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December 23, 2013 No Comments

Cambrian News : 23rd December
Library closure to save £9,000 labelled ludicrous
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36822/Tregaron 

Stoke Sentinel : 23rd December
Stoke-on-Trent | Meir and Trentham libraries still face closure
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Meir-Trentham-libraries-face-closure/story-20356520-detail/story.html

Yorkshire Post : 23rd December
Sheffield | Volunteers looking to run libraries
Sheffield City Council confirmed a number of groups have been on a fact-finding mission to Wakefield over the weekend to see how this can be done.   ….  The council is keeping 12 libraries open but is also hoping five more can be retained by becoming community-led.
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/education/volunteers-looking-to-run-libraries-1-6331316


Craven Herald & Pioneer : 23rd December
North Yorks | Arts Council grant will pay for artist-in-residence at Ingleton Library
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/10886167.Arts_Council_grant_will_pay_for_artist_in_residence_at_Ingleton_Library/

Meir library

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December 21, 2013 No Comments

Worcester News : 20th December
Just 40p a month will meet the shortfall, says Upton Town Council
They will ask every household in Upton and six surrounding parishes to pay a monthly council tax supplement of 40p for the next five years to guarantee the library’s survival over that period. This would raise about £15,000 a year, with councillors confident the additional £10,000 savings required can be achieved by using more volunteers.
http://m.worcesternews.co.uk/news/10891752.Pay_to_save_library__book_lovers_urged/

Horncastle News : 21st December
Letter | How can Lincolnshire County Council’s U-Turn on libraries be thrilling?
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-how-can-lincolnshire-county-council-s-u-turn-on-libraries-be-thrilling-1-5762187

Bourne Local : 21st December
A fresh approach to making library services efficient
by Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/local/your-news-a-fresh-approach-to-making-library-services-efficient-1-5762835

Spalding Guardian : 21st December
Letter | Libraries – Good job Mr Worth but what’s next?
from P Foyster – Holbeach UKIP agent
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/libraries-good-job-mr-worth-but-what-s-next-1-5756005

good ol' Boris the dog

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December 20, 2013 No Comments

CILIP PMLG  Newsletter – ‘Access’
Including, among others, articles from Annie Mauger, John Dolan and Ian Anstice
http://info.cilip.org.uk/FS/2834/Documents/PMLG%20Access%20Issue%201.pdf 

Stoke Sentinel : 20th December
Community volunteers could be drafted in to run libraries as part of a major-shake-up in Staffordshire
Some libraries could be taken over by community volunteers and others could be moved into pubs, post offices or fire stations as part of a major shake-up of the service.  The changes could also see a number of small and under-used libraries across Staffordshire closed down altogether or replaced with mobile vans to save money.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Community-volunteers-drafted-run-libraries-major/story-20346737-detail/story.html

The Echo : 20th December
New era for Southend libraries..but can volunteers make a success of council’s big idea?
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/10889353.New_era_for_Southend_libraries___but_can_volunteers_make_a_success_of_council___s_big_idea_/?ref=nt

Wiltshire Times : 20th December
Army of Wiltshire library volunteers is best in the west
Libraries across Wiltshire have more volunteers than anywhere else in the south-west, according to a new report.
http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/inyourtown/wiltshire/10892752.Army_of_Wiltshire_library_volunteers_is_best_in_the_west/?action=success

Stamford Mercury : 20th December
Letter: Is council failing in its legal duty?
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/letter-is-council-failing-in-its-legal-duty-1-5763846

Bury Times : 19th December
Attempt to stop sculpture centre plan at Bury Library fails
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/10890419.Attempt_to_stop_sculpture_centre_plan_at_Bury_Library_fails/?ref=rss

Bristol Post : 20th December
Letter | Libraries are little more than internet cafes
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Libraries-Little-internet-cafes/story-20346799-detail/story.html

Edinburgh Evening News : 19th December
‘Superhero’ librarians are saved after public outcry
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/superhero-librarians-are-saved-after-public-outcry-1-3239255

Ireland | The public library as a catalyst for economic, social and cultural development
A Strategy for Public Libraries 2013 – 2017
http://www.lgma.ie/sites/default/files/public_libraries_strategy_2013_2017.pdf

girl in library

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December 19, 2013 No Comments

Get West London : 19th December
Harrow | ‘Positive future’ no more as library management company in consultation with staff over redundancies 
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/incoming/positive-future-no-more-library-6432962

