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February 8, 2014 admin No Comments

HAPPY NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY!

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

THE BOOKSELLER : 8th February
Sieghart to chair new library review
http://thebookseller.com/node/227992

South Wales Guardian : 8th February
Publisher to lead library report
http://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/uk_national_news/10997167.Publisher_to_lead_library_report/

Southend Standard : 8th February
Just four answer call to man libraries
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/southend/10996374.Just_four_answer_call_to_man_libraries/

Birmingham Mail : 8th February
Birmingham librarians planning action to save community libraries
“Staff are looking at a management buy out on a cooperative model. They cited the example of York where this has happened with a staff and community cooperative. So we will take a look at what happened there.”
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/birmingham-librarians-planning-action-save-6685442

The Star : 8th February
Video | Sheffield readers celebrate libraries
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-sheffield-readers-celebrate-libraries-1-6427570

ITV News : 8th February
Sheffield | Protest over changes to library services
“And the value of the work professional librarians do to help people achieve their aims and needs within libraries can never be over-estimated. No volunteer-run facility could ever fully match this.”
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-02-08/protest-over-changes-to-library-services/

Wembley Matters : 8th February
Determined and defiant Kensal Rise clears mess left by All Souls College
A large number of books ruined by exposure to the rain were being thrown into a skip bag while volunteers were sorting through others. The pop up’s piano was also ruined beyond repair.
http://www.wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/determined-and-defiant-kensal-rise.html

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February 7, 2014 admin No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 7th February
A local cheer for National Libraries Day
The branch library around the corner is a shining example of why the resource is so vital across the country
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/feb/07/local-national-libraries-day-branch-vital

THE BOOKSELLER : 7th February
Liverpool library funding slashed in half
“Factored into how much must be cut is the required repayments for the Central Library refurbishment of around £1m a year for the next 30 years under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) scheme that paid for it.”
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/liverpool-library-funding-slashed-half.html

BBC News : 6th February
Liverpool City Council cuts: Plan to axe 300 jobs
This could result in the closure of up to half the city’s 19 libraries.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-26073283

The Star : 7th February
Plea for rethink for Sheffield library rejected
In a heated meeting – in which one councillor described proposals from her own cabinet as ‘terrible’ – the call for a fresh needs assessment from 14 campaign groups was rejected. Protest groups from across the city came together for the first time after highlighting a number of ‘flaws’ in the Library Review. Campaign groups and other protesters have pleaded for a rethink over the needs assessment criteria, used in determining which libraries would face the axe. It used data based on which library a user is registered at, rather than their home address, and under 18s were not included in the assessment despite making up 31 per cent of library users.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/plea-for-rethink-for-sheffield-library-rejected-1-6423489

Sheffield Telegraph : 7th February
Campaigners mark Libraries Day – and hope they survive
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/campaigners-mark-libraries-day-and-hope-they-survive-1-6423310

Tinder Foundation : 5th February
Developing Digital Skills in Public Libraries
Tinder Foundation apologies; says they will re-establish the link soon.
We’re pleased to announce that Tinder Foundation has recently won a contract with the Society of Chief Librarians and the Arts Council to develop training to increase the digital confidence and competence of the public library workforce.
http://www.tinderfoundation.org/our-thinking/news/developing-digital-skills-public-libraries

Kenilworth Weekly News : 7th February
Compromise is reached – Warwickshire County Council budget: Libraries to stay open
http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/news/local-news/warwickshire-county-council-budget-libraries-to-stay-open-and-no-further-cuts-to-children-s-centres-after-compromise-is-reached-1-5863086

Herald Scotland : 7th February
Book town council attacked for cutting library opening times
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/book-town-council-attacked-for-cutting-library-opening-times.23375847

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February 6, 2014 admin No Comments

Liverpool Echo : 6th February
Mayor’s warning as libraries facing axe in fresh cuts
… half of its libraries look set to close in the latest round of cutbacks.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-mayors-warning-libraries-facing-6677442

