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March 4, 2014 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 4th March
How government can engage with citizens online – expert views
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/mar/04/public-service-reform-technology?CMP=twt_gu&commentpage=1

Go On UK : 24th February
Go ON UK CEO demands greater Basic Online Skills investment
http://www.go-on.co.uk/go-on-uk-ceo-demands-greater-basic-online-skills-investment/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 4th March
Mutuals
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.com/2014/03/mutuals.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd March
Library e-lending pilot loans new releases
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-e-lending-pilot-loans-new-releases.html

York Press : 3rd March
New chapter for city’s libraries
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/comment/11048880.New_chapter_for_city___s_libraries/?ref=la

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March 3, 2014 admin No Comments

Booktrade Info : 3rd March
Press Release | Public Library E-lending Pilots Launched Today
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/52617

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd March
An open Letter to Mr Ed Vaizey MP re Lincolnshire Libraries
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/03/03/an-open-letter-to-mr-ed-vaizey-mp-re-lincolnshire-libraries/

Library Journal : 3rd March
The Closing of British Libraries
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned what bad shape some British and Canadian libraries were compared to American libraries. Apparently I got only part of the story, because the British situation seems to be getting even worse.
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/blogs/annoyedlibrarian/2014/03/03/the-closing-of-british-libraries/

Leicester Mercury : 3rd March
Letter | Librarians being put in firing line
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Librarians-firing-line/story-20742146-detail/story.html

Leicester Mercury : 3rd March
Leicestershire library cuts looming
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Library-cuts-looming/story-20740842-detail/story.html

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March 2, 2014 admin No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 2nd March
Heads in the Cloud
Ever since taking over…sorry, merging with the IIS Cilip has lacked any comparator body to challenge its dominance of the library & information field. Consequently, no competition equals plenty of naval gazing.
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/03/02/heads-in-the-cloud/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 1st March
Let’s reclaim ‘community’
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/lets-reclaim-community.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 1st March
‘If campaigners want to go to court to save Lincolnshire libraries, they should pay for it’
Mr Hill said: “There’s been judicial reviews of every single council that’s tried to reform its libraries service and that’s no surprise.” He said: “I have no problem with that. I have no problem with people appealing but if they feel they that strongly, stand up and put their money where their mouth is and don’t expect taxpayers to pay for this.”
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/campaigners-want-court-save-libraries-pay/story-20714316-detail/story.html

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February 28, 2014 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 27th February
Editorial | Campaigners should not have to pay to protect libraries
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/campaigners-should-not-have-to-pay-to-protect-libraries.html

THE GUARDIAN : 28th February
Privatisation helps west London libraries turn over new leaf
http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/feb/28/privatisation-west-london-libraries?commentpage=1

Public Policy Exchange
The Future of Local Libraries and Cultural Services – Tuesday 3rd June
http://www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/EF03-PPE

Loughborough Echo : 28th February
County council approve cost-cutting budget
Leicestershire County Council rubber stamped proposals, which will see libraries in the hands of volunteers, up to 700 job losses and Council Tax frozen in 2014/15.

http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/leicestershire-county-council-rubber-stamped-6749902

Lost In Ephemera : 26th February
The children that libraries build
http://lostinephemera.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/the-children-that-libraries-build/

Harper Collins : 26th February
Things Only a Library Can Do
http://harpercollinschildrens.tumblr.com/post/77932814694/things-only-a-library-can-do

Lichfield Mercury : 27th February
Does ‘conversation’ spell the end for Lichfield and Burntwood libraries?
The informal online survey – which closes on Friday – does not directly suggest axing the facilities.
“We need people’s help to adapt the service so that it meets the needs of our communities and is sustainable.”
http://www.lichfieldmercury.co.uk/Does-conversation-spell-end-libraries/story-20713026-detail/story.html

The Sentinel : 28th February
Staffordshire | Letter – Library at heart of rural village
The library in Audley is a vital part of village life and any closure would cause real hardship to its residents.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Library-heart-rural-village/story-20723474-detail/story.html

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February 26, 2014 admin No Comments

