they’re planning to close it, that’s why.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/latest-opinion/letter-do-we-still-need-our-libraries-1-6278455

Huddersfield Examiner : 4th September
Kirklees | Campaigners meet in bid to save Mirfield Library
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/campaigners-meet-bid-save-mirfield-7717302

Bury Times : 4th September
‘Hideous’ sculptures get go-ahead at library
http://m.burytimes.co.uk/news/11453850._Hideous__sculptures_get_go_ahead_at_library/

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September 3, 2014 No Comments

Sydney Morning Herald : 3rd September
Libraries dumping of books could signal a new dark age
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/libraries-dumping-of-books-could-signal-a-new-dark-age-20140903-10bspm.html 

Staffordshire Newsletter : 3rd September
Future uncertain for Stafford libraries
When the Newsletter asked Mike Lawrence, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet member for Communities and Localism, what would happen to libraries if volunteers couldn’t be found he said: “I don’t know.”
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Future-uncertain-Stafford-libraries/story-22863547-detail/story.html

Yorkshire Evening Post : 3rd September
Support gathers to stop cuts at Leeds libraries 
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/support-gathers-to-stop-cuts-at-leeds-libraries-1-6818817

Leicester Mercury : 3rd September
Letter: Odds are stacked against saving our library in Ratby
Substantial detail, worth reading, including:
If the plan fails within the 10 years, the volunteer group would be responsible for any operating losses or liabilities.
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Odds-stacked-saving-library-Ratby/story-22867757-detail/story.html 

Leicester Mercury : 3rd September
Letter: Possible solution to the difficulties facing this service
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Possible-solution-difficulties-facing-service/story-22867761-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 3rd September
Public to have their say on Kirklees Council budget cuts from Monday 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/public-say-kirklees-council-budget-7711729

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September 2, 2014 No Comments

Hold The Front Page : 2nd September
‘Treat newspapers like pubs (and libraries)’ says union
http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/treat-newspapers-like-pubs-says-union/

Grantham Journal : 2nd September
Decision on Lincolnshire libraries due in February
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/decision-on-lincolnshire-libraries-due-in-february-1-6274314

Lincolnshire Echo : 2nd September
New talks to begin over future of Lincs libraries 
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Talks-begin-future-Lincolnshire-libraries/story-22863729-detail/story.html

Romford Recorder : 1st September
Backlash against proposed cuts posted from Havering library service’s twitter account
It appears that someone may have hacked into the Havering Library Service twitter account, @Haveringlibrary, to express their disgust at plans to slash the service’s budget by more than £1million. 
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/backlash_against_proposed_cuts_posted_from_havering_library_service_s_twitter_account_1_3751939

Southern Daily Echo : 2nd September
Future of Hampshire libraries to be discussed
Swingeing cuts detailed
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11446702.Future_of_libraries_to_be_discussed/

This Is Local London : 1st September
Dartford Council leader speaks out against changes to Central Library
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/NEWS/11445000.Dartford_Council_leader_speaks_out_against_changes_to_library/

Galloway Gazette : 2nd September
Dumfries & Galloway | Survey opens on customer service facilities (in libraries) 
http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/survey-opens-on-customer-service-facilities-1-3528207

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September 1, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 1st September
Four of the UK’s most innovative libraries 
From robot building to cooking lessons, public libraries are creatively staving off the threat of closure
Jenny Peachey is a policy officer for Carnegie UK Trust
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/sep/01/four-of-the-uks-most-innovative-libraries

Pirate FM – News : 1st September
Hundreds Of Jobs To Go At Cornwall Council
Libraries could be run by volunteers and/or town and parish councils; Cornwall Council says it wants to ensure none of them are closed.
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/1383948/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-at-cornwall-council/

Express & Star : 1st September
Council spends £6m in pay-offs for more than 300 staff
Staffordshire County Council has spent £6.25 million on redundancy payouts over the last year as 339 people left their posts.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/09/01/council-spends-6m-in-pay-offs-for-more-than-300-staff/

