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BBC News – Education : 8th July
School libraries ‘should be counted’, say MPs and peers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-28209254
APPG Report – The Beating Heart of the School

BBC News – Radio Lincolnshire
First-hand report on the Judicial Review
on iPlayer – 2 hours and 22 minutes “in”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p021n1dj

Lincolnshire Echo : 9th July
Save Lincolnshire Libraries judicial review ‘misconceived’ say county council
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-judicial-review/story-21348380-detail/story.html

Grimsby Telegraph : 9th July
Library survey ‘weighted’?
A survey designed to help shape the future of library services in North East Lincolnshire has been “weighted” to favour larger centres.
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Library-survey-weighted/story-21347361-detail/story.html

Louth Leader : 9th July
It’s crunch time for Sutton on Sea Library
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/it-s-crunch-time-for-sutton-on-sea-library-1-6165747

Grimsby Telegraph : 9th July
Smaller libraries in North East Lincolnshire could be taken on by community groups under council plans
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Smaller-libraries-North-East-Lincolnshire-taken/story-21349093-detail/story.html

Hertfordshire Mercury : 8th July
Libraries to increase use of volunteers, self service, and share premises
The smallest libraries, such as those located in villages, will provide self-service access to library services and a “virtual librarian” service.
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/News/Libraries-to-increase-use-of-volunteers-self-service-and-share-premises-20140708170241.htm

This Is Wiltshire : 9th July
Swindon | Doing things by the book
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council introduced the new facility – which will run on an honesty basis – after residents indicated a need for the service. …. But the library is unable to take returns from other Swindon Libraries.
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11327454.Doing_things_by_the_book/

Luton Today : 9th July
The feisty OAP on a one-woman crusade to save Luton’s libraries
She’s absolutely incensed at what she sees as the council’s intransigence and economy with the truth regarding the closures earlier this year.
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/local/the-feisty-oap-on-a-one-woman-crusade-to-save-luton-s-libraries-1-6166433

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 9th July
Letter | The British Museum Reading Room perfect for an exhibition on the history of libraries, both public and private
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/letters/10953506/How-the-Reading-Room-could-tell-its-own-story.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th July
Joanne Harris attacks writing ‘mystique’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/harris-attacks-writing-mystique.html

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July 8, 2014 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 8th July
School libraries must be ‘fit for purpose’ says cross-party report from MPs
Libraries All Party Parliamentary Group says ‘it is vital that all schools have a good library to ensure children develop essential literacy and digital literacy skills’
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jul/08/school-libraries-cross-party-report-mps-libraries-all-party-parliamentary-group

THE BOOKSELLER : 8th July
Parliamentary group calls for school libraries data
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/parliamentary-group-calls-school-libraries-data.html

Express & Star : 8th July
Poll: Are (school) libraries still important for education in this day and age?
http://www.expressandstar.com/your-say/2014/07/08/poll-are-libraries-still-important-for-education-in-this-day-and-age/

BBC News : 8th July
Judicial review opens into Lincolnshire’s libraries’ plan
A judicial review into cutbacks to Lincolnshire libraries has been told the local authority has failed in its legal duty to provide a full service.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-28214302

The Lincolnite : 8th July
Lincs libraries campaigners conclude first day of judicial review
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/07/lincolnshire-library-campaigners-conclude-day-1-judicial-review/

Lincolnshire Echo : 8th July
Lincolnshire County Council rejected external offer to show how to run county libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-County-Council-rejected-external/story-21343020-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 8th July
Tweets from the High Court, Day 1
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/07/08/libraryjuicialreview-tweets-from-the-high-court-day-1/

Exmouth Journal : 7th July
Still no clear ideas to save Budleigh Salterton library
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/still_no_clear_ideas_to_save_library_1_3673057

Burton Mail : 8th July
Staffordshire | Councillors sceptical over library volunteers plan
It was announced last month that Barton under Needwood’s library was to be one of 24 run completely by communities as part of a shake-up of services.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Councillors-sceptical-over-library-volunteers-plan-20140708122252.htm

Stoke Sentinel : 8th July
Future of Staffordshire’s 24 libraries under threat unless volunteers can be found
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/12-week-consultation-launched-future/story-21340855-detail/story.html