LONDON EVENING STANDARD : 26th February
Richard Godwin: Libraries should survive if only to enlighten us
The idea that there might be some worth in a public space that does not make a profit for someone or other is baffling to our ministers. It’s almost ideologically offensive.
http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/richard-godwin-libraries-should-survive-if-only-to-enlighten-us-9153957.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th February
Leicestershire proposes major library cutbacks
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/leicestershire-proposes-major-library-cutbacks.html

Public Libraries News : 25th February
Arts funding, refurbishment and imperilment
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/arts-funding-refurbishment-and-imperilment.html

Tottenham & Wood Green Journal : 26th February
David Lammy MP | ‘Our libraries are just as relevant as they have ever been – we can’t afford to lose them’
http://www.tottenhamjournal.co.uk/news/features/comment_our_libraries_are_just_as_relevant_as_they_have_ever_been_we_can_t_afford_to_lose_them_david_lammy_tottenham_mp_blog_haringey_1_3365035

THE GUARDIAN : 26th February
Libraries in the UK twin with ones in Europe to boost the service
Westminster has launched a project that lets libraries from Paris and London share best practice and resources
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2014/feb/26/twin-libraries-uk-with-ones-across-europe

Rugby Observer : 26th February
Leicestershire | Hours set to be cut at two libraries
Each are currently open for 35 hours over five days of the week, closing on Wednesdays and Sundays. And while county council chiefs have vowed to keep them as well as 14 others open it could be for as few as seven hours a week. In neighbouring Warwickshire the county council cut the number of libraries it runs in half back in 2011, closing six and handing 12 to community groups
http://www.therugbyobserver.co.uk/2014/02/26/news-Hours-set-to-be-cuts-at-two-libraries-98044.html

SCL : 26th February
Public Libraries to Commemorate First World War with Digital War Memorial
SCL has been awarded a grant of £196,110 from the National Lottery supported Grants for the Arts: libraries fund through Arts Council England to support a range of projects that will enable community groups to create their own unique responses to the First World War.
http://www.goscl.com/public-libraries-to-commemorate-first-world-war-with-digital-war-memorial/

Julian’s Musings : 26th February
The challenge for library volunteers
It was an impressive list of duties, and though I doubt it was created to dissuade potential volunteers I could imagine that this would be its effect.
http://warelane.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/the-challenge-for-library-volunteers/

Carmarthen Journal : 26th February
Carmarthen Library to get new £55,000 refurbishment
The new look library will include self service RFID machines with hundreds of new books, new DVDs and CDs available via self service through our new service along with free access to the world’s largest on line newsstand.
http://www.carmarthenjournal.co.uk/Carmarthen-Library-new-55-000-refurbishment/story-20708890-detail/story.html

Northern Echo : 26th February
Two Stockton libraries to relocate
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11038572.Stockton_libraries_to_relocate/

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February 25, 2014 admin No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 25th February
Losing Britain’s libraries: The places where we discover books are imperiled like never before
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/losing-britains-libraries-the-places-where-we-discover-books-are-imperiled-like-never-before-9152768.html

In Loughborough : 25th February
Leicestershire | Future of libraries to be considered
The county council proposes to encourage community groups to run its 36 smaller libraries, with support from the council. It also proposes to reduce opening hours of the remaining 16 major and shopping centre libraries by 20 per cent.
http://www.inloughborough.com/news/102631/Future%20of%20libraries%20to%20be%20considered

Leicester Mercury : 25th February
Petition launched over libraries cost-cutting plans
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Petition-launched-libraries-cost-cutting-plans/story-20695861-detail/story.html

Alan Gibbons Blog : 24th February
Anatomy of a non-crisis
At the time Mr Vaizey had an absolute hissy fit. Hypocrisy is not a word to be bandied about, but it is one that is hard to avoid. It is to be hoped that the government-commissioned Sieghart Review will not prove as toothless and ineffective as so many that have gone before it.
http://alangibbons.net/2014/02/anatomy-of-a-non-crisis/