Surrey County Council : 6th February
Surrey and East Sussex join forces to slash cost of revamping libraries
The five firms involved have confirmed discounts of up to 27% in the first year and similar savings are expected in the other years.
http://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2014/02/06/surrey-and-east-sussex-join-forces-to-slash-cost-of-revamping-libraries/

West Briton : 6th February
Cornwall Council’s secret plans to close Truro library on Saturday afternoon
Secret proposals by Cornwall Council to close the most-used library in the South West on its busiest day of the week have been branded as “daft”.
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/Council-s-secret-plans-close-Truro-library/story-20565565-detail/story.html

Bristol Post : 6th February
South Glos | Labour’s pledges over lights, libraries and toilets
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Labour-s-pledges-lights-libraries-toilets/story-20569489-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 6th February
Staffordshire | Library woe as members fall by six thousand in Burton
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Library-woe-as-members-fall-by-six-thousand-in-Burton-20140206172127.htm

Libraries of Luton Arise : 6th February
Government petition to force council to provide Library Service for whole town
Luton Cultural Trust forging ahead with plans for closures
http://librariesoflutonarise.com/

Northamptonshire Telegraph : 6th February
Corby visit prompts minister to praise Northamptonshire’s libraries
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/corby-visit-prompts-minister-to-praise-northamptonshire-s-libraries-1-5860216

Wembley Matters : 5th February
Brent Lib Dems back calls for police to resume Kensal Rise fraud investigation
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/brent-lib-dems-back-calls-for-police-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+WembleyMatters+%28WEMBLEY+MATTERS%29

Wembley Matters : 5th February
All Souls shouldn’t complete Kensal Rise sale before investigation complete
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/all-souls-shouldnt-complete-kensal-rise.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+WembleyMatters+%28WEMBLEY+MATTERS%29

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February 5, 2014 admin No Comments

York Press : 5th February
Deal will see social enterprise running York’s libraries
The society, Explore Libraries and Archive Mutual, will be mainly funded by the council but will work on an independent basis, jointly owned by staff and residents who will be able to stand for election to its board. It has been supported with £100,000 of funding from the Cabinet Office. The move has been opposed by unions who have claimed employees will take on the service’s financial risks and raised questions about the enterprise’s business plan and accountability. The deal is expected to be rubber-stamped next Tuesday.http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10987523.Deal_will_see_social_enterprise_running_York___s_libraries/?ref=rss

About My Area : 5th February
Culture Minister Praises Northants Libraries After Towcester Visit
Mr Vaizey said: ” …. It’s an example from which others can learn”
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Northamptonshire/Towcester/NN12/News/Local-News/267079-Culture-Minister-Praises-Northants-Libraries-After-Towcester-Visit

But might this be at all relevant – 2013?
Nearly a score of Northamptonshire libraries suffered during unscheduled closures this year
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/News/Northampton-News/Nearly-a-score-of-Northamptonshire-libraries-suffered-during-unscheduled-closures-this-year-20130618160027.htm

Public Libraries News : 4th February
Editorial | Think big by thinking small: Fab Labs for everyone
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/think-big-by-thinking-small-fab-labs-for-everyone.html

York Press : 4th February
£20m budget cuts agreed by council front bench
The library service will be reviewed, with some libraries possibly closing unless communities take them over, and some children’s centres also face closure while a “significant” number of jobs will be lost.
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/NEWS/10986401.__20m_budget_cuts_agreed_by_council_front_bench/

Birmingham Mail : 5th February
Inner-city community libraries face closure due to new £187 million Library of Birmingham
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inner-city-community-libraries-face-closure-6672545

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February 4, 2014 admin No Comments

The Magic of Libraries – Video for National Libraries Day
http://vimeo.com/85812331

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd February
Journal articles made free to public libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/journal-articles-made-free-public-libraries.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 4th February
HC UK makes all e-books available for library loan
Good EReader reported that the terms for the titles are the same as they are in the US – each copy can be lent out 26 times before its license expires and it has to be ordered again.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/hc-uk-makes-all-e-books-available-library-loan.html