Windsor Observer : 29th August
Sunday opening scheme at Royal Borough libraries made permanent
http://www.windsorobserver.co.uk/news/windsor/articles/2014/08/29/103186-sunday-opening-scheme-at-royal-borough-libraries-made-permanent/

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August 29, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 28th August
Will digitisation destroy libraries or make us stronger?
Simon Chaplin is head of the Wellcome Library
http://www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals-network/culture-professionals-blog/2014/aug/28/digital-digitisation-libraries-books-wellcome

The Star : 29th August
‘Set up to fail’ – Sheffield library lease fears weeks before takeover
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/set-up-to-fail-sheffield-library-lease-fears-weeks-before-takeover-1-6811025 

The Star : 29th August
Sheffield | Councillor insists Walkley ‘will have library’ 
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/councillor-insists-walkley-will-have-library-1-6811118

Radio KLFM News : 29th August
West Norfolk | Arts and Sport Handed To New Leisure Trust
It joins around 35% of councils who have handed over things like libraries, sports centres, and arts to independent trusts.
http://www.klfm967.co.uk/news/klfm-news/1381784/arts-and-sport-handed-to-new-leisure-trust/

Romford Recorder : 29th August
Havering | Council budget: Ex-libraries chief slams ‘vandalism’
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/council_budget_ex_libraries_chief_slams_vandalism_1_3748777

Romford Recorder : 29th August
Services at risk as Havering Council aims to make drastic spending cuts
The councils proposals, which will be scrutinised by fellow councillors and the public, include slashing the library services budget by more than £1million …
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/council_budget_services_at_risk_as_havering_council_aims_to_make_drastic_spending_cuts_1_3748775

East Lothian News : 29th August
Budget savings to hit East Lothian libraries
details of libraries affected
http://www.eastlothiannews.co.uk/news/budget-savings-to-hit-east-lothian-libraries-1-3522489

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August 28, 2014 No Comments

BBC News : 28th August
Borrowing and visitor numbers double at the Library of Birmingham in first year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-28939274

Grimsby Telegraph : 28th August
Plan launched to help save two threatened libraries in North East Lincolnshire
The businessman stressed the new ventures will be run on a not-for-profit basis and will keep the community facilities as focal points for their respective neighbourhoods.
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Plan-launched-help-save-threatened-libraries/story-22841733-detail/story.html 

Burton Mail : 28th August
Thousands in South Derbyshire could lose mobile libraries
Of the 383 communities which currently have access to a mobile library service in South Derbyshire, 240 would lose it should the proposal be accepted.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Thousands-South-Derbyshire-lose-mobile-libraries/story-22840487-detail/story.html

The Scotsman : 28th August
East Lothian | Library hours cut in £20k council savings bid
An e-mail sent to councillors last week said officials had been forced to bypass a public consultation because of the need to implement the budget cuts as soon as possible.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/library-hours-cut-in-20k-council-savings-bid-1-3523357

Public Libraries News : 27th August
What does it take to be Public Librarian of the Year? Interview with winner 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/08/so-what-does-it-take-to-be-public-librarian-of-the-year.html

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August 27, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 27th August
Letters | The evolving role of libraries in the digital age
in response to The Guardian View on the Loss of Public Libraries
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/aug/27/evolving-role-libraries-digital-age


Mirfield Reporter : 27th August
Letter | Kirklees library plan leaves me in total disbelief!
http://www.mirfieldreporter.co.uk/news/your-letters/kirklees-library-plan-leaves-me-in-total-disbelief-1-6807155

Express & Star : 27th August
Recruitment slashed at Staffordshire County Council
“This is designed to achieve short term financial gains and will not affect the council’s ability to deliver on its responsibilities.”
The future of some libraries is “still not known”.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/08/27/recruitment-slashed-at-staffordshire-county-council/