BBC News : 25th February
Wales | Council cuts hit older people hardest, commissioner says
“These services (inc libraries) are not luxuries – they are essential to the maintenance of older people’s health, independence and wellbeing.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-26328598

Spalding Guardian : 25th February
‘Stop unlawful library changes’
A spokesman for the Culture Department said: “The government believes that the operation of the public library service is best managed by local authorities who are best placed to determine what is best in their area, on the basis of local need.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/campaigns/stop-unlawful-library-changes-1-5900651

St Helens Star : 25th February
Libraries secure £150,000 for arts projects
http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/11033531.Libraries_secure___150_000_for_arts_projects/?ref=var_0

The Star : 25th February
Letter | I won’t vote Labour after libraries decision
Already the vandalism of this excellent building has started. Some of the windows have had eggs thrown at them by the local yobs. Within no time at all, this once-splendid building will be seen in a sorry, sad state.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/i-won-t-vote-labour-after-libraries-decision-1-6459439

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February 24, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 24th February
Stark warnings of library ’emergency’; hopes for new review
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/stark-warnings-library-emergency-hopes-new-review.html

Public Libraries News : 23rd February
Editorial | Have even less of a say in the organisation you pay for
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/have-even-less-of-a-say-in-the-organisation-you-pay-for.html

The Star : 24th February
Doncaster | Meeting to discuss Bentley Library’s future
Bentley library is one of many which Doncaster Council is proposing to make community-managed.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/meeting-to-discuss-bentley-library-s-future-1-6458797

This Is Wiltshire : 24th February
Swindon | Air your thoughts on town’s library service
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11032380.Air_your_thoughts_on_town_s_library_service/

Grantham Journal columnist, Jacon Stuart : 23rd February
Lincolnshire legal challenge – “alarming claims”
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/grantham-journal-columnist-jacon-stuart-1-5894351

Bourne Local : 24th February
Latest news on Deepings library campaign at meeting
The councils are still fighting for a county council-run facility, but have expressed their interest in taking over the library on a voluntary basis as a last resort.
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/latest-news-on-deepngs-library-campaign-at-meeting-1-5893332

Portsmouth News : 24th February
Hampshire | Feature : I’m with Oliver Twist when it comes to our libraries
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/opinion/i-m-with-oliver-twist-when-it-comes-to-our-libraries-1-5896746

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February 22, 2014 admin No Comments

Sheffield Telegraph : 22nd February
Sheffield library cuts are ‘a real kick in the teeth’ (says Nick Clegg)
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-library-cuts-are-a-real-kick-in-the-teeth-1-6455494

The Star : 22nd February
Letter | Sheffield | Will future of libraries be scrutinised by panel?
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letters-will-future-of-libraries-be-scrutinised-by-panel-1-6455511

Newbury Today : 22nd February
Hampshire | Save Kingsclere library campaign gathers speed
“The nearest other libraries – seven miles in any direction.”
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2014/save-kingsclere-library-campaign-gathers-speed

Dorset For You : 21st February
New Chapter for Dorchester Library and learning Centre
http://news.dorsetforyou.com/2014/02/21/new-chapter-for-dorchester-library-and-learning-centre/

Local Government Lawyer : 12th Feb
Another council faces judicial review over changes to library provision
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17275%3Aanother-council-faces-judicial-review-over-changes-to-library-provision&catid=56&Itemid=24

West Highland Free Press : 21st February
Fears service point closures would target the vulnerable
At Broadford and Kyle the service points also include libraries — access for which could now be moved to what the council term a “facilitated self service” arrangement.
http://www.whfp.com/2014/02/21/fears-service-point-closures-would-target-the-vulnerable/

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February 21, 2014 admin No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 21st February
Public libraries and economic impact
Informative
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/public-libraries-and-economic-impact.html

Daily Record : 21st February
Dumfries & Galloway | Library plans go out to public again
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/library-plans-go-out-public-3165487

Journalist’s Resources : 21st February
USA | Costs of and Benefits resulting from public library e-government services
http://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/municipal/costs-benefits-public-library-e-government-services#

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February 20, 2014 admin No Comments

