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June 17, 2014 No Comments

Liverpool Echo : 17th June
Many of Wirral libraries at risk of closure under council plans
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/many-wirral-libraries-risk-closure-7282695

Wirral Globe : 16th June
Community groups asked to takeover management of Wirral libraries
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/11280221.Community_groups_asked_to_takeover_management_of_Wirral_libraries/

THE BOOKSELLER : 17th June
Librarians launch crowdfunded festival 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/librarians-launch-crowdfunded-festival.html

DAILY MIRROR : 16th June
Coalition cuts now targeting well loved local libraries as almost 500 affected 
inc a Poll – Are the Coalition right to close down libraries?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/coalition-cuts-now-targeting-well-3707174

Stoke Sentinel : 17th June
Staffordshire | ‘Our library review is not a closure programme being driven by money’
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/library-review-closure-programme-driven-money/story-21246071-detail/story.html

Basingstoke Gazette : 17th June
Hampshire | Library changes are not finished yet
Library bosses say “all options are open” on the future of the service in Hampshire.
http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/politics/11280474.Library_changes_are_not_finished_yet/

Sleaford Standard : 17th June
Library service see an upturn in county 
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/library-service-see-an-upturn-in-county-1-6126115

S W Londoner : 17th June
Vince Cable visits Twickenham Library to promote family reading 
http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/17062855-vince-cable-visits-twickenham-library-promote-family-reading

Question Everything : 15th June
Post Library Campaign AGM thoughts 
One of the contentious views was should we help library users who in the face of closure are trying to save their library by volunteering.
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/post-library-campaign-agm-thoughts.html

Pile of books

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June 16, 2014 No Comments

Ciara Eastell Speech to SCL Seminar – June 5, 2014
http://www.goscl.com/wp-content/uploads/Ciaras-speech.pdf

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 16th June
The SCL and volunteer-led libraries
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/the-scl-and-volunteer-led-libraries.html

West Briton : 16th June
Mobile library service likely to be axed in Cornwall
Cornwall has come one step closer to losing its mobile libraries after councillors voted to axe the service.
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Mobile-library-service-likely-axed-Cornwall/story-21243742-detail/story.html


The Journal : 16th June
Cornwall | How library volunteers in Jesmond are writing their own stories
It’s been 18 months since the residents of Jesmond, Newcastle, took over the running of their library from the city council.  They’ve done well but  …
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/how-library-volunteers-jesmond-writing-7270774


Express & Star : 16th June
£54,000 spin chief recruited by cash strapped Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton City Council appointed Ian Fegan as its head of communications in April, just after a budget came into effect that imposed swingeing cuts on services and slashed the opening hours of libraries.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2014/06/16/54000-spin-chief-recruited-by-cash-strapped-council/


The Lincolnite : 15th June
Lincoln libraries campaigner cuts ponytail for judicial review legal fund
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/06/lincoln-library-campaigner-cuts-ponytail-charity/

library photo

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June 14, 2014 No Comments

Express & Star : 14th June
Editorial | Libraries are our cultural soul, now who will save them?
I barely have the time to read novels as it is, let alone run a library.
http://www.expressandstar.com/comment-and-opinion/2014/06/14/libraries-are-our-cultural-soul-now-who-will-save-them/

Express & Echo : 14th June
Exeter’s refurbished library attracts nearly 800 new members in two weeks 
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Exeter-s-refurbished-library-attracts-nearly-800/story-21232725-detail/story.html

Western Gazette : 13th June
Are libraries to be the dinosaurs of the digital age?
I thoroughly disagree with the assumption
http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/VIEW-libraries-dinosaurs-digital-age/story-21231519-detail/story.html

Lichfield Mercury : 13th June
Staffordshire | ‘Radical’ change for libraries in Lichfield and Burntwood?
http://www.lichfieldmercury.co.uk/County-launch-consultation-libraries/story-21223204-detail/story.html

The Argus : 13th June
Jubilee Library is second most visited in England
“We would urge residents, local organisations, groups and services to get actively involved in the next round of consultations to ensure we continue to meet the needs of all our communities and that we continue to represent good value for money.”
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11275278.Jubilee_Library_is_second_most_visited_in_England/?ref=nt