Australia | Fears in the field as CSIRO shuts library doors 
“relentless digitisation of Australian knowledge”, resulting in erosion of the service & redundancies
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/fears-in-the-field-as-csiro-shuts-library-doors-20140827-108yap.html

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August 26, 2014 No Comments

Debating Matters (UK)
Motion: There is No Longer a Need for Public Libraries
http://www.debatingmatters.com/documents/DM_TopicGuidesLibraries20141.pdf

Huddersfield Examiner : 26th August
80 residents rally to save Skelmanthorpe Library as top councillor speaks of challenges Kirklees Council faces 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/80-residents-rally-save-skelmanthorpe-7667525

Portsmouth News : 26th August
Hampshire | ‘Emsworth Library provides excellent value’ – readers hit back at proposed move
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/emsworth-library-provides-excellent-value-readers-hit-back-at-proposed-move-1-6261247

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August 25, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 25th August
Editorial | The Guardian view on the loss of public libraries
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/25/guardian-view-loss-public-libraries

Public Libraries News : 25th August
Fit for the future: five things to take away from IFLA Birmingham
Written by Jenny Peachey, Policy Officer, Carnegie UK Trust
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/08/fit-for-the-future-five-things-to-take-away-from-ifla-birmingham.html

THE INDEPENDENT : 24th August
Little libraries aim to make a big, big difference
Since launching in May, the project has installed 18 little “libraries” in east and north London, and aims to open 100 across the UK within the next 12 months.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/little-libraries-aim-to-make-a-big-big-difference-9687841.html

Oxford Mail : 25th August
Parishes team up to keep librarian on the books
Three parishes will pay one-third of her wages –  the remainder will be paid for by the County’s Library Service.
It comes as the county council will halve staff funding from 21 of its 43 libraries from April next year.  … Volunteers working nine hours per week will help Ms Gillingham, (Milton-under-Wychwood) library manager for seven years. 
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/witney/11430209.Parishes_team_up_to_keep_librarian_on_the_books/

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August 23, 2014 No Comments

Express & Star : 23rd August
Future uncertain for five Sandwell libraries in bid to cut £700k
The five libraries being reviewed are Hill Top in West Bromwich, Oakham in Tividale and Langley, and Brandhall and Rounds Green, all in Oldbury, which bosses say are the ‘quietest’ in the borough.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/08/23/five-sandwell-libraries-face-closure/

Loughborough Echo : 23rd August
Leicestershire | Meeting to find staff to run library
Sileby Library, in Cossington Road, currently has 1,475 registered members and is visited 19,575 times per year
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/sileby-library-volunteers-meeting-planned-7642638

Burton Mail : 23rd August
Leicestershire | Consultation on libraries to end
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Consultation-libraries-end/story-22809851-detail/story.html

The Argus : 22nd August
New chapter as library opens
The new Mile Oak library has been built as part of the development of Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (Paca). The new library, which opened on Monday, is a joint initiative by Brighton and Hove City Council library service and Paca. 
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11427332.New_chapter_as_library_opens/

Exeter Express & Echo : 23rd August
Young East Devon campaigners interview top authors for You Tube video in bid to save library
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Young-East-Devon-campaigners-interview-authors/story-22810417-detail/story.html 

Chichester Observer : 22nd August
Hampshire | Closing time for Emsworth library?
There is currently a public consultation on moving the library from St Peter’s Square into the community centre in Church Path. Following outcry over the news, Hampshire county councillor Keith Chapman defended the proposal, saying no decision had yet been made.
http://www.chichester.co.uk/news/local/closing-time-for-emsworth-library-1-6251123

The Lawyer : 22nd August
Recent consultation case highlights the court’s willingness to intervene in public sector decision making
Evershed’s briefing, re. Lincs Libraries JR, reiterated
http://www.thelawyer.com/briefings/recent-consultation-case-highlights-the-courts-willingness-to-intervene-in-public-sector-decision-making/3024842.article