BBC News : 20th February
Hampshire mobile library services face cutbacks
The consultation also includes changes to how libraries in Grayshott, Kingsclere and Milford on Sea are run.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26269581

Cambridge News : 20th February
£3m for two new libraries in Sawston and Cambridge
One will replace the branch that was gutted by fire in Sawston in 2012, while another will be built on the site of East Barnwell Community Centre in Cambridge.
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/3m-for-new-libraries-in-Sawston-and-Cambridge-20140220170856.htm

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th February
Sheffield approves major library cuts
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/sheffield-approves-major-library-cuts.html

BBC News : 20th February
Sheffield libraries to be run by community groups
The council said if groups did not make “sufficient progress, or fail to submit a business plan to the required standard” closures would still be needed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-26273808

The Star : 20th February
Sheffield | ‘the day democracy failed’
75 staff to go & 15 libraries to be “relinquished”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/news-1-6452451

The Star : 20th February
Letter | Sheffield | We should urge council to think outside the box
We would urge them to continue to ‘think outside the box’ – to find a way of keeping these libraries under council ownership, with trained library staff. Even one member of staff working with volunteers would be better than no experienced librarian – a part-time employee who could oversee several libraries on a peripatetic basis.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/we-should-urge-council-to-think-outside-the-box-1-6451015

Sheffield Telegraph : 20th February
Library protesters fail to write different chapter
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/library-protesters-fail-to-write-different-chapter-1-6451552

This Is Cornwall : 20th February
Libraries’ vital role in our communities
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Libraries-vital-role-communities/story-20666295-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 20th February
One week left to have say on libraries’ future
Staffordshire County Council is considering how to make libraries viable in the 21st century …
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/One-week-left-to-have-say-on-libraries-future-20140220152601.htm

Library Journal : 20th February
U.K. Libraries Offer Free Article Access to Walk-Ins
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/oa/u-k-libraries-offer-free-article-access-to-walk-ins/

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February 19, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th February
ACE to research libraries’ economic contribution
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ace-research-libraries-economic-contribution.html

The Star : 19th February
Fate of Sheffield’s libraries sealed
Cabinet members gave plans to cut public funding and axe staff at 15 of its 28 libraries the go-ahead at Sheffield Town Hall today. A final protest call for a re-think after months of heated debates and petitions proved fruitless as city leaders gave budget proposals the green light.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/fate-of-sheffield-s-libraries-sealed-1-6450055

Sheffield Telegraph : 19th February
Last-ditch bid to save Sheffield libraries big day arrives
“There have been 24,000 signatures so far against the council’s library proposals.”
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/last-ditch-bid-to-save-sheffield-libraries-big-day-arrives-1-6448760

PRIVATE EYE | Library News
Issue 1360 (p.28)
The Arts Council has a tiny budget to support libraries – inherited from the old Museums, Libraries and archives Council – but is using it to back a new, er “library-hack-maker space” created by social enterprise Common Futures in Colchester.
Available today in newsagents

ITV News : 18th February
Culture Secretary urged to save Lincolnshire’s libraries
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-02-18/culture-secretary-urged-to-save-lincolnshires-libraries/

The Lincolnite : 18th February
Library cuts ‘unlawful’ says former Lincolnshire council director
Running a library service for residents is a statutory requirement on county councils, and Lincolnshire County Council have already noted that the community-run libraries will be “non-statutory”.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/02/library-cuts-unlawful-says-ex-lincolnshire-council-director/

Minster FM : 19th February
North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire Council Passes £21 A Year Tax Rise
Libraries – More would be owned and run by volunteers, if that doesn’t happen some could close.
http://www.minsterfm.com/news/local/1210413/north-yorkshire-council-passes-21-a-year-tax-rise/

Wales Online : 19th February
National Poet of Wales joins battle to keep libraries open
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/national-poet-wales-joins-battle-6722302

EADT24 : 19th February
Suffolk | Stradbroke: Village’s quirky idea to incorporate post office inside library
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/stradbroke_village_s_quirky_idea_to_incorporate_post_office_inside_library_1_3341150

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February 18, 2014 admin No Comments