The Star : 19th December
Funding promise for Sheffield library facing closure
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/funding-promise-for-sheffield-library-facing-closure-1-6325942

Crosby Herald : 19th December
Sefton | Carnegie library’s future in doubt as council stall on bid reviews rejection decision
http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2013/12/19/carnegie-library-s-future-in-doubt-as-council-stall-on-bid-reviews-rejection-decision-68459-34156601/

Herts & Essex Observer : 19th December
Final chance to have your say on the future of Hertfordshire’s libraries
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/News/Bishops-Stortford/Final-chance-to-have-your-say-on-the-future-of-Hertfordshires-libraries-20131219103437.htm

Nuneaton News : 19th December
Warwickshire | Library in plea for volunteers
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/Library-plea-volunteers/story-20345043-detail/story.html

broomhill library

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December 18, 2013 No Comments

MickFortune.com : 18th December
Are Councils using framework agreements to destroy the UK Public Library Service – You decide.
http://www.mickfortune.com/WordPress/?p=1061

THE BOOKSELLER : 18th December
Major job cuts at Southend’s libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/major-job-cuts-southends-libraries.html

The Echo : 18th December
Southend | 45% of library jobs axed
“It’s really going to impact on communities and it shows those libraries left, which are supposed to be run by volunteers, aren’t going to be supported.”
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/10882496.45__of_library_jobs_axed/?ref=nt

North Devon Journal : 18th December
Library spending down £3million in the last year
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Library-spending-3million-year/story-20336024-detail/story.html

Grimsby Telegraph : 18th December
North East Lincs | Michelle Hurst: Libraries – a thing of the past? 
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Michelle-Hurst-Libraries-thing-past/story-20336828-detail/story.html

Library

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December 16, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 16th December
Campaigners protest over Herefordshire library cuts
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/campaigners-protest-over-herefordshire-library-cuts.html

The Library Campaign : 16th December
With friends like these
http://www.librarycampaign.com/with-friends-like-these/

The Guardian : 16th December
Zero-hours contracts are not poisonous and councils should proudly use them
Libraries are being kept open thanks to staff on zero-hours contracts. When used responsibly they can play a vital role
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/dec/16/zero-hours-contracts-councils-reputation-poisonous

Stoke Sentinel : 16th December
Stoke-on-Trent | Letter – Library a lifeline for all residents
It would be a blow were any of our libraries to be closed, but it would be devastating in the Meir, which is one of our most disadvantaged communities.
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Library-lifeline-residents/story-20326027-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 16th December
Here’s a real turn up for the books… Huddersfield Library is one of the busiest in the country!
The region saw a 4.8% drop in the total number of public libraries with 18 fewer this year than last, as well as a 2.6% decrease in total expenditure from the previous year.http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/heres-real–turn-up-6407925

Exeter Express & Echo : 16th December
Libraries help the Devon economy
Libraries have a role in helping new and small businesses grow, says Dr Stephen Fear, Entrepreneur in Residence and Ambassador at The British Library.
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Libraries-help-Devon-economy/story-20327421-detail/story.html

Wembley Matters : 15th December
Barham Library campaign to oppose Trustees’ Appeal
The Barham Library building has now been empty for over 26 months and will now remain empty for another 6 while we await the Appeal Hearing. This is just an appalling waste of time and money.
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/barham-library-campaign-to-oppose.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+WembleyMatters+%28WEMBLEY+MATTERS%29

Nottingham Post : 16th December
Frank, 2, signs up in crusade to save Bakersfield Library
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Frank-2-signs-crusade-save-axe-threat-library/story-20326609-detail/story.html

Huddersfield Library

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December 15, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 14th December
Top UK public library trends of 2013
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/12/top-uk-public-library-trends-of-2013.html

Louth Leader : 15th December
Protest toys put outside Louth Library
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/protest-toys-put-outside-louth-library-1-5744544

This Is Lincolnshire : 14th December
‘Gagged’ staff speak out as D-day for Lincolnshire libraries looms
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Gagged-staff-speak-D-day-libraries-looms/story-20307673-detail/story.html#axzz2nR3mmD6r

Spalding Guardian : 14th December
Green light for plan to take on town’s library
The future of Holbeach Library appears safe after plans by the town’s academy and university campus to run it won favour with county councillors.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/green-light-for-plan-to-take-on-town-s-library-1-5749200