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July 7, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 7th July
‘Thunderclap’ for Lincolnshire Libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/thunderclap-lincolnshire-libraries.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 7th July
Rallying Cry | And so begins Lincolnshire’s High Court Fight for Libraries
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/07/07/and-so-begins-lincolnshires-high-court-fight-for-libraries-libraryjudicialreview/

Lincolnshire Echo : 7th July
Save Lincolnshire Libraries: protest heads to the High Court in London
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-protest-heads-High/story-21339256-detail/story.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 7th July
Sir Peter Tapsell urged Lincolnshire County Council not to close libraries
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Sir-Peter-Tapsell-urged-Lincolnshire-County/story-21339312-detail/story.html

Staffordshire Newsletter : 7th July
Stafford residents to have their say on the future of libraries
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Stafford-residents-say-future-libraries/story-21339192-detail/story.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 7th July
Derbyshire faces cuts to library service
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/derbyshire-faces-cuts-library-service.html

BBC News : 7th July
Derbyshire County Council announces ‘toughest cuts in history’
The potential reductions include: Reducing staffing and opening hours for libraries, with less money for books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-28192365

Leicester Mercury : 7th July
No genuine consultation on future of our libraries
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/genuine-consultation-future-libraries/story-21337823-detail/story.html

Wrexham.com : 7th July
Community Trust Could Take Over Wrexham’s Cultural Services
http://www.wrexham.com/news/community-trust-could-take-over-wrexhams-cultural-services-45625.html

UKAuthority.com : 7th July
Public take to library e-books
A trial scheme to make e-books available to library users is a stunning success, one local council is reporting.
http://www.ukauthority.com/tabid/64/Default.aspx?id=4840

Police State USA : 6th July
Four librarians gagged and threatened with prison time under the Patriot Act
http://www.policestateusa.com/2014/librarians-gagged-patriot-act/

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July 6, 2014 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 6th July
Editorial | Less are taking part … but why?
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/07/less-are-taking-part-but-why.html

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 6th July
Library’s shelves emptied in Devon village over fears about closure
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/10949566/Librarys-shelves-emptied-in-Devon-village-over-fears-about-closure.html

North Devon Journal : 6th July
Hundreds gather to support Braunton Library’s Big Borrow event
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/8203-Hundreds-gather-support-Braunton-Library/story-21335469-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 5th July
Staffordshire | Silverdale residents campaign to save village library
“This isn’t a rich area, we’ve not got the money or the knowledge to run it ourselves, and we need the professionals to do their job. This is what we pay our taxes for.”
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Silverdale-residents-campaign-save-village/story-21331495-detail/story.html

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July 5, 2014 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News
Useful Statistics
See change in usage, borrowing, spending and number of libraries in England
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/useful/statistics

BBC News : 5th July
Devon villagers to empty library over cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-28169519

Leicester Mercury : 5th July
Council accused of passing buck in libraries row
“There is very little appetite in the villages for volunteers or the parish council to take the libraries on. It would be too much of a commitment both in terms of finance and time.”
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Council-accused-passing-buck-libraries-row/story-21330521-detail/story.html

Loughborough Echo : 5th July
Library petition signed by 2,000
“If you look across the whole volunteer sector, you have people running this, that and the other, in addition to run a library I do not think it is feasible.”
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/petition-against-library-closures-7359003

Hinckley Times : 5th July
Leicestershire | Charity model could save library service, say UKIP
UKIP’s take on how to preserve and possibly expand the public service takes inspiration from Suffolk County Council.
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/charity-model-could-save-library-7364022

Bourne Local : 5th July
Council accepts volunteer bid to run Deepings Library
“The county council chose deliberately to leave us with no option but to recruit volunteers to run the library.”
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/council-accepts-volunteer-bid-to-run-deepings-library-1-6160930

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July 4, 2014 admin No Comments

To everyone : There’s a Thunderclap for Lincolnshire Libraries here > Please join in!
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/13483-can-you-savelibraries-today?locale=en

BookBrunch: 4th July
Impassioned Sieghart is star turn at PLS annual meeting
http://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/article_free.asp?pid=impassioned_sieghart_is_star_turn_at_pls_annual_meeting

Leon’s Library Blog : 4th July
The insidious phrase
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/07/04/the-insidious-phrase/