BBC News : 18th February
Lincolnshire county council’s libraries changes ‘unlawful’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-26242117

THE BOOKSELLER : 18th February
DCMS consults on closing library advisory body
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/dcms-consults-closing-library-advisory-body.html

Public Libraries News : 17th February
Editorial | Goodbye Advisory Council on Libraries
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/goodbye-advisory-council-on-libraries.html

Public Libraries News
Are volunteer libraries statutory or non-statutory?
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/campaigning/volunteer-run-libraries/practicalities/are-volunteer-libraries-statutory-or-non-statutory

Birmingham Libraries Campaigns : 18th February
The duty to consult but not to listen?
http://birminghamlibrariescampaigns.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/the-duty-to-consult-but-not-to-listen/

Eastbourne Herald : 18th February
East Sussex | Multi-million pound Seaford Library ready to open
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/local/multi-million-pound-seaford-library-ready-to-open-1-5882922

PreventionAction.org : 17th February
Which children are set to benefit most from preventative interventions?
Today, budget cuts are threatening schemes such as Bookstart as libraries and Surestart centers close around the country. This development, the authors argue, “may serve to widen existing disparities in children’s developmental and educational outcomes.”
http://www.preventionaction.org/research/which-children-are-set-benefit-most-preventative-interventions/6009

Gloucestershire Echo : 18th February
Gloucestershire library books go up for auction in Cheltenham
The Cotswold Auction Company, based in Chapel Walk, sold off the collectors’ items, which have been gathering dust in the libraries’ collection.
http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Gloucestershire-library-books-auction-Cheltenham/story-20651924-detail/story.html

Swindon Advertiser : 17th February
Views (sought) on future of libraries
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11016245.Views_on_future_of_libraries/

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February 17, 2014 admin No Comments

How to submit ‘Evidence’ to the Sieghart Review
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/public-libraries-what-do-you-think

Gov.uk : 17th February
Proposed Abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-abolition-of-the-advisory-council-on-libraries

The Library Campaign : 17th February
Self-serve in libraries – a library worker’s experience
http://www.librarycampaign.com/self-serve-in-libraries-a-library-workers-experience/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 17th February
Ex Assistant Director for Lincs Libraries requests Secretary of State, Maria Miller, to launch an urgent Inquiry
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/02/17/ex-assistant-director-for-libraries-calls-for-inquiry/

Daily Echo : 17th February
Have your say on massive cutbacks to Hampshire libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11015306.Have_your_say_on_massive_cutbacks_to_Hampshire_libraries/

Lompoc Record : 16th February
Literacy integral to economic development
Local public library literacy programs create employable citizens, taxpayers, and voters.
http://m.lompocrecord.com/business/local/literacy-integral-to-economic-development/article_e2bd7b46-96a9-11e3-a0b1-0019bb2963f4.html

Public Finance : 21st January
Council mergers no solution to Welsh woes
http://opinion.publicfinance.co.uk/2014/01/merger-not-the-solution-to-welsh-woes/

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February 15, 2014 admin No Comments

Gov.uk : 13th February
Consultation on the extension of the Public Lending Right to Rights of holders of books in non-print formats
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-extension-of-the-public-lending-right-to-rights-of-holders-of-books-in-non-print-formats

Sleaford Standard : 15th February
Reduction in village library’s opening hours on the horizon
Opening hours at Ruskington Library will be cut in the coming months if volunteers are not in a position to take up its operation, Lincolnshire County Council has indicated.
Similarly, all other Tier-three libraries’ opening hours will be reduced by 40 per cent.
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/reduction-in-village-library-s-opening-hours-on-the-horizon-1-5876730

Galloway Gazette : 15th February
Terrible message for book town
It was in 1850, midway through his 27 years as the town’s MP, that he carried a bill through parliament, the Public Libraries Act, establishing free libraries to be paid for by public funds. Previously, there had been subscription libraries but the establishment of public libraries was a radical move giving everyone access to books. The main library in Dumfries was named after William Ewart and you can still see a bust of the great man there. I’m surprised that it didn’t fall from it’s plinth this week.
http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/terrible-message-for-book-town-1-3304013