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August 22, 2014 No Comments

Southend Standard : 22nd August
Victory in library cuts battle
The future of Southend’s libraries looks secure after plans emerged to keep at least one paid member of staff in each one. 
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/11426372.Victory_in_library_cuts_battle/

Express & Echo : 22nd August
Union warns Devon County Council not to ignore public views on library cuts
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Union-warns-Devon-County-Council-ignore-public/story-22806634-detail/story.html

Sheffield Telegraph : 22nd August
Community group prepares for a new chapter for library
We have two former members of the Sheffield libraries service on our team …
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/community-group-prepares-for-a-new-chapter-for-library-1-6798684

Runcorn & Widnes World : 21st August
Halton | Plans to cut library opening hours attract record response from residents
http://www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk/news/11426433.Plans_to_cut_library_opening_hours_attracts_record_response_from_residents/

Psychology Today : 20th August
Think Libraries Don’t Matter? Think Again
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/good-thinking/201408/think-libraries-dont-matter-think-again

Signposting to Oxted Library, Surrey Image - Elizabeth Ash

 

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August 20, 2014 No Comments

BBC News : 20th August
Hull’s library service public consultation starts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-28871853

Hull City Council : 20th August
Press Release | Give your views on the future of library Services
The Council is therefore required to make some very difficult choices about the level of services it can continue to provide in the future.
http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,674011&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_id=5465&p_month=Aug-14&p_page_number=1&content=pressrelease

The Conversation : 20th August
You can’t write a CV on a smartphone – digital literacy is no help to unemployed youth
Helen Thornham is Research Fellow in Transformation of Media at the University of Leeds
https://theconversation.com/you-cant-write-a-cv-on-a-smartphone-digital-literacy-is-no-help-to-unemployed-youth-30545

Pew Research : 18th August
Public library engagement in the United States
An overview of three years of research into Americans’ relationships with public libraries in the digital age.
http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/08/18/public-library-engagement-in-the-united-states/

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August 19, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 19th August
Readers absorb less on Kindles than on paper, study finds
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/aug/19/readers-absorb-less-kindles-paper-study-plot-ereader-digitisation

W F Howes : 19th August
W.F. Howes launches eBook service for libraries 
UK’s leading publisher of unabridged audiobooks, and subsidiary of Recorded Books Inc., today announced the launch of a new eBook service for libraries across the UK and Australia. 
http://www.wfhowes.co.uk/news/press-releases/w-f-howes-launches-ebook-service-for-libraries

Horncastle News : 19th August
Lincolnshire | Future of libraries has still to be decided admits council
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/future-of-libraries-has-still-to-be-decided-admits-council-1-6248627 

Huddersfield Examiner : 19th August
Villagers’ Meltham Library plan could save Kirklees Council 80% 
“There’s no support for going it alone.  We don’t accept the no funding proposal; we need professional support from Kirklees’ library services.”
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-news/villagers-meltham-library-plan-could-7636816

Politics.co.uk : 19th August
Grayling denies prison crisis amid another damning report
Staff reductions and an ever-growing prison population also means many prisoners are kept in their cells up to 23-hours a day. This leaves them unable to access prison libraries or education services, or even do physical exercise.
http://www.politics.co.uk/news/2014/08/19/grayling-denies-prison-crisis-amid-another-damning-report

Exmouth Journal : 19th August
Devonshire | Council considering views on libraries
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/council_considering_views_on_libraries_1_3732550

North Devon Journal : 19th August
Libraries’ future uncertain as public consultation ends
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Libraries-future-uncertain-public-consultation/story-22766934-detail/story.html

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August 18, 2014 No Comments

Sheffield librarian is ‘privileged to do a job I love that makes a difference’ 
“People do try to mask the fact that they can’t read, so it is really important to be aware that not everyone can.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/sheffield-librarian-is-privileged-to-do-a-job-i-love-that-makes-a-difference-1-6788446