Shropshire Star : 4th February
Shrewsbury festival group sad at library funding crisis
Shropshire Council is beginning a review of its 22 libraries in a bid to save £1.3 million, with some branches possibly facing closure.
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/editors-picks/2014/02/04/shrewsbury-festival-group-sad-at-library-funding-crisis/

Wrexham.com : 4th February
Group Established To Save Gresford Library
They will explore successful library trusts, how such an organisation can save money and potential locations including the present site.
http://www.wrexham.com/news/group-established-to-save-gresford-library-40704.html

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February 3, 2014 admin No Comments

BBC News : 3rd February
Public libraries get online access to research journals
The PLS says the move will “strengthen the position” of public libraries at a time when they are “under pressure”.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd February
National Libraries Day ‘will have good support’
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/national-libraries-day-will-have-good-support.html

Early Day Motion – National Libraries Day
Session: 2013-14 Date tabled: 30.01.2014
That this House recognises that public library services are …..
http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2013-14/1028

Liverpool Confidential : 3rd February
Liverpool’s libraries mustn’t crumble
Now the public libraries are being decimated, closed and dismantled. Where are the public’s books? The still-new Central Library, on William Brown Street, is very popular but does it represent a centralisation of resources at the expense of the local inner city branches?
http://www.liverpoolconfidential.co.uk/Culture/Architecture/Why-Liverpool-libraries-must-not-crumble

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February 2, 2014 admin No Comments

Southend Standard : 2nd February
100 volunteers say they’ll run Southend’s libraries
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/echo/10979155.100_volunteers_say_they_ll_run_Southend_s_libraries/?ref=nt

Louth Eye : 1st February
Lincolnshire | Evidence Of Shocking Cluelessness At LCC
http://www.loutheye.co.uk/01-02-14-evidence-of-shocking-cluelessness-at-lcc.php

Spalding Guardian : 2nd February
The Deepings | Council drew up ‘secret’ library plan
“There may be a bit of criticism for us about a slight lack of co-ordination.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/council-drew-up-secret-library-plan-1-5849029

Wembley Matters : 1st February
UPDATED: Recriminations, criminals and Kensal Rise library
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/recriminations-criminals-and-kensal.html?spref=tw

Shropshire Star : 2nd February
Libraries and grant funds facing cuts in £80m Shropshire Council savings
“There may be closures, there may not. But that is about the building, not the service.”
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/02/02/libraries-and-grant-funds-facing-cuts-in-80m-shropshire-council-savings/

Western Morning News : 1st February
Cornwall | Public views sought on plans to axe mobile library
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Public-views-sought-plans-axe-mobile-library/story-20543051-detail/story.html

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February 1, 2014 admin No Comments

BBC News : 1st February
Birmingham Library website ‘cost more than £1m’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-25999701

Local Government Lawyer : 29th January
Standards watchdog to review risks from new models of service delivery
http://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17105%3Astandards-watchdog-to-review-risks-from-new-models-of-service-delivery&catid=59&Itemid=27

BBC News : 1st February
Volunteers offer to run 30 threatened libraries in Lincolnshire
“They were told if you do not come forward and offer to run your library you will get a second rate mobile service.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-25997889

The Lincolnite : 1st February
Communities bid to run all 30 libraries under closure threat
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/02/communities-bid-run-30-libraries-closure-threat/

THE INDEPENDENT : 31st January
The Big Questions | including Do libraries still matter? – by Baroness Tessa Blackstone
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-big-questions-is-the-50p-tax-rate-a-good-ideado-libraries-still-matter-is-ukip-electable-9100272.html

Falmouth Packet : 31st January
Consultation on slashing mobile library service in Cornwall starts on Monday
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/10978485.Consultation_on_slashing_mobile_library_service_in_Cornwall_starts_on_Monday/

Brent & Kilburn Times : 31st January
Owners of Kensal Rise library blame council for demolition
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/owners_of_kensal_rise_library_blames_council_for_demoilition_1_3262659

Brent & Kilburn Times : 31st January
Disgruntled residents protest on top of demolished library
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/disgruntled_residents_protest_on_top_of_demolished_library_1_3262698