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February 14, 2014 admin One Comment

Louth Leader : 14th February
Save Lincolnshire Libraries campaigners express their support for library staff
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/save-lincolnshire-libraries-campaigners-express-their-support-1-5878123

BBC News : 14th February
Dumfries & Galloway | Wigtown campaigners fight cut in book town library hours
From April, opening hours are set to go down from 42 per week to 17. However, the local authority has confirmed the libraries budget has an £80,000 flexibility fund. It is hoped this could be used to finance additional hours.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-26187869

Get Hampshire : 14th February
Mobile library services set to be axed
He said: “I think it is devastating. The quality of life for rural residents is being destroyed.”
http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/local-news/mobile-library-services-set-axed-6709185

The Star : 14th February
Leading Article | Opinion: No winners as cuts bite
It was a sad day indeed when an 11-year-old Broomhill schoolgirl stood up and spoke out in defence of her local library and was subsequently forced to witness the petty squabbling between councillors which ensued.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/opinion-no-winners-as-cuts-bite-1-6439295

BBC News : 14th February
Libraries see surge in erotic book borrowing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26176870

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February 13, 2014 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 13th February
Robert Muchamore goes after fellow children’s writers with ‘big samurai sword’
“trivial concerns …”
Muchamore went on to say that he was not anti-library, rather “anti bombast”, adding that if he were a local councillor facing a choice between a library, meals on wheels or mental health provision, libraries would come third.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/feb/13/robert-muchamore-childrens-authors-whining-lefty-cherub

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 13th February
Ed pops up!
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/ed-pops-up.html

The Star : 13th February
Sheffield | Library cash could be a ‘poisoned chalice’
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/library-cash-could-be-a-poisoned-chalice-1-6435351

The Star : 12th February
Warning over library plans
Handing over the running of Sheffield’s libraries to volunteers is ‘not a sustainable solution’, protesters have warned.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/warning-over-library-plans-1-6433552

Sheffield Telegraph : 13th February
Letter | Compromise on how to run libraries and wait for a change in the climate
Our local library at Walkley was a gift to the people by Andrew Carnegie in 1905. We would like to see the council fighting to retain the library with a librarian – to weather the storm until a time that the library can be taken back fully under council control.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/letters/compromise-on-how-to-run-libraries-and-wait-for-a-change-in-the-climate-1-6436650

Sheffield Telegraph : 13th February
Council ‘listens’ to library fears with cash but protest fight goes on
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/council-listens-to-library-fears-with-cash-but-protest-fight-goes-on-1-6436402

The Sentinel : 13th February
Staffordshire County Council looking at £1.5 million library cutsMr Farrelly believes the level of the ‘projected savings’ means some libraries will have to be shut, despite previous assurances from council leaders that there would be no closures.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Staffordshire-County-Council-looking-pound-1-5/story-20616606-detail/story.html

Sussex Express : 13th February 2014
Works of art to be commissioned for libraries in Newhaven and Seaford
East Sussex County Council’s Library and Information Service was awarded £56,000 from the Arts Council England’s Lottery Funding for the pieces.
http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/local/works-of-art-to-be-commissioned-for-libraries-in-newhaven-and-seaford-1-5873936

Crosby Herald : 13th February
Sefton | Pulped fiction – council dispose of 34,000 library books following closures
http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2014/02/13/pulped-fiction-council-dispose-of-34-000-library-books-following-closures-68459-34321958/

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THE BOOKSELLER : 12th February
Page: ‘new library review will bring real change’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/page-new-library-review-will-bring-real-change.html

BBC Radio Lincolnshire : 12th February
Row over future of Caistor library
Council trying to hive this library off to volunteers despite a contract that has 2 years to run.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01s49vd

BBC News : 12th February
Devon | Torbay mobile library plans ‘ridiculous’
“I am quite horrified that the mayor has pulled this out of the hat at the 11th hour of the budget. I am very disappointed.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-26144889