BCL interior

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June 13, 2014 No Comments

BBC News Magazine : 13th June
A Point of View: What happens when a library falls silent
A L Kennedy is a writer and performer. Among her works is Day, which won the Costa Book of the Year in 2007
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27795832

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th June
The Bookseller’s Rising Stars 2014
Tom Roper is the only librarian selected for this year’s list of 42 Rising Stars published by The Bookseller in association with Frankfurter Buchmesse.
http://www.thebookseller.com/feature/booksellers-rising-stars-2014.html

Local Gov Lawyer : 12th June
Council to re-open library after claimant given permission for judicial review
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18828%3Acouncil-to-re-open-library-after-claimant-given-permission-for-judicial-review&catid=56&Itemid=24

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 13th June
Text of Mr Ronald V Edwards’s impassioned appeal for Nettleham Library
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/06/13/an-impassional-appeal-for-nettleham-library/

Leicester Mercury : 13th June
Campaign against Leicestershire County Council plan to get volunteers to run rural libraries
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Campaign-Leicestershire-County-Council-plan/story-21230614-detail/story.html

Pile of books

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June 12, 2014 No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 12th June
CILIP Governance: fit for the future?
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/06/12/cilip-governance-fit-for-the-future/

Midweek Herald : 12th June
Huge turnout at ‘save our library’ meeting
And they presented surprised officials with a cost breakdown – based on the authority’s own figures – to show that under-threat Axminster library actually offers better value for taxpayers’ money than any other in Devon.
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/huge_turnout_at_save_our_library_meeting_1_3639557

A Little Bit of Stone : 12th June
Staffordshire | Stone library future secure in new plans
http://alittlebitofstone.com/2014/06/12/stone-library-future-secure-in-new-plans/

Maidenhead Advertiser : 12th June
Less library book borrowing but borough business is booming
http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/Less-library-book-borrowing-but-borough-business-booming-11062014.htm

Advertiser & Review : 12th June
Towcester, Northants | High-tech facility will be library’s new home
But the library, which will be bigger with improved access to technology, will be the centrepiece when it opens its doors in March 2015.
http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/local/high-tech-facility-will-be-library-s-new-home-1-6116427

BCL interior

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June 11, 2014 No Comments

Crowdfunder
The National Public Library Festival
celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the 1964 Public Libraries Act
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/National-Public-Libraries-Festival

The Echo : 11th June
Libraries closure plans are on hold
Controversial plans to shut libraries or staff them with volunteers have been stopped – just a day after new leaders took over at Southend Council.
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/11268567.New_Southend_Council_leaders_put_library_closure_plans_on_hold/

Express & Star : 11th June
Concern raised on future of libraries in Staffordshire
Fears have been raised over the burden being placed on volunteers …
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/06/11/concern-raised-on-future-of-libraries-in-staffordshire/

Staffordshire Newsletter : 11th June
Communities in Gnosall, Penkridge and Stafford asked to run their local libraries
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Communities-Gnosall-Penkridge-Stafford-asked-run/story-21217744-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 11th June
Staffordshire | Burton’s library has major role to play in the future
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Burtons-library-has-major-role-to-play-in-the-future-20140611130728.htm

Books

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June 10, 2014 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 9th June
Editorial | Shadow minister Helen Goodman MP shows an interest
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/shadow-minister-helen-goodman-mp-shows-an-interest.html

Question Everything : 10th June
Power to the People
How are you supposed to represent people when you haven’t asked them for their views?
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/power-to-people.html

THE GUARDIAN : 10th June
Libraries’ online books database protected under ‘fair use’, court rules 
Universities and research libraries that created a searchable online database for millions of books did not violate copyright protections belonging to authors whose works were scanned, a US appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/10/libraries-online-database-books-copyright

Rhondda People : 10th June
Rhondda Library closure REVERSED as Rhondda Cynon Taf Council backs down from legal battle
http://www.rhonddapeople.com/rhondda-library-closure-reversed-as-rhondda-cynon-taff-council-backs-down-from-legal-battle/