Alan Gibbons Blog : 29th June
Does Labour have an independent library policy?
http://alangibbons.net/2014/06/does-labour-have-an-independent-library-policy/

London Evening Standard : 4th July
Tristram Hunt: The British Museum mustn’t throw out its history
At a time when libraries are closing across the country, the Reading Room stands as a lodestar for learning and culture.
http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/tristram-hunt-the-british-museum-mustnt-throw-out-its-history-9583943.html

New Statesman : 4th July
Sadiq Khan’s speech on the future of public services: full text
seems that councils may have omitted to tell him that Libraries are a statutory service?
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2014/07/sadiq-khans-speech-future-public-services-full-text

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 4th July
Novelist Kathy Lette to satirise the Justice Secretary for banning books being sent into prisons
The fictional Grayling ends up behind bars and goes mad because he is unable to read any books.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10945542/Kathy-Lette-to-inflict-poetic-justice-on-Chris-Grayling.html

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July 3, 2014 admin No Comments

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd July
Sir Peter Tapsell (Con MP) & Lincs Library Cuts
Councillor Stephen Palmer receives an answer to his Open Letter from the Father of the House
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/07/03/sir-peter-tapsell-con-mp-lincs-library-cuts/

The Journal : 3rd July
Ireland | Literacy to be targeted with the ‘priority it deserves’ at local level
http://www.thejournal.ie/literary-levels-right-to-read-programme-ireland-local-authorities-1550753-Jul2014/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 3rd July
LSSI secure contract, a Punk archive and ‘The State of Reference Collections’ report
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/lssi-secure-contract-punk-archive-and.html

Infoism : 3rd July
The future for libraries across Europe against a backdrop of ‘austerity’
In the UK, there has been a growth in so-called ‘community libraries’. The terminology appears harmless, but the reality is quite different.
Article commissioned by the Russian International Affairs Council and reproduced with their permission.
http://infoism.co.uk/2014/04/the-future-for-libraries-across-europe-against-a-backdrop-of-austerity/

Birmingham Post : 3rd July
Has Joe’s rich local legacy long since died?
Dr Chris Upton is Reader in Public History at Newman University Birmingham
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/chris-upton-joes-rich-local-7365358

LGA : 3rd July
People unhappy with how councils target spending, says research
http://www.localgov.co.uk/People-unhappy-with-how-councils-target-spending-says-research/36668

Wigan Today : 3rd July
Jobs axe at trust
Some services currently delivered by WLCT, such as libraries, heritage and the teams that maintain the borough’s green spaces, as well as some support services, will move back to the council.
http://www.wigantoday.net/news/local/jobs-axe-at-trust-1-6708107

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July 2, 2014 admin No Comments

MSN News : 2nd July
More children are enjoying reading
More than half of youngsters in the UK (53.3%) now say they enjoy reading “very much” or “quite a lot” – the highest level recorded by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) in eight years.
http://news.uk.msn.com/more-children-are-enjoying-reading

Star Tribune : 2nd July
Financial pressures will end World Book Night USA.
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/265528871.html

Enfield Independent : 2nd July
Palmers Green Library set to close for year-long makeover
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/11313778.Library_set_to_close_for_year_long_makeover/

Daily Record : 2nd July
East Renfrewshire Council leisure service transfer plans sparks job fears
When asked if existing terms and conditions would be honoured by the trust for a minimum period of time, she admitted: “Basically not.”
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/east-renfrewshire-council-leisure-service-3800705

Co-operative News : 1st July
Community shops sector continues to grow
… adding additional services to shops that go beyond a core retail offering – services such as book swaps and libraries, cafés, meeting rooms for clubs and societies, recycling centres, parcel collection and delivery points, bakeries, and community gardens.
http://www.thenews.coop/87017/news/general/community-shops-sector-continues-to-grow/#.U7P0s0AUpNE

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July 1, 2014 admin No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 1st July
Reply from the LibDem spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/07/01/reply-from-the-liberal-democrats/

THEY WORK FOR YOU
30/06 Parliamentary Q’s & Written Answers (Libraries)
1. Helen Goodman MP
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-06-30a.201600.h
2. Adam Afriyie MP
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-06-30a.201676.h