West Briton : 12th February
Cornwall could lose mobile library service
A Cornwall Council committee agreed to push forward with proposals to replace the mobile library and mobile one-stop shops with “community-led initiatives”.
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Cornwall-lose-mobile-library-service/story-20613019-detail/story.html

This Is Cornwall : 12th February
Cuts may turn St Just library ‘into a book store’
Scroll down to find article
“It will only be open the equivalent of one whole and two half days.”
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Cuts-turn-library-book-store/story-20564970-detail/story.html#axzz2t5ZTXQYC

Carmarthen Journal : 12th February
New Quay | Book almost closed on library volunteers
detailed info in this report
http://www.carmarthenjournal.co.uk/Book-closed-library-volunteers/story-20609532-detail/story.html

Good eReader : 11th February
Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings
According to an article in The Bookseller, the library system in Lincolnshire has mounted a legal campaign with the help of public interest attorneys to overturn their council’s decision to make sweeping cuts to library spending, a decision that the campaign founders state was made without attempting to look for alternatives and is in violation of UK law regarding library access.
http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/libraries-fight-planned-closings

National Assembly for Wales : 12th February
Libraries in Wales: balancing the books in times of public sector cuts
http://assemblyinbrief.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/libraries-in-wales-balancing-the-books-in-times-of-public-sector-cuts/

BookBrunch : 12th February
In times of crisis, arts and culture have an even higher importance
Norway and the UK: a stark contrast
http://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/article_free.asp?pid=in_times_of_crisis_arts_and_culture_have_an_even_higher_importance

Pew Internet
Libraries & the Big Picture: Facts, Trends, & Next!
The Pew Research Center’s next report on public libraries in the digital age is being released in March—an in-depth analysis of library users’ and non-users’ habits and attitudes
http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2014/Apr/Computers-in-Libraries.aspx

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THE BOOKSELLER : 11th February
Lincolnshire library campaigners file for judicial review
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/lincolnshire-library-campaigners-file-judicial-review.html

BBC News : 11th February
Lincolnshire group challenges council’s library change
A campaign group is going to the High Court to challenge a move by Lincolnshire County Council to change its library system.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-26128146

Public Libraries News : 11th February
Editorial | Lincolnshire judicial review request … and the City Business Library
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/lincolnshire-judicial-review-request-and-the-city-business-library.html

Grimsby Telegraph : 11th February
2,000 have their say future of libarieis in North East Lincolnshire
The consultation closed at the end of January and officers are now starting the process of analysing the feedback from the consultation which will help to shape the proposals needed to ensure a more affordable service is provided.
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/2-000-say-service/story-20602358-detail/story.html

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 10th February
“A very positive result” my arse…
Read the responses from a survey of people submitting their ‘business plans’
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2014/02/10/community-groups-give-real-reason-for-saving-libraries/

BBC News : 11th February
Cornwall mobile library service future questioned
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-26125240

Thorne Gazette : 11th February
Fresh battle on to save Doncaster library
A library which survived Doncaster Council cuts and was taken over by volunteers just a year ago is facing a new threat to stay open.
http://www.thornegazette.co.uk/news/local/fresh-battle-on-to-save-doncaster-library-1-6431957

BBC News : 11th February
Sheffield libraries may be saved by public health funds
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-26127578

The Star : 11th February
Sheffield libraries could all be saved
Around 75 library staff would lose their jobs. Coun David Baker, Sheffield Liberal Democrats’ spokesman for libraries, pointed out libraries still remain under threat of closure.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-libraries-could-all-be-saved-1-6430670

Chronicle Live : 10th February
Future of three Newcastle libraries still under discussion
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/future-three-newcastle-libraries-still-6689413

Southport Visitor : 11th February
Sefton | Council slammed following promotion of Library Day after the closures in Southport
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2014/02/11/council-slammed-following-promotion-of-library-day-after-the-closures-in-southport-101022-34313342/

Burnham-on-sea.com : 11th February
Concerns raised over council’s revamp plans for Burnham Library
“I strongly object to these plans. Changing the library into office space is just not on.”
http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2014/library-changes-11-02-14.php