Wales Online : 10th June
Campaigners’ joy at shock u-turn by council to keep their library open
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/campaigners-joy-shock-u-turn-council-7246559 

Gloucestershire Echo : 10th June
Editorial | Voluntary groups need help to work on county council’s radical plans
http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/ECHO-COMMENT-Voluntary-groups-needs-help-work/story-21211079-detail/story.html

BBC News : 10th June
Staffordshire County Council looks at future of libraries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27787112

Express & Star : 10th June
Libraries in Staffs to be run by community groups
details
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/06/10/libraries-in-staffordshire-to-be-run-by-community-groups/

Stoke Sentinel : 10th June
Residents called in to help shape future of Staffordshire’s libraries
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Residents-called-help-shape-future-Staffordshire/story-21212484-detail/story.html

Books on shelves

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June 9, 2014 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 9th June
Labour’s Goodman warns on library volunteers
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/labours-goodman-warns-library-volunteers.html

SCL Annual Report 2013/14
http://www.goscl.com/wp-content/uploads/SCL-ANNUAL-REPORT-2013-14-final1.pdf

Welsh public libraries review 
Call for evidence
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymal/libraries/public-libraries-review/?skip=1&lang=en

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 9th June
Lynne Truss | Is there still hope for public libraries? 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/10875869/Is-there-still-hope-for-public-libraries.html

Bromsgrove Advertiser : 9th June
More than 4,300 volunteers helping Worcestershire County Council out
… including 406 in libraries.  …. By 2018 the council is looking to hand 85 per cent its services to new providers, shedding 1,500 in-house jobs.
http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/11265539.More_than_4_300_volunteers_helping_Worcestershire_County_Council_out/?ref=var_0

Leicester Mercury : 9th June
‘A fiver to keep library open’ – the choice facing Burbage residents as Leicestershire County Council cuts bite
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/fiver-library-open-choice-facing-Burbage/story-21206952-detail/story.html

Exmouth Journal : 9th June
New site sought for Exmouth Library
A DCC spokesman said although relocation options were being explored, the council could not yet discuss them, but the initial reaction was good, with 75 per cent of people consulted supporting the idea.
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/new_site_sought_for_exmouth_library_1_3634960

Western Morning News : 7th June
Cornwall | Endorsement for library service as it faces major budget cut 
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Endorsement-library-service-faces-major-budget/story-21204091-detail/story.html

The Scottish Library and Information Council : October 2013
Report: The Impact of School Libraries on Learning
A critical review of UK and international evidence published since 2001 linking school libraries to educational achievement, attainment and learning in secondary education
http://www.scottishlibraries.org/storage/sectors/schools/SLIC_RGU_Impact_of_School_Libraries_2013.pdf?dm_i=22FB%2c2IDTW%2cFIYXR9%2c9585P%2c1

Stephen’s Lighthouse : 9th June
US Public Libraries See Light After Years of Cuts
http://stephenslighthouse.com/2014/06/06/us-public-libraries-see-light-after-years-of-cuts/

books

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June 7, 2014 No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 7th June
Reply from Helen Goodman
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/06/07/reply-from-helen-goodman/

Spalding Guardian : 7th June
Authority’s £40m could save libraries
“They have collected £40million more than they needed to spend yet they are telling us they can’t keep the libraries open for the sake of £1.9million.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/authority-s-40m-could-save-libraries-1-6100673

BBC News : 6th June
Trust could run Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Park and Castle 
A not-for-profit trust could take over responsibility for some of Merthyr Tydfil’s council-run services in a bid to save £330,000 a year.  Cyfarthfa Park and Castle as well as libraries and leisure centres could be handed over to the new organisation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-27739819

Ipswich Star : 7th June
Futura Park John Lewis at home store makes presentation to Suffolk Libraries
Department stores firm John Lewis is to work in partnership with Suffolk Libraries on the Get Connect initiative to promote library eBooks and eReaders.
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/ipswich_futura_park_john_lewis_at_home_store_makes_presentation_to_suffolk_libraries_1_3632060