Craven Herald & Pioneer : 14th December
Bradford | New library opens in Silsden Town Hall 
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/10870998.New_library_opens_in_Silsden_Town_Hall/

protest toys

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December 13, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 13th December
Cressida Cowell launches Christmas reading challenge
Author Cressida Cowell today launched The Reading Agency’s new Christmas reading mini-challenge, designed to encourage children to use their libraries over the Christmas holidays.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cressida-cowell-launches-christmas-reading-challenge.html

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council : 13th December
The future direction for libraries in Southend has now been officially agreed

  • There will be an east hub library on a new site in Delaware Road, Shoebury, replacing Friars and Thorpedene Libraries
  • Leigh and Kent Elms will both become hub libraries with a mix of paid and volunteer staff
  • Southchurch and Westcliff will be managed by the community

http://www.southend.gov.uk/news/article/1313/new_chapter_opens_for_southend_libraries

Luton Today : 13th December
Closing time for Luton’s libraries
Sundon Park Library, Wigmore Library and the Mobile Library are all closing on January 31 next year.
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/closing-time-for-luton-s-libraries-1-5748742

Grimsby Telegraph : 13th December
Children should not be excluded from learning
recommended
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Children-excluded-learning/story-20318613-detail/story.html

Rutland & Stamford Mercury : 13th December
Rescue bid for doomed Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/rescue-bid-for-doomed-deepings-library-1-5746116

deepings library2

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December 12, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 12th December
Should libraries rely on volunteers? 
includes a poll
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/poll/2013/dec/12/libraries-volunteers-council-cuts

London Evening Standard : 12th December
Derek Jacobi: Libraries have been a big part of my life and we must fight to save them 
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/education/derek-jacobi-libraries-have-been-a-big-part-of-my-life-andwe-must-fight-to-save-them-8999869.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th December
Derek Jacobi speaks up for libraries
A short precis of and link to the London Evening Standard article
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/derek-jacobi-speaks-libraries.html

Swindon Advertiser : 12th December
Letter (multiple signatories) | Cuts risk to history
Next week two local studies librarians will have to compete for a single job as Swindon Borough Council makes more cuts to its public services.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/swindonletters/10873297.Letters_to_the_editor/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 12th December
Update on Carillion
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/update-on-carillion.html …

THE GUARDIAN : 12th December
Councillor Tulip Siddiq – How a team of volunteers saved Camden’s at risk libraries
some worthwhile comments
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/dec/12/library-cuts-volunteers-saved-camdens-libraries

Wembley Matters : 11th December
Brent | Library Planning fraud investigation still awaited as developer consults in pub 
http://wembleymatters.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/library-planning-fraud-investigation.html 

This Is Cornwall : 12th December
Truro library is most-visited in the south west 
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/TRURO-library-visited-south-west/story-20316240-detail/story.html

Sir Derek Jacobi said cuts were a “mystery”

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December 11, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 11th December
Susan Cooper: libraries are the frontline in the war for the imagination 
In a speech given to the Youth Libraries Group, The Dark Is Rising author recalls the events that fired her creative instincts as a child, and the importance of books and libraries in building a rich inner life for children
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/11/susan-cooper-youth-libraries-group-speech-dark-rising

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 11th December
The law of the building site; Carillion and public libraries
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-law-of-building-site-carillion-and.html

Grimsby Telegraph : 11th December
Join live debate on future of librariess in North East Lincolnshire 
Log onto http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk  from noon this Friday 
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Join-live-debate-future-libraries-North-East/story-20308237-detail/story.html 

Save Old Town Library : 11th December
Swindon | Shirley’s Question to Cabinet & Written Answer
friendsofoldtownlibrary.co.uk/ContactWithCouncillors.htm 

Toronto Public Library : 4th December
Press Release | $5.63 of value for every dollar invested in Toronto Public Library
On average, one open hour at any one of Toronto’s 98 Branch Libraries generates $2,515 in benefits for the city of Toronto
http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/news_releases/2013/12/torontonians-receive-563-of-value-for-every-dollar-invested-in-toronto-public-library.html#.UqcdyylD9j4.facebook 

PewInternet : 11th December
How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their Communities
good data
http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2013/12/11/libraries-in-communities/

THE GUARDIAN : 11th December
Norfolk & Norwich Millennium tops list of most popular UK libraries 
Library campaigners criticised the figures for presenting an incomplete picture, with the largest metropolitan authority, Birmingham, among those not supplying figures.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/11/norfolk-norwich-library-most-popular-top-20