Devon UNISON
Have your say on future of Devon libraries
UNISON fears Devon County Council’s proposals on the future of the county’s library service will spell closures, cuts in opening hours and job losses.
http://www.devoncountyunison.org.uk/members/devon-county-council/have-your-say-on-future-of-devon-libraries/

Herts & Essex Observer : 1st July
Herts County Council proposes changes to library service
The proposed changes will go before cabinet on 14th July. The list includes:
• Three clear tiers of libraries – to clarify what customers can expect;
• Making more use of volunteers to support the delivery of library services;
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/News/Bishops-Stortford/Herts-County-Council-proposes-changes-to-library-service-20140701164946.htm

East Grinstead Courier : 1st July
Surrey | Plans to replace staff with volunteers at Lingfield Library lead to public outcry which could force rethink
http://www.eastgrinsteadcourier.co.uk/Lingfield-Library-paid-staff-public-outcry-plans/story-21284102-detail/story.html

Runcorn & Widnes World : 1st July
Halton’s four libraries could lose at least £400,000 as council faces £46m budget cuts
http://www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk/news/11310331.Halton_s_libraries_face_cut_in_opening_hours_as_council_strives_to_save___46m/?ref=var_0

Public Technology : 1st July
Welsh gov beats digital exclusion targets
It [the Progress Report] also found that there was risk to digital inclusion delivery from potential closures of public libraries across Wales. “Libraries provide critical infrastructure and support for digital inclusion within a trusted setting, so significant closures will reduce the number of venues where community based sessions could be delivered,” it said.
https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/news/welsh-government-beats-digital-exclusion-targets

Wales Online : 1st July
…. Just some of the services that ‘will no longer be viable’ after Welsh council cuts
“The cuts are falling disproportionately on leisure, libraries, culture, art, transport…and environmental health. The smaller services.”
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-council-cuts-local-government-7350960

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June 30, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 30th June
Authors speak out on Staffordshire libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/authors-speak-out-staffordshire-libraries.html

THE GUARDIAN : 30th June
Warnings over public services as local councils face funding shortfalls
Councils facing a funding gap of £5.8bn to March 2016, which could put services like libraries and leisure centres under threat (comments, inc one from Lincolnshire)
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/30/councils-warn-over-funding-shortfalls-service-cuts

Yahoo News : 30th June
Councils ‘face £5.8bn funding gap’
The organisation (LGA) said that, in spite of cuts, local authorities will continue to try to protect spending on adult social care next year as much as possible, which could be at the expense of popular services like buses, libraries and leisure centres.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/councils-face-5-8bn-funding-gap-041257049.html#FGBaDeu

Pew Research Center : 30th June
7 surprises about libraries in our surveys
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/06/30/7-surprises-about-libraries-in-our-surveys/

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser : 30th June
Government advisor says rural pubs and libraries should merge
comments
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Government-advisor-says-rural-pubs-and-libraries-should-merge

Lincolnshire Echo : 30th June
Save Lincolnshire Libraries say there is still time for county council to change its mind
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-say-time-county/story-21309326-detail/story.html

The Star : 29th June
Sheffield library plan deadline extended
The council said that it expected a business plan would be submitted for ‘every library vulnerable to closure’.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/sheffield-library-plan-deadline-extended-1-6700876

Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News : 30th June
Council chiefs to weigh up library service options across Halton as Government cuts continue to bite
http://www.runcornandwidnesweeklynews.co.uk/news/council-chiefs-weigh-up-library-7344225

Southern Reporter : 30th June
Scottish Borders | Consultation fails to find trust opposition
http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/what-s-on/consultation-fails-to-find-trust-opposition-1-3461286

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June 29, 2014 admin No Comments

BBC One Midlands : 29th June
On iPlayer : BBC Sunday Politics Show
Libraries > @ 47.12 mins in – & continues with Alan Gibbons’s interview @ 50.15 mins in
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b046v7xb/sunday-politics-west-midlands-29062014 …

CLIK : 29th June
Campaigning for Libraries in Kent
new …. They are also on Twitter @clik_kent
http://clikent.wordpress.com/