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January 31, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 31st January
Books on Prescription scheme sees loans rise
More than 100,000 people have made use of the Books on Prescription scheme since it launched in public libraries last summer.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/books-prescription-scheme-sees-loans-rise.html

Luton Today : 31st January
Article & Video: Protest against libraries
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/politics/video-protest-against-libraries-1-5847876

BBC News : 31st January
Luton library campaigners protest against closures
Campaigners “incensed” by the closure of two Luton libraries are holding a protest rally in the town.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-25976974

Wembley Matters : 31st January
Brent | Oxford College destroys pop up library and dumps books
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/oxford-college-destroys-pop-library-and.html

Swindon Advertiser : 31st January
Shirley’s letter | Libraries aren’t shops
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/swindonletters/10978810.Libraries_aren___t_shops/

Local Berkshire : 31st January
Extra opening hours for Royal Borough libraries
http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/windsor/articles/2014/01/31/97312-extra-opening-hours-for-royal-borough-libraries/

Nottingham Post : 31st January
Defending great library legacy of Victorians is not fiction
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Defending-great-library-legacy-Victorians-fiction/story-20536278-detail/story.html

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January 30, 2014 admin No Comments

Inside Croydon : 30th January
Carillion cuts jobs just weeks after taking over libraries
http://insidecroydon.com/2014/01/30/carillion-cuts-jobs-just-weeks-after-taking-over-libraries/

Lincolnshire Echo : 30th January
Lincolnshire Libraries – last chance to save them tomorrow
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-Libraries-chance-save-tomorrow/story-20527198-detail/story.html

Herald Scotland : 30th January
Letter | Library is a vital facility
That this savage cut is threatened in Scotland’s National Book Town is perverse. Our role is to defend literacy and the written word, and this short-sighted scheme is unacceptable.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/letters/library-is-a-vital-facility.23304338

Herald Scotland : 30th January
International campaign to defend book town’s library
Jan Klovstad, president of the International Organisation of Booktowns, has sent a message to campaigners in Wigtown who are opposed to the proposals.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/international-campaign-to-defend-book-towns-library.23296608

Save Bury Library : 29th January
Presentation to Bury Council
Sculpture Centre
http://saveburylibrary.blog.com/2014/01/29/presentation-to-bury-council-290114/

Gloucester Citizen : 30th January
Gloucestershire libraries’ computers targeted for pornography websites
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Gloucestershire-libraries-computers-targeted/story-20528689-detail/story.html

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January 29, 2014 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 28th January
Editorial | To claim that paid staff can in any way give a better service is ridiculous”
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/01/to-claim-that-paid-staff-can-in-any-way-give-a-better-service-is-ridiculous.html

LocalGov : 29th January
Councils paying over the odds for IT equipment, survey finds
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Councils-paying-over-the-odds-for-IT-equipment-survey-finds/35492

Locality.org : 28th January
Enabling enterprise in libraries
Locality is pleased to announce that it is working with Arts Council England to explore existing good practice and assess the further potential to enable enterprise amongst library service providers.
http://locality.org.uk/news/enabling-enterprise-libraries/

Leon’s Library Blog : 25th January
Time to consolidate?
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2014/01/25/time-to-consolidate/

Yorkshire Post : 29th January
Letter | Libraries are not a luxury
from Will Hiorns, Sheffield
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/debate/letters/libraries-are-not-a-luxury-1-6403398

Derby Telegraph : 29th January
Mobile library cuts will hit elderly and children, say Derbyshire villagers
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Mobile-library-cuts-hit-elderly-children-say/story-20518376-detail/story.html

Stoke Sentinel : 29th January
Public invited to have their say on future of Staffordshire’s library service
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Public-invited-say-future-Staffordshire-s-library/story-20516849-detail/story.html

Ipswich Star : 28th January
Suffolk: County council’s budget set to go to full meeting
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/suffolk_county_council_s_budget_set_to_go_to_full_meeting_1_3257272

THE GUARDIAN : 28th January
Spending crisis could spark a local government finance revolution
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2014/jan/28/local-government-finance-tax-rises-funding-gaps

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January 28, 2014 admin No Comments