Public Libraries News : 10th December
Official figures show fewer closures; big rise in volunteers; decline in usage and funding
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/12/official-figures-show-fewer-closures-big-rise-in-volunteers-decline-in-usage-and-funding.html

Localgov.co.uk : 11th December
Library staff numbers continue downward spiral 
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Library-staff-numbers-continue-downward-spiral/35207

Public Finance : 10th December
Rate of library closures slowing, CIPFA survey finds
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/news/2013/12/rate-of-library-closures-slowing-cipfa-survey-finds/

Bucks Free Press : 11th December
Russian visitors for Great Missenden Library
Russian delegation’s visit showcased and shared “the best of the UK’s experience in the library sector” http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10867907.Russian_visitors_for_Great_Missenden_Library/

Cambrian News : 11th December
Hundreds sign petition to save library
Three hundred people have signed a petition opposing the closure of the town library in New Quay.  A plan to close the library on Uplands Square, along with the facility in Tregaron, is among the raft of early cut proposals in a bid to fill a £9.6million black hole in Ceredigion County Council’s finances.
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36535/

Councillor Mick Burnett

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December 10, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 10th December
CIPFA records continuing library closures
Details 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cipfa-records-continuing-library-closures.html

Public Finance : 10th December
Rate of library closures slowing, CIPFA survey finds
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/news/2013/12/rate-of-library-closures-slowing-cipfa-survey-finds/

Herald Scotland : 10th December
Library volunteers up by half in a year
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/library-volunteers-up-by-half-in-a-year.22913946

The Star : 10th December
Fight is on for Sheffield city library
More than 100 residents crammed into a public meeting at Upperthorpe Library at the weekend to put their opinions on record …
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/fight-is-on-for-sheffield-city-library-1-6305957

Bristol 24-7 : 10th December
Council ‘wilfully ignored’ Bristol libraries’ 400th anniversary 
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/12/10/council-wilfully-ignored-bristol-libraries-400th-anniversary-71444/

Telegraph & Argus : 10th December
Editorial | New library is a facility worth saving
There are few things today which are as valuable as the free services offered by a public library.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/news_opinion/featuresourview/10866144.New_library_is_a_facility_worth_saving/

Telegraph & Argus : 10th December
Bradford | New City Library opens with a flourish!
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10865199.New_City_Library_opens_with_a_flourish_/

BBC News : 10th December
North East Lincolnshire libraries face £500,000 cut
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-25319429

Grimsby Telegraph : 10th December
Local libraries: North East Lincolnshire Council embarks on eight-week public consultation

Grimsby Telegraph : 10th December
Councillors pledge to fight for libraries in North East Lincolnshire amid £500k cuts

NE lincolnshire
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December 9, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 9th December
Big society policy not suited for deprived communities, says thinktank
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/dec/09/big-society-deprived-david-cameron-charitable-wealthy?CMP=EMCSOCEML657

The Lincolnite : 9th December
Stephen Palmer | Lincolnshire libraries decision: Foul or fair?
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/12/lincolnshire-libraries-decision-foul-fair/

Grimsby Telegraph : 9th December
Local libraries: Your chance to help shape their future in North East Lincolnshire
“The library service has been making efficiency savings for a number of years through reducing opening hours, reducing the expenditure on book stock and stopping the mobile library service. But this is not enough – we need to do more …” :
Councillor Mick Burnett, portfolio holder for tourism, leisure and culture
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Local-libraries-chance-help-shape-future-North/story-20298836-detail/story.html


Inside Moray : 9th December
Libraries campaigners look to a secure future
“I would hope that every assistance is provided by Moray Council to people living in these communities who have now indicated a wish to retain some of the services lost through these closures.”
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1477


Library 2.0 : 7th December
Video | Lee Rainie: Libraries and Communities
Lee Rainie is Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project.
http://www.library20.com/video/lee-rainie-libraries-and-communities 

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December 7, 2013 No Comments

Swindon Advertiser : 7th December
Public could shape future of Swindon libraries in proposed consultation
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10862394.Public_could_shape_future_of_Swindon_libraries_in_proposed_consultation/

Buckinghamshire County Council : 6th December
Community libraries a focus for Russian delegation
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/news/2013/december/community-libraries-a-focus-for-russian-delegation/#.UqNO6ydjL1V