Keith Parkins : 28th June
Volunteering no excuse for exploitation
There is a world of difference between a community voluntarily getting together to carry out an activity of mutual benefit to the local community, to a rearguard action by a community to defend its assets against action by a repressive central authority.
https://medium.com/dark-mountain/volunteering-no-excuse-for-exploitation-6da7dd0b6dc

Lincolnshire Echo : 29th June
Library users concerned over disappearance of physical books despite rise in e-books in Lincolnshire
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Library-users-concerned-disappearance-physical/story-21295054-detail/story.html

Walsall Advertiser : 28th June
Walsall Council call for community to run public services amid £85m savings move
Cash-strapped Walsall Council are calling on communities to run parks, community buildings and libraries for them – as they face having to save millions of pounds.
http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/Walsall-Council-community-run-public-services/story-21299261-detail/story.html

USA | Sun Times : 27th June
A computer for every student solves nothing
Research > “The very tool designed to level the playing field is, in fact, un-leveling it”
http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/28344091-452/a-computer-for-every-student-solves-nothing.html#.U65OU0AUpNE

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June 27, 2014 admin No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 27th June
Save libraries by putting them in the pub, says the man tasked by Government to save them
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/save-libraries-by-putting-them-in-the-pub-says-the-man-tasked-by-government-to-save-them-9569208.html

Public Libraries News : 26th June
Editorial | Sieghart plans out our future: plus strike action and volunteers walking out
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/sieghart-plans-out-our-future-plus-strike-action-and-volunteers-walking-out.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 27th June
Volunteers standing down and a Literary Map of Dundee
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/volunteers-standing-down-and-literary.html …

Save Lincs Libraries : 27th June
12 Volunteers step down in Alford, Lincolnshire
additional detail
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/06/27/12-library-volunteers-step-down-in-alford-lincolnshire/

Exmouth Journal : 27th June
Library usage figures questioned
The fate of Budleigh Salterton Library could be decided by figures which make it appear far less popular than it really is, it has been claimed.
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/library_usage_figures_questioned_1_3659245

Loughborough Echo : 27th June
Leicestershire | Petition bid to save village library
“My fear is that it will impact on the disadvantaged in our society and there has not been any equality assessment on this. It is going to hit young families, the elderly and disabled.”
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/petition-save-library-closure-7321518

Save Braunton Library : 27th June
Devon | Save Braunton Library Campaign launches consultation with local children
http://www.aboutbraunton.com/save-braunton-library-campaign-launches-consultation-local-children/

Kilburn Times : 26th June
Brent Council accused of allowing former library building to fall into disrepair
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/brent_council_accused_of_allowing_former_library_building_to_fall_into_disrepair_1_3658412

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June 26, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th June
Pubs could deliver more future library services
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/pubs-could-deliver-more-future-library-services.html

LGA Magazine
by William Sieghart – ‘Future Libraries’
http://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/first-features/-/journal_content/56/10180/6287803/NEWS

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 26th June
Dawn of the Unread, Merrick Cockell, franchising & Sieghart’s message to the LGA http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/dawn-of-unread-merrick-cockell.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 26th June
Alford library blow as volunteers stand down
“It highlights to me the sustainability issue of volunteers and also how much you can push them before they say enough is enough. Most of the 12 will be carrying on with volunteering with other organisations in the Town.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Alford-library-blow-volunteers-stand/story-21296069-detail/story.html

Business News : 26th June
Manchester Central Library opens new Business and IP Centre after £48 million refurbishment
https://bdaily.co.uk/environment/26-06-2014/manchester-central-library-opens-new-business-and-ip-centre-after-48-million-refurbishment/

Crawley Observer : 26th June
Digital library launched in Crawley
http://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/local/digital-library-launched-in-crawley-1-6143491

Preston Citizen : 26th June
Lancashire | New Eccleston library ready for the community
After spending several months in temporary accommodation, the library has moved into a brand new building that is part of a new shopping complex.
http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/11300208.New_Eccleston_library_ready_for_the_community/

Express & Star : 26th June
Wolverhampton council boss: £25m cuts backed ‘with deep regret’
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/06/26/wolverhampton-council-boss-25m-cuts-backed-with-deep-regret/

Exeter Express & Echo : 25th June
Fears for the future of local libraries across East Devon
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Fears-future-local-libraries-East-Devon/story-21284059-detail/story.html

Cratus Communications : 24th June
Sir Merrick Cockell to lead Cratus from July
“I am delighted to be joining Cratus at such an exciting time in their development. Having observed their work with John Laing pioneering contracted-out library services, I know that they are one of the few companies that truly understand how local government works.”
http://www.cratus.co.uk/portfolio/sir-merrick-cockell-lead-cratus-july

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June 25, 2014 admin No Comments

Please Note!
BBC One | Politics Show – 11:00 a.m, this Sunday (29 June)
Libraries | Guests: Alan Gibbons, the Conservative MP for Meriden, Caroline Spelman, and the Labour MP for Telford, David Wright.