Voices for the Library : 28th January
Data protection and volunteer-led libraries
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2014/01/data-protection-and-volunteer-led-libraries/

Swindon Advertiser : 28th January
Letter | Valuable volunteers
As the manager of the Walcot Community Shop I would like to correct the references Sherry Waldon made about the shop and library. … To claim that paid staff can in any way give a better service is ridiculous.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/swindonletters/10968941.Letters_to_the_editor__28_1_14/

Brent & Kilburn Times : 28th January
Hypocrisy claims over bid to get closed libraries reopened in Brent
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/schools_2_4502/hypocrisy_claims_over_bid_to_get_closed_libraries_reopened_in_brent_1_3257139

The Star : 28th January
Sheffield | Broomhill group rejects council plans
Broomhill Library Action Group said the assessment to decide which facilities should close was ‘not carried out on a credible or robust basis’.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/broomhill-group-rejects-council-plans-1-6400107

Sheffield Telegraph : 28th January
Sheffield readathon gives boost to library campaign
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-readathon-gives-boost-to-library-campaign-1-6400082

Spalding Guardian : 28th January
Warning over library opening hours cut ahead of handover
Holbeach county councillor Nick Worth warned that if the academy and university aren’t ready to take over on May 6, the library’s opening hours will be cut.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/warning-over-library-opening-hours-cut-ahead-of-handover-1-5838093

Courier Mail : 28th January
Australia | Silence no longer golden in libraries where noise seems to be the day order of the day
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/opinion-silence-no-longer-golden-in-libraries-where-noise-seems-to-be-order-of-the-day/story-fnihsr9v-1226812339865

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January 27, 2014 admin No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 27th January
Birmingham faces £2m library cuts
Libraries across Birmingham face closure as the city looks to slash £2m from its library budget, with even the flagship Library of Birmingham facing heavy cuts.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/birmingham-faces-%C2%A32m-library-cuts.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 27th January
Outrage at Scotland’s Book Town library cuts
Dumfries and Galloway Council is facing criticism after revealing plans to reduce the library service in Wigtown, Scotland’s offical Book Town and home to the internationally recognized Wigtown Book Festival for more than a decade.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/outrage-scotland%E2%80%99s-book-town-library-cuts.html

THE GUARDIAN : 27th January
Real books should be preserved like papyrus scrolls
In a future electronic world, there will be a ghastly contingency about the written word.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jan/27/real-books-papyrus-scrolls-ebooks-libraries-museums

Stamford Mercury : 27th January
Councils step in to try to run Deepings Library
The decision was made to close the library in December despite huge opposition in the Deepings. But town and parish councillors have now stepped in to try and save the library for their community.
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/councils-step-in-to-try-to-run-deepings-library-1-5835916

Daily Echo : 27th January
Hampshire | County council’s plan to shave stops off library service in a bid to save £130K
Details of scores of mobile library stops facing the chop in Hampshire can be revealed today. … As reported, this comes on top of threats to three libraries which are expected to shed their staff, to save £50,000
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10965270.Scores_of_mobile_library_stops_facing_the_axe/

Bradford Telegraph & Argus : 27th January
Stephen’s plea to save Bradford’s libraries
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10964473.Stephen___s_plea_to_save_Bradford_s_libraries/

The Star : 27th January
Letter | Groups need fair set of proposals to run libraries
The examples that the council have used as models for independent libraries bear no resemblance to the proposals they have put forward; being predominantly small libraries in wealthy rural locations and all getting substantial funding from their councils. This is in stark contrast to the council proposals which state that independent libraries would be “without council support or funding”.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/groups-need-fair-set-of-proposals-to-run-libraries-1-6398596

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January 26, 2014 admin No Comments

Public Libraries News : 26th January
Editorial | UK children’s libraries could do better
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/01/uk-childrens-libraries-could-do-better.html

Basingstoke Gazette : 25th January
Hampshire | Future uncertain for Kingsclere library
“I am optimistic that we will be able to reach an agreement with the local community. We will talk to the parish council and people who use the library before making any decisions.”
http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/10963609.Future_uncertain_for_Kingsclere_library/