Potteries Eye : 18th August
How we treat libraries says everything about the sort of society we want to be
http://www.potteye.co.uk/as-i-see-it-how-we-treat-libraries-says-everything-about-the-sort-of-society-we-want-to-be/

Express & Star : 18th August
Wolverhampton Libraries close as staff go on holiday
Staff numbers at the city’s libraries has been reduced from 156 to 79 under £123 million cuts – leaving gaping shortages. When the remaining staff took their booked off holiday over the past few weeks, it was discovered there was not enough cover to keep some of the libraries open.  On other occasions, staff sickness have also led to forced closures.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2014/08/18/libraries-close-as-staff-go-on-holiday/ 

Helen Milner : 18th August
21st Century Libraries – Are we there yet?
Helen Milner is the Chief Executive of Tinder Foundation which is “working closely” with the SCL
http://helenmilner.com/2014/08/18/21st-century-libraries-are-we-there-yet/

Public Libraries News : 17th August
City of Philistines / Grumpy Librarians / Ditching Dewey Doubles Usage … and the rest of the public libraries news
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/08/city-of-philistines-ditching-dewey-and-grumpy-librarians.html 

This Is Wiltshire : 18th August
Swindon | Library enemies brought to book 
a short profile of Shirley Burnham 
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11415094.Library_enemies_brought_to_book/ 

Daily Post : 18th August
Flintshire Council facing up to £18m in budget cuts
Libraries among services to “come under scrutiny” 
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flintshire-council-facing-up-18m-7630241

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THE GUARDIAN : 16th August
The woman who went to the library and read every book on the shelf
“I wanted to make people aware of libraries as an ecosystem that are threatened in the same way as coral reefs.”
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/aug/16/phyllis-rose-the-shelf-library-book

Leon’s Library Blog : 16th August
The Leadership Void
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/08/16/the-leadership-void/ 

Liverpool Confidential : 15th August
North end libraries could be saved
A number of organisations – ranging from community groups, housing associations to health organisations – have already indicated they want to take over library buildings, in many cases retaining a community-led library service.
http://www.liverpoolconfidential.co.uk/News-and-Comment/North-end-libraries-could-be-saved

Stoke Sentinel : 16th August
Volunteers want to take on closure-threatened Loggerheads Library
“The nearest library to this one is in Market Drayton which is about a four mile walk. It is too far for some of the elderly people who live in Loggerheads to get to there.  We pay council tax so we should be able to keep the facilities we have here.”
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Volunteers-want-closure-threatened-Loggerheads/story-22754461-detail/story.html

Evesham Observer : 15th August
Worcestershire | Community group takes over village library
Instead of the library being managed by the county council – the library will be managed by a newly formed Community Interest Group called Broadway Community Library Ltd who are seeking charity status.
http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk/2014/08/16/news-Community-group-takes-over-village-library-114750.html

Stoke Sentinel : 15th August
Families fear Audley library will close under Staffordshire County Council ‘re-shape’ plans
“At the moment, people who perhaps would consider volunteering aren’t doing so because they just don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but if they don’t volunteer then are we cutting our own throats?”
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Families-fear-Audley-library-close-Staffordshire/story-22735797-detail/story.html

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THE BOOKSELLER : 15th August
Liverpool moves closer to library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/liverpool-moves-closer-library-closures.html

A Sense of Place : 15th August
Liverpool | Closing the libraries
http://asenseofplaceblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/closing-the-libraries/

Alan Gibbons Blog : 15th August
Liverpool City Council to go ahead with eleven library closures
http://alangibbons.net/2014/08/liverpool-city-council-to-go-ahead-with-eleven-library-closures/ 

Liverpool Echo : 15th August
Liverpool Council to publicly consult on cabinet-approved lib closure plans 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-council-publicly-consult-cabinet-approved-7619358