BBC News : 25th June
Library campaigners throw the book at local councils
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27996798

THE GUARDIAN : 25th June
Ethical concerns must be built into public service commissioning
Nolan’s seven principles of public life should apply to all who deliver public services, whether public, private or voluntary
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/25/ethical-concerns-public-service-commissioning

BBC News : 25th June
Wrexham council idea to sell adverts on staff uniform
A report says advertising could also be put on the sides of buildings, TVs in school canteens and libraries, t shirts and other clothing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-28012684

Wales Online : 25th June
Community, business and charity groups to take over buildings RCT council closed down
A number of libraries and centres across Rhondda Cynon Taff which were closed due to council austerity measures will now open under community ownership.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/community-business-charity-groups-take-7320886

Leicester Mercury : 24th June
Campaigners fighting to save Mountsorrel and Rothley libraries collect 500 names on petition
“This isn’t an affluent place and there aren’t the people with time on their hands who could help run the library.”
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Campaigners-fighting-save-Mountsorrel-Rothley/story-21281458-detail/story.html

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Parliament.uk : 23rd June
Questions | Public Libraries – Helen Goodman MP. Responses – Ed Vaizey MP
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmhansrd/cm140623/text/140623w0003.htm#1406246000030

Newmarket News : 24th June
West Suffolk | Forest Heath to benefit from almost £1 million in arts funding from Arts Council England
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Newmarket/Forest-Heath-to-benefit-from-almost-1-million-in-arts-funding-from-Arts-Council-England-20140624134247.htm

Brighton & Hove News : 24th June
Shh! Brighton and Hove bucks trend by opening libraries as others to fight to keep theirs http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2014/06/24/shh-brighton-and-hove-bucks-trend-by-opening-libraries-as-others-to-fight-to-keep-theirs/31085

Save Lincs Libraries : 24th June
Library campaigners respond to council’s £41million underspend
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/06/24/library-campaigners-respond-to-councils-41million-underspend/

About My Area : 24th June
Best Council Team Win For Northants Library Service
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northamptonshire/Towcester/NN12/News/Local-News/274641-Best-Council-Team-Win-For-Northants-Library-Service

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Public Libraries News : 22nd June
Quelle Horreur: further reflections on the differences between the French and English public library services
For them, England is fast becoming a horror story to tell each other in the staff room and an object lesson in how not to run a library service.
Ian Anstice was invited to Paris last week to speak to the Association des Bibliothecaires de France about the English experience with volunteer libraries.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/quelle-horreur-further-reflections-on-the-differences-between-the-french-and-english-public-library-services.html

THE GUARDIAN : 23rd June
When the UK goes ‘digital by default’, who will be left behind?
“I don’t own a computer and I am reliant on my local library,” he said. “You can book two hour blocks of internet use in advance, but if you just turn up you can only use it for 15 minutes.”
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/23/when-the-uk-goes-digital-by-default-who-will-be-left-behind

Leon’s Library Blog : 23rd June
Time to make a noise!
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/06/23/time-to-make-a-noise/

The Conversation : 23rd June
Australia | We like e-readers – but library users are still borrowing books
There are some 181 million items loaned every year by the nation’s 1,500 public libraries, branches, mobile libraries and other service points but, according to the latest survey-based report from the ALIA, for the majority of these libraries ebook loans represent less than 1% of the total.
http://theconversation.com/we-like-e-readers-but-library-users-are-still-borrowing-books-28247

Croydon Advertiser : 23rd June
Ashburton Library faces uncertain future after new council pulls out of sale deal
http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Deal-sell-old-library-church-scrapped/story-21263709-detail/story.html