The Star : 26th January
Library faces closure for weeks in relocation
Barnsley’s main library could be closed for almost two months when it moves to a new home.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/library-faces-closure-for-weeks-in-relocation-1-6397691

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January 25, 2014 admin No Comments

Swindon Advertiser : 24th January
Letter | Library truths
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/swindonletters/10963141.Letters_to_the_editor__24_1_14/

Louth Leader : 25th January
Is there new hope for libraries in Sutton on Sea and Alford?
It will be a massive challenge for these two groups to find the volunteers to run the libraries and trying to find funding pots and filling out all the necessary paperwork that is asked from them.
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/is-there-new-hope-for-libraries-in-sutton-on-sea-and-alford-1-5829470

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January 24, 2014 admin No Comments

India Education Diary : 24th January
Public libraries to get a massive facelift under National Mission on Libraries
http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=27737

BBC News : 23rd January
Library cuts plans approved by Herefordshire Council
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-25871262

News 24 : 24th January
US kids don’t read much on e-readers, tablets
Sixty-two percent of children had access to either an e-reader, a tablet or both – but only 49% of them used the devices for reading, either alone or with their parents, the study found. And when they did read, it was typically for about five minutes a day – compared with about half an hour with printed books.
http://www.news24.com/Technology/News/US-kids-dont-read-much-on-e-readers-tablets-20140124

This Is Cornwall : 23rd January
Cutting back library hours is not an easy choice but it is a necessary one
http://m.thisiscornwall.co.uk/story.html?aid=20484537

Camden New Journal : 23rd January
Maureen Lipman: Saving libraries is as important as saving your local pub
“It is costing the Keats Community Library £250 a day to keep it open. It must be supported. It is irreplaceable”
http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2014/jan/maureen-lipman-saving-libraries-important-saving-your-local-pub

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THE BOOKSELLER : 23rd January
£12m library plan for Westminster gets go-ahead
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/%C2%A312m-library-plan-westminster-gets-go-ahead.html

Birmingham Mail : 23rd January
Four Birmingham libraries facing closure because of budget cuts
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/four-birmingham-libraries-facing-closure-6556612

The Star : 23rd January
Town Hall ‘hid library review’
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/town-hall-hid-library-review-1-6390593

Herald Scotland : 23rd January
Glasgow | Opening hours and jobs to be cut at city libraries
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/opening-hours-and-jobs-to-be-cut-at-city-libraries.23247762

Exeter Express & Echo : 23rd January
Revealed: Inside Exeter library’s £4.2m revamp
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Revealed-Inside-Exeter-library-8217-s-4-2m-revamp/story-20479814-detail/story.html

KenHacock.com : 21st January
Betting on the Book
This guest blog is written by Steve Coffman, Vice President, LSSI
http://kenhaycock.com/betting-book/

Gazette Series : 23rd January
South Gloucestershire | Libraries seek young people’s opinions on services
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/10957939.Libraries_seek_young_people_s_opinions_on_services/

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PRIVATE EYE : 22nd January
Library News | Doncaster (p.28)
Issue No 1358 – available in all good newsagents

THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd January
Save the Children takes literacy campaign to House of Lords
Gove said: “Nothing is more important than ensuring every child can read.
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/save-children-takes-literacy-campaign-house-lords.html

Guardian Series : 22nd January
Council planners told to “do better” over plans for library and gym complex
A public consultation began this week on the refurbishment of South Woodford Library, in High Road, to combine fitness facilities and library services.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/10955466.Library_and_gym_plan_criticised/

Cambrian News : 22nd January
Closure-threatened libraries could be run by volunteers
Under-threat ibraries in Tregaron and New Quay could be run by volunteers to save them from closure.
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/37398/

Swindon Advertiser : 20th January
Letter | Our say is limited
In regard to libraries, the council has launched a separate consultation which includes proposals to reduce paid staff and convert all the smaller libraries to a “community model”.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/swindonletters/10949037.Letters_to_the_editor__20_1_14/

Swindon Advertiser : 16th January
Library views call
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/news_bites/10942335.Library_views_call/