Books

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June 6, 2014 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 5th June
Editorial | The Vaizey Network: 120 discuss the future of public libraries
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/the-vaizey-network-120-discuss-the-future-of-public-libraries.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 6th June
SCL Conference 2014: Ed Vaizey 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/06/06/scl-conference-2014-ed-vaizey/

Aberdare Online : 6th June
Rhondda Cynon Taf | Library protestors can take case to judicial review 
The judicial review hearing will take place in Cardiff on 18th June.
http://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/content/library-protestors-can-take-case-judicial-review

Barry & District News : 5th June
Letter | Library Proposals
The Vale of Glamorgan proposals also implied that before our librarian lost her job she would be asked to recruit and train local volunteers to take her place. We feel that’s an appalling position to put any employee in.
http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/letters/11257866.Library_proposals/

BlogPreston : 6th June
Preston library hours proposal sees evening opening times slashed
http://blogpreston.co.uk/2014/06/preston-library-hours-proposal-sees-evening-opening-times-slashed/

Harrogate News : 6th June
North Yorkshire | Celebration as volunteers take on greater role 
The programme – “2020 North Yorkshire” – envisages a smaller, more flexible council enabling and supporting communities to deliver for themselves – running more libraries for example; …”
http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2014/06/06/celebration-volunteers-take-greater-role/

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June 5, 2014 No Comments

BBC Radio 4 – tomorrow night
The writer A L Kennedy will be talking about cuts to libraries and the importance of books Radio Four, at 8.50pm on Friday’s “A Point of View”

Voices for The Library : 5th June
Society of Chief Librarians Re-Imagining Libraries Seminar
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2014/06/society-of-chief-librarians-re-imagining-libraries-seminar/

North Devon Journal : 5th June
Libraries still have a big role in 21st century society, says MP Nick Harvey 
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Libraries-big-role-21st-century-society/story-21188079-detail/story.html

North Devon Gazette : 5th June
‘Vital first win’ for Braunton Library
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/vital_first_win_for_braunton_library_1_3631281

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 5th June
Karl McCartney MP Discusses Save Lincolnshire Libraries
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/06/05/karl-mccartney-mp-discusses-save-lincolnshire-libraries/

Burton Mail : 5th June
Leicestershire | Library change plans get a huge response
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Library-change-plans-get-a-huge-response-20140605110219.htm

Huddersfield Examiner : 5th June
Kirklees | Denby Dale Library vision a step closer after agreement signing
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/denby-dale-library-vision-step-7220301

The Star : 5th June
Enterprise Zone will create thousands of jobs in Doncaster
“We’ve got a clear marker that we don’t want to see libraries closed. Thankfully at the moment we have an abundance of volunteers to run them.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/enterprise-zone-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-in-doncaster-1-6654077

Leicester Mercury : 4th June
Downloading sheet music not an option
In short, central music libraries are the only way to meet this need.
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Downloading-sheet-music-option/story-21184438-detail/story.html


View from Online : 4th June
Devonshire | COLYTON: Community could take lead at library after budget cuts
http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/32485/21/1/colyton-community-could-take-lead-at-library


THE BOOKSELLER : 29th May
Education by stealth
Natalie Wade is the director of Small Green Shoots – a creative consultancy with a mission to change the lives of young people, working in partnership with Library Services
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/education-stealth.html

Kilburn Library

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June 4, 2014 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 4th June
Libraries’ economic contribution ‘can only be measured long-term’
Public libraries have an economic impact on their communities that far exceeds their “traditional perception”, according to a report released by Arts Council England (ACE).
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/libraries-economic-contribution-can-only-be-measured-long-term.html
ACE Report:
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/browse-advice-and-guidance/evidence-review-economic-contribution-libraries

Public Libraries News : 3rd June
Editorial | When technology makes things worse, it’s probably because we’re doing it wrong
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/when-technology-makes-things-worse-its-probably-because-were-doing-it-wrong.html

THE GUARDIAN : 4th June
Books do furnish a room – but not for much longer if Jeff Bezos has his way
Has attracted some comment
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/04/books-jeff-bezos-kindle-amazon-ebooks?commentpage=1