Birmingham Libraries Campaigns : 11th February
Closing Spring Hill Library and what will be lost?
In the last four years over £380k has been spent by the city council in refurbishing both the interior and exterior of Spring Hill Library. Read on …
http://birminghamlibrariescampaigns.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/spring-hill-library-more-than-the-waste-of-a-good-investment/

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Kent Online : 10th February
Minister Ed Vaizey picks Deal library as the place to be on National Library Day
Mr Vaizey said: “It is important libraries remain relevant.”
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/east_kent_mercury/news/minister-comes-to-deal-for-12558/

THE BOOKSELLER : 10th February
Blog | Get stuck in – by Desmond Clarke
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/get-stuck.html

Alan Gibbons Blog : 9th February
An appeal to friends of the public library service
http://alangibbons.net/2014/02/an-appeal-to-friends-of-the-public-library-service/

Public Libraries News : 9th February
Editorial | Two cheers for National Libraries Day
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/two-cheers-for-national-libraries-day.html

The Lincolnite : 10th February
Campaigners request judicial review over Lincolnshire library cuts
The judicial review request was issued by Public Interest Lawyers of Eight Hylton Street in Birmingham, on behalf of Simon Draper from Lincoln.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/02/judicial-review-requested-lincolnshire-library-cuts/

Ledbury Reporter : 10th February
The importance of libraries celebrated across the county – article & Video
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10999525.The_importance_of_libraries_celebrated_across_the_county___video/

ITV News : 10th February
Video | Closure threatened libraries get lifeline
Closure threatened libraries in Sheffield could have been thrown a financial lifeline today after the city council found more cash to help run them. … Martin Fisher is at the Council, to explain what happened.http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-02-10/closure-threatened-libraries-get-lifeline/

The Star : 10th February
BREAKING: All Sheffield libraries could stay open with new cash deal
All of Sheffield’s libraries could stay open – as a proposed £262,000 funding proposal is revealed today. … Groups would be able to ‘bid’ for money – to help pay for running costs such as heating and lighting, volunteer training and IT security – for up to three years. The money would come from public health funds.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/breaking-all-sheffield-libraries-could-stay-open-with-new-cash-deal-1-6429899

The Star : 10th February
Sheffield | We hope it’s not the final chapter
“This library serves a massive area, including Broomhill, Ranmoor and Fulwood. My kids love to come down after school and we don’t have to use a car or get caught in traffic – we wouldn’t go to any other library.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/we-hope-it-s-not-the-final-chapter-1-6428898

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DCMS | Sieghart Review – Open consultation Public libraries: what do you think?
Call for evidence – submit before 5pm on Friday 21 March 2014
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/public-libraries-what-do-you-think

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DCMS | Press Release : 8th February
William Sieghart to chair panel to produce independent report on England’s public library service
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/william-sieghart-to-chair-panel-to-produce-independent-report-on-englands-public-library-service

Public Libraries News : 8th February
Editorial | Government announces dramatically wide-ranging Libraries report
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/special-post-government-announces-dramatically-wide-ranging-libraries-report.html

Library Campaign : 8th February
Oh No! Another Time-wasting Inquiry
JUST DO IT! The Library Campaign urges all who care about libraries to contact the inquiry. And to tell the minister we are sick of his inaction.
http://www.librarycampaign.com/oh-no-another-time-wasting-inquiry/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 9th February
Not another bloody report!
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/not-another-bloody-report.html

Lincolnshire Echo : 9th February
Dozens of Lincolnshire libraries may be saved by groups following council’s cuts
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Dozens-libraries-saved-groups-following-council-s/story-20563718-detail/story.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 9th February
Catching up on Carillion!
Will these cuts bring (the service) to its knees?
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/catching-up-on-carillion.html

DAILY MIRROR : 9th February
Struggling pubs forced to turn into CINEMAS and LIBRARIES in desperate bid to stay open
In one trail blazing scheme backed by Prince Charles’ not-for-profit organisation Pub is the Hub, library services have teamed up with rural pubs in Cornwall and Devon.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/struggling-pubs-forced-turn-cinemas-3128711

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