Liverpool Echo : 15th August
Liverpool Council to publicly consult on cabinet-approved lib closure plans 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-council-publicly-consult-cabinet-approved-7619358

Liverpool Echo : 15th August
Library closures plan approved by Liverpool council cabinet
City leaders have approved plans to move forward with the closure of up to 11 city libraries.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/library-closures-plan-approved-liverpool-7619358

Liverpool Echo : 15th August
Liverpool council set to approve plan that could see 11 libraries close 
Cabinet will vote on controversial plans this morning
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-council-set-approve-plan-7617675

Derby Telegraph : 15th August
Consultants costing £400,000 ‘reluctantly’ hired by Derby City Council to help save millions
Five projects will look at where changes can be made, including in Libraries
“The council do not currently have the specialist skills and expertise in-house to develop these trials at the outset.”
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Consultants-costing-pound-400-000-reluctantly/story-22737373-detail/story.html

Westmorland Gazette : 14th August
Cumbria | Book-loving gran persuades council to bring mobile library back after 10 years
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/11407457.Book_loving_gran_persuades_council_to_bring_mobile_library_back_after_10_years/

Wales Online : 12th August
Rhydyfelin Library has 100 new borrowers since it was saved from the axe 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/rhydyfelin-library-100-new-borrowers-7602949

Brixton Buzz : 15th August
Lambeth Council plans to hand over management of the Carnegie Library in Herne Hill to local residents
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/08/lambeth-council-plans-to-hand-over-management-of-the-carnegie-library-in-herne-hill-to-local-residents/

ITV News : 15th August
Video | Kirklees – Stark warning over council cuts
In the firing line are libraries, museums and open-air markets and council tax payers could soon be asked whether they want to pay more to save some of them.  Chris Kiddey reports:
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-08-15/stark-warning-over-council-cuts/

ITV News : 15th August
Kirklees council tax referendum a possibility
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2014-08-15/residents-could-be-polled-on-kirklees-council-tax-rise/

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TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : 14th August
‘Dismal’ start for Access to Research initiative
Dr Murray-Rust said that the total number of users reported in six months indicated that just half a person per day was accessing the service in each local authority involved.  “That is appalling,” he said. “It is a pretty dismal record that represents the inadequate nature of the scheme. 
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/dismal-start-for-access-to-research-initiative/2015157.article

Information Twist : 13th August
Thoughts on Janene Cox IFLA Public Libraries keynote
http://informationtwist.wordpress.com/2014/08/13/thoughts-on-janene-cox-ifla-public-libraries-keynote/

Islington Gazette : 14th August
Confusion surrounds leaked Islington Council document proposing a swathe of dramatic cutshttp://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/confusion_surrounds_leaked_islington_council_document_proposing_a_swathe_of_dramatic_cuts_1_3725206

Cambridge News :  13th August
How do you think Cambridgeshire CC should save £31m? 
The council has launched a consultation on how to make the savings, which could affect services such as social care, transport and libraries.
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/How-do-you-think-Cambridgeshire-County-Council-should-save-31m-20140813145424.htm

The Star : 14th August
Sheffield | Wait continues for Walkley library decision
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/wait-continues-for-walkley-library-decision-1-6783944

Portsmouth News : 14th August
Boss defends plan to move town library The man in charge of libraries in Hampshire has defended proposals to move a library into a community centre.
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/boss-defends-plan-to-move-town-library-1-6237987

Bury Times : 14th August
‘Challenging’ and ‘innovative’ 3D sculptures could be installed at Bury Library 
“They are to be free flowing and organic 3D structures with a main powder-coated aluminium frame, attached to which are lightweight floral elements, all in a range of bright colours.”
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/11411032._Challenging__and__innovative__3D_sculptures_could_be_installed_at_Bury_Library/

Las Cruces News : 13th August
USA | Report: Arts, culture (inc Libraries) have $5.6B impact in New Mexico
http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_26331592/report-arts-culture-have-5-6b-impact-new

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