Sunderland Echo : 7th November
Community group bids to take over closed Sunderland library
Back on the Map (BOtM) has found support from residents in its decision to try to reopen Hendon Library as a community centre with “library provision.”
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/community-group-bids-to-take-over-closed-sunderland-library-1-6301411

Stamford Mercury : 7th December
Deepings Library cuts approved by executive
Deepings Library in High Street, Market Deeping, which is currently open for 30 hours a week and has more than 2,000 active borrowers, will be replaced with visits from a mobile library for 17 hours a month.
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/deepings-library-cuts-approved-by-executive-1-5733171

Hendon Library

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December 6, 2013 No Comments

BBC News : 6th December
Somerset | Library volunteers scheme criticised by community group
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-25256102

THE GUARDIAN : 6th December
Authors’ Public Lending Right payments frozen
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/06/authors-public-lending-right-payments-frozen

THE BOOKSELLER : 6th December
Pembrokeshire reviews mobile libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/pembrokeshire-reviews-mobile-libraries.html

BBC News : 6th December
Bristol Central Library basement to become school
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-25230410

Bristol Post : 5th December
Bristol Central Library decision: School gets nod to create classrooms
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Bristol-Central-Library-decision-School-gets-nod/story-20267383-detail/story.html

Crosby Herald : 5th December
Carnegie Library future on the line after council reject rescue package 
http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2013/12/05/carnegie-library-future-on-the-line-after-council-reject-rescue-package-68459-34111752/

This Is Lincolnshire : 5th December
Lincolnshire library campaigners could launch council legal action
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Library-campaigners-launch-council-legal-action/story-20258814-detail/story.html#axzz2mhA3T6xb

Spalding Today : 6th December
Councillor blasts ‘great Deeping library betrayal’
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/councillor-blasts-great-deeping-library-betrayal-1-5733359

Sleaford Standard : 5th December
Executive goes ahead with library plans
“Many of these thirty libraries are very busy, with over 40,000 visitors through the door.  As a volunteer, taking full responsibility for funding and running a substantial library is a tough call.”
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/executive-goes-ahead-with-library-plans-1-5731985

Redditch Standard : 6th December
Worcestershire | Cuts could hit library opening times
http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2013/12/06/news-Cuts-could-hit-library-opening-times-91824.html

Bristol Central Library

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December 5, 2013 No Comments

Welsh Government : 3rd December
Written Statement – Public Libraries in Wales
http://wales.gov.uk/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2013/8265614/?lang=en#

The Star : 5th December
Sheffield pupils take library battle to Town Hall
The youngsters also handed over 200 copies of a survey completed by pupils in primary and secondary schools in south-west Sheffield – the findings of which showed almost two-thirds of children would stop using libraries altogether if their local Totley Library was to close.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/sheffield-pupils-take-library-battle-to-town-hall-1-6297168

Sheffield Telegraph : 5th December
Pupils urge council rethink over libraries
more detail
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/pupils-urge-council-rethink-over-libraries-1-6297046

Swindon.gov : 4th December
Library Strategy consultation to be discussed by Cabinet
http://www.swindon.gov.uk/News/Pages/Library-Strategy-consultation-to-be-discussed-by-Cabinet.aspx

Bristol1247 : 5th December
Cabinet live: Bristol mayor to decide on Central Library school plan
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/12/05/cabinet-live-bristol-mayor-to-decide-on-central-library-school-plan-53861/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bristol247+%28Bristol247.com%29

Milford & West Wales Mercury : 5th December
Pembrokeshire | Council to review mobile libraries
http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/10856818.Council_to_review_mobile_libraries/

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 5th December
Library Staff Speak
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/12/05/lincolnshire-library-staff-speak/ 

Public Libraries News : 4th December
Editorial | Maria Miller would be proud: Lincolnshire and that Arts Council England grant
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/12/maria-miller-would-be-proud-lincolnshire-and-that-arts-council-england-grant.html

Scunthorpe Telegraph : 4th December
Decision made on proposed changes to library services in Lincolnshire
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Decision-proposed-changes-library-services/story-20257901-detail/story.html

MK Web : 5th December
New Milton Keynes library taking shape
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Community/New-Milton-Keynes-library-taking-shape-20131205180000.htm 

Borehamwood Times : 5th December
Hertfordshire | Meeting in Borehamwood to discuss future of library service
detail is informative
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/10857596.A_library_service_for_the_future/

Totley Library

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December 4, 2013 No Comments