Now Bath : 4th June
Councillors To Vote On Local Council Cooperation
http://www.nowbath.co.uk/news/councillors-vote-local-council-cooperation-56999/

View From Online : 4th June
AXMINSTER: Call for town to turn out in force to oppose library downgrading
http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/32487/21/1/axminster-call-for-town-to-turn-out-in-force

Lincolnshire Echo : 4th June
Lincolnshire County Council slammed for library closures with £41 million in the bank
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-County-Council-slammed-library/story-21186762-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 4th June
Save Lincolnshire Libraries Fund passes £2000 mark
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/06/04/save-lincolnshire-libraries-fund-passes-2000-mark/ 

The Journal : 4th June
Lending rise in Newcastle as e-books are trialled in libraries 
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/ebook-borrowing-soars-newcastle-libraries-7211515

Herefordshire Council : 4th June
Partnership saves library opening times
But – Herefordshire campaigners report, on Twitter @savelibservices : “What this news update fails to point out is that 3 more Herefordshire Libraries rely on volunteers to keep them open”
http://newsroom.herefordshire.gov.uk/2014/june/partnership-saves-library-opening-times.aspx

Blackburn Citizen : 4th June
East Lancs library users asked views
http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/news/11255279.East_Lancs_library_users_asked_views/

Virtual Lancaster : 3rd June
Library opening hours under review 
http://virtual-lancaster.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/library-opening-hours-under-review.html

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June 3, 2014 No Comments

ITV News : 3rd June
Leicestershire | Council consults public as it looks to cut library budget
It will continue to run 16 of the most used libraries but are asking people if they would be willing to run the smaller ones voluntarily.
http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2014-06-03/council-consults-public-as-it-looks-to-cut-library-budget/

The Lincolnite : 2nd June
Lincolnshire libraries campaigners set up fund for judicial review fees
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/06/lincolnshire-libraries-campaign-needs-7-5k-legal-aid/

Bristol Post : 3rd June
Letter | Taking out DVDs from Bristol Central Library now takes much longer
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Reader-s-letter-Taking-DVDs-Bristol-Central/story-21179011-detail/story.html

The Star : 3rd June
New leader of Sheffield opposition is revealed
The party will continue to campaign on the controversial issue of closing libraries
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/new-leader-of-sheffield-opposition-is-revealed-1-6650942

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June 2, 2014 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 2nd June
Support for statutory school libraries grows
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/support-statutory-school-libraries-grows.html

Public Libraries News : 1st June
Public Library Standards in England
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/useful/documents/public-library-standards-in-England

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 2nd June
Volunteer limitations 
‘Volunteering has been our Achilles heel’ – A report about a Portas pilot in Lincs
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/volunteer-limitations.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 2nd June
Lincolnshire councillor Stephen Palmer to donate allowance increase to library campaign fund
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-councillor-Stephen-Palmer-donate/story-21176187-detail/story.html 

Nottingham Post : 2nd June
Carol Lovejoy: Do libraries have to be quite so noisy?
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Carol-Lovejoy-libraries-quite-noisy/story-21175010-detail/story.html

Penarth Times : 2nd June
Councillor defends Dinas Powys library service
“The community council hopes that ways can be found to ensure that libraries continue to be staffed by professionals.”
http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/11249762.Councillor_defends_Dinas_Powys_library_service/

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June 1, 2014 No Comments

BBC News : 1st June
Save Lincolnshire Libraries establishes fighting fund
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-27655027

Herts & Essex Observer : 1st June
Essex | £1m new fund to support voluntary groups & projects aimed at strengthening community-led activityhttp://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/News/Uttlesford/New-fund-to-support-Essex-charities-receives-1m-boost-20140601173005.htm

Wales Online : 1st June
Angry protesters chain themselves to bookshelves in last ditch attempt to save library 
Police were called after a group of campaigners chained themselves up at Rhydyfelin Library, near Pontypridd
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/rhydyfelin-library-rhondda-cynon-taf-7200185