Torquay Herald Express : 23rd June
South Devon residents fight to save libraries
Townsfolk across South Devon were worried about the loss, not just of access to books and audio books for the young, the elderly and those who are not able to or can’t afford to make a round-trip to Totnes or Newton Abbot to access a library, but also of the computers which are heavily used by jobseekers searching for work and others who don’t have internet access at home.
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/South-Devon-residents-fight-save-libraries/story-21277915-detail/story.html

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Loughborough Echo : 22nd June
Libraries petitions amid closure fears
Concerns have been voiced that volunteers will not be found and both village libraries will close.
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/rothley-mountsorrel-library-petitions-launched-7289500

Local Government Lawyer : 19th June
Address Seven Principles of Public Life in contracts, says standards watchdog
The Cabinet Office should ensure that ethical standards reflecting the Seven Principles of Public Life are addressed in contractual arrangements with those who deliver public services, the Committee on Standards in Public Life has said.
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18930%3Aaddress-seven-principles-of-public-life-in-contracts-says-standards-watchdog&catid=53&Itemid=21

Report > Ethical Standards for Providers of Public Services : June 2014
http://www.public-standards.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CSPL_EthicalStandards_web.pdf

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TES : 20th June
How to save libraries from the e-predators
Claire Fox is director of the Institute of Ideas
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storyCode=6434256

Stourbridge News : 20th June
Staffordshire | MP worried about Kinver Library volunteer plan
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/11289607.MP_worried_about_Kinver_Library_volunteer_plan/?ref=var_0

Exmouth Journal : 20th June
Libraries figures need second look
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/exmouth-life/libraries_figures_need_second_look_1_3647558

Torquay Herald Express : 20th June
Kingskerswell group brainstorms ideas to save local library
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Kingskerswell-group-brainstorms-ideas-save-local/story-21270000-detail/story.html

Culture Media & Sport Committee : 10th June
Q167 Chair: Of course you have recently taken responsibility for museums and libraries as well. How has that fitted into the Arts Council portfolio and what are you doing in that area?
http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/culture-media-and-sport-committee/work-of-the-arts-council-england/oral/10610.html

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North Devon Journal : 19th June
All libraries face changes in light of proposed cuts warns councillor
A councillor has warned that even libraries presumed safe from cuts could face changes.
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/libaries-face-changes-light-proposed-cuts-warns/story-21262951-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 19th June
Staffordshire County Council launching library consultation
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Staffordshire-County-Council-launching-library/story-21259375-detail/story.html

Lancashire Evening Post : 19th June
New library building is officially opened
Eccleston Library has officially opened the doors of its newly-built premises.
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/new-library-building-is-officially-opened-1-6682795

Redditch Advertiser : 19th June
Worcestershire | Redditch Library could undergo transformation and house more services
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/11284388.Redditch_Library_could_undergo_transformation/

Wembley Matters : 17th June
Kensal Rise Library development decision deferred pending legal advice on fraud
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/kensal-rise-library-development.html

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THE BOOKSELLER : 18th June
15 libraries under threat in Wirral
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/15-libraries-under-threat-wirral.html

Liverpool Echo : 18th June
Wirral council insists it has ‘no plans’ to close libraries but says it is ‘exploring all options’
The report states that having groups run libraries would be preferable to “total loss”.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wirral-council-insists-no-plans-7286567

Wirral Globe : 18th June
Wirral Council chief steps in to deny library ‘closure plan’
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/11284594.Wirral_Council_chief_steps_in_to_deny_library__closure_plan_/

The Courier : 18th June
Perth | Campaigners ‘fight on’ to save West Mill Street Library
Campaigners are to take their fight to have a Perth library reopened to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/campaigners-fight-on-to-save-west-mill-street-library-1.428564

Computer Weekly
A digital Magna Carta – is Tim Berners-Lee on the right track?
A clear, guaranteed right to internet access does not yet exist in the UK but as the web becomes embedded in daily life, access will become a necessity, not a “nice to have”. The terms of the rights are crucial – should an individual have the right to internet access at home, or is access through places such as public libraries sufficient? If access through public libraries is sufficient, how should that be funded?
http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/A-digital-Magna-Carta-is-Tim-Berners-Lee-on-the-right-track

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