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THE GUARDIAN : 21st January
Improving council library and waste services – workshop
We will hold a workshop Wednesday 29 January from 12pm-2pm to discuss how core services can be made better
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2014/jan/21/improving-council-library-waste-services-workshop

THE BOOKSELLER : 21st January
Row over DCMS library closure statistics
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/row-over-dcms-library-closure-statistics.html

LocalGov : 21st January
Councils urged to sign up to digital inclusion campaign
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Councils-urged-to-sign-up-to-digital-inclusion-campaign/35420

Dutch News : 21st January
Closing libraries will impoverish the Netherlands: commission
http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2014/01/closing_libraries_will_impover.php

Plymouth Herald : 21st January
Spending on libraries may be slashed
He said existing libraries could also house police stations, housing and benefits offices, a one-stop shop for council services, perhaps even a doctor’s surgery. Each of these new users would pay rent to the council.
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Spending-libraries-slashed/story-20470587-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 21st January
Derbyshire | Isolation concern if ‘essential’ library service cut
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Isolation-concern-if-essential-library-service-cut-20140121101451.htm

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THE BOOKSELLER : 20th January
Campaigners brand DCMS library stats ‘bonkers’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/campaigners-brand-dcms-library-stats-bonkers.html

Public Libraries News : 19th January
Editorial | DCMS presents the best picture, Doncaster the worst
The DCMS have produced their review of the state of play in UK public libraries called the Report under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 for 2012/13 . Its purpose is to show what great work the DCMS is doing in public libraries and, as such, it is more a work of propaganda than a serious overview
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/01/dcms-presents-the-best-picture-doncaster-the-worst.html

Booktrade Info : 20th January
DCMS in the propaganda business?
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/51780

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 19th January
Donation Boxes in Public Libraries; legitimate income generation or taking the piss? http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/donation-boxes-in-public-libraries.html

Loughborough Echo : 20th January
Future of libraries under discussion
“We expect to continue to run our town libraries, but we will explore community-running of our smaller libraries and possible co-location with other organisations, such as parish councils,” he added. “We may have to close libraries if we can’t find partners.”
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/exploratory-discussions-currently-underway-kegworth-6521704

Southern Daily Echo : 20th January
Hampshire County Council debates 12 per cent budget cut
Reduced library services and community grants are among county council budget cuts coming under scrutiny today.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10948768.Council_budget_could_be_slashed/?ref=var_0

Express & Star : 20th January
Worcestershire | £1.9m in cuts put future of Hagley Library at risk
“However, any support the parish council gives must not leave it with future insurmountable debts and without problems landing in the lap of the parish council whilst the county council walks away.”
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/01/20/1-9m-in-cuts-put-future-of-hagley-library-at-risk/

Bristol Post : 20th January
Letter | Bristol Library is the wrong place for new school
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/New-school-Library-wrong-place/story-20466020-detail/story.html

Wales Online : 20th January
Poll finds strong support for public libraries as almost 30 are facing the axe
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/poll-finds-strong-support-public-6527316

South Wales Evening Post : 20th January
Plans to transform Briton Ferry Library into centre of learning
Plans are in the pipeline to transform a run-down but iconic library into a centre of learning. Residents have formed a trust in a bid to save Briton Ferry Library from closure. Neath Port Talbot Council is aiming to save £238,143 by off-loading nine of its libraries.
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Plans-transform-Briton-Ferry-Library-centre/story-20467736-detail/story.html

wv11: 20th January
Wolverhampton | Council: Have your say on Library opening hours
Wolverhampton City Council is consulting on plans to reduce opening hours at the city’s district libraries as it seeks to save £123 million over the next 5 years.
http://www.wv11.co.uk/2014/01/20/council-say-library-opening-hours/

Daventry Express : 20th January
Northamptonshire | Volunteers wanted for library homework clubs
http://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/local/volunteers-wanted-for-library-homework-clubs-1-5820052

Alittlebitofstone : 19th January
County council to review Staffordshire libraries
http://alittlebitofstone.com/2014/01/19/county-council-to-review-staffordshire-libraries/

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