Business-Cloud.com : 1st June
Changes to UK copyright law come into action
The claim from the UK Government is that these changes will generate £250m for the UK economy over the next 10 years. With the press release claiming that the new regulations will save libraries, archives and museums around £26m per year or £260m over the same period, it is questionable as to where, beyond these saving, the financial benefits are to be found.
http://www.business-cloud.com/articles/news/uk-copyright-changes-force

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May 30, 2014 No Comments

Save Croydon Libraries : 30th May
Carillion’s Curse…part 1  
http://soslibrary.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/carillions-cursepart-1.html

The Echo : 30th May
‘Rainbow coalition’ could scrap Tory schemes
Controversial plans to build a seawall in Shoebury, close care homes and remove librarians could be scrapped under a new rainbow administration at Southend Council.
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/11245235.Southend__Rainbow_coalition__could_scrap_Tory_schemes_including_the_Shoebury_Seawall/

Cornish Times : 30th May
Cuts hit library opening hours
http://www.looe-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=17958&headline=Cuts%20hit%20library%20opening%20hours

PutneySW15 : 29th May
Plans for Putney Library to become cultural centre
http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&page=conputneylibrary001.htm

Sleaford Standard : 29th May
Donation of £1,000 to support library campaigners in legal challenge
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/donation-of-1-000-to-support-library-campaigners-in-legal-challenge-1-6088921

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May 29, 2014 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 29th May
Can the public sector go ‘digital by default’?
Making available statistics on library usage and costs had helped one local authority show why it made sense to close libraries in certain areas in order to protect other services, as well as persuading people that they needed to make better use of the services they had.
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/may/29/public-sector-digital-by-default

Barry & District News : 29th May
Vale of Glamorgan | Library staff issue volunteer concerns 
http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/11242887.Library_staff_issue_volunteer_concerns/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 29th May
Save Lincolnshire Libraries receives £1000 boost from The Library Campaign
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/05/29/save-lincolnshire-libraries-receives-1000-boost-from-the-library-campaign/
Donate here > http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/donate/

Inside Croydon : 29th May
Library deal questioned as council blacklists the blacklisters
http://insidecroydon.com/2014/05/29/library-deal-questioned-as-council-blacklists-the-blacklisters/

North Devon Gazette : 29th May
County promises to ‘look again’ at Braunton Library
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/county_promises_to_look_again_at_braunton_library_1_3621213

Book shelves

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May 28, 2014 No Comments

Nottingham Post : 28th May
Volunteers lead way as Bakersfield library escapes the axe 
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Volunteers-lead-way-library-escapes-axe/story-21151066-detail/story.html

Worksop Guardian : 27th May
Notts: Council to explore community partnership libraries
There is also the potential for a small number of ‘mini-library’ access points
http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local/notts-council-to-explore-community-partnership-libraries-1-6640012

Kilburn Times : 28th May
Brent Conservative leader vows to hold the council to account
“Library closures are still a major issue and we will endeavour to support the campaigners and reopen the libraries with community support.”
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/brent_conservative_leader_vows_to_hold_the_council_to_account_1_3619166

Cook books

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May 27, 2014 No Comments

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 27th May
Oxfordshire | Downton Abbey saves village library with £20,000 donation
“The money has enabled us to keep a professional library open.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/downton-abbey/10858127/Downton-Abbey-saves-village-library-with-20000-donation.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 27th May
Response to Challenge Accepted 
‘Alternatives to Volunteer Libraries’ by Trevor Craig
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/05/27/response-to-challenge-accepted/ 

Public Libraries News : 26th May
Editorial | Three changes to public libraries due to the local elections
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/05/three-changes-to-public-libraries-due-to-the-local-elections.html

ChesterFirst :  27th May
Councils spent £393k on failed merger of services
http://www.chesterfirst.co.uk/news/134074/councils-spent-393k-on-failed-merger-of-services.aspx

Salisbury Journal : 27th May
Hampshire library consultation ends
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/newforest/news/11237978.Hampshire_library_consultation/

Southern Daily Echo : 26th May
Hampshire | Not enough active borrowers in Southampton, according to study
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11236155.City_libraries_rapped_for_lack_of_readers/?ref=var_0

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