Save Lincs Libraries Campaign : 4th December
Inside the 2nd Dec Scrutiny Meeting – Two Voices
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/12/04/inside-the-2nd-dec-scrutiny-meeting-two-voices/

Lincolnshire Echo : 3rd December
“Democracy is dead”: Lincolnshire library funding cuts criticised
Chris Pain, of the UKIP Lincolnshire political group, was quick to voice his anger at the move.
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Democracy-dead-Lincolnshire-library-funding-cuts/story-20253141-detail/story.html

Books

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December 3, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd December
ACE grant to library artists sparks controversy
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ace-grant-library-artists-sparks-controversy.html

Mancunian Matters : 3rd December
Is the end nigh for Greater Manchester’s libraries? 
http://mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/031213674-end-nigh-greater-manchesters-libraries-savage-cuts-and-ailing-visitor-numbers-make

ITV News : 3rd December
Lincolnshire Council closing libraries to save £2 million a year
Video report
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-12-03/lincolnshire-council-closing-libraries-to-save-2-million-a-year/

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd December
Lincolnshire library cuts passed by council
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/lincolnshire-library-cuts-passed-council.html

The Lincolnite : 3rd December
Lincolnshire libraries cuts plan approved
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/12/executive-approves-revised-plans-lincolnshire-library-services/

Grimsby Telegraph : 3rd December
Changes to library services in Lincolnshire are approved
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Changes-library-services-Lincolnshire-approved/story-20253280-detail/story.html

Market Rasen Mail : 3rd December
Lincolnshire County Council approves controversial library cuts
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/breaking-news-lincolnshire-county-council-approves-controversial-library-cuts-1-5725210Rutland & Stamford Mercury : 3rd December
County council votes to close Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/county-council-votes-to-close-deepings-library-1-5724922

This Is Lincolnshire : 3rd December
Lincolnshire libraries will be run by volunteers
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libaries-run-volunteers/story-20253043-detail/story.html 

Spalding Guardian : 3rd December
More than 30 libraries are shelved
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/more-than-30-libraries-are-shelved-1-5725220

Boston Standard : 3rd December
Council votes to go ahead with library cuts
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/council-votes-to-go-ahead-with-library-cuts-1-5725517

Horncastle News : 3rd December
County Council confirms plans for library service
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/breaking-news-county-council-confirms-plans-for-library-service-1-5725224

Grantham Journal : 3rd December
Future of Grantham Library decided
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/future-of-grantham-library-decided-1-5725419

Grimsby Telegraph : 3rd December
New plans for future of Lincolnshire’s libraries disappoint
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/New-plans-future-Lincolnshire-s-libraries/story-20252720-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 3rd December
Matt Goold: Libraries are more than just lots of books
They are a gift to ourselves, a collective good to ensure that knowledge is democratised. They are the secular cathedrals, thought in cold storage.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Matt-Goold-Libraries-just-lots-books/story-20251922-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 3rd December
Vicky Godfrey: Why libraries are so important to me
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Vicky-Godfrey-libraries-important/story-20251926-detail/story.html

Deepings

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December 2, 2013 No Comments

Harrogate News : 2nd December
Arts Council awards £100,000 to put artists into county libraries
http://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2013/12/02/arts-council-awards-100000-put-artists-county-libraries/

Spalding Guardian : 2nd December
Library closures expected to be rubber stamped
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/library-closures-expected-to-be-rubber-stamped-1-5722539

THE GUARDIAN l 1st December
The Library: A World History by James WP Campbell and Will Pryce – review
It’s a strange world history of libraries, though, that doesn’t glance at the dismal goings-on elsewhere in Britain.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/01/library-world-history-campbell-pryce-review

Buxton Advertiser : 1st December
High Peak mobile libraries could face the axe
“To remove the mobile library service is to cut off an intellectual life-line, particularly for disabled people and the elderly.” – Berlie Doherty, resident & double Carnegie-Medal winner
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/high-peak-mobile-libraries-could-face-the-axe-1-6286480

library bus

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November 30, 2013 No Comments

This Is Lincolnshire : 30th November
Protesters took to city streets to say ‘no’ to library closures
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-Central-Library/story-20244645-detail/story.html#axzz2m88QFJqt

This Is Lincolnshire : 30th November
Protests against library closures planned today
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Protests-library-closures-planned-today/story-20244525-detail/story.html#axzz2m88QFJqt

Twitter : 30th November
Ashley Baxter ‏@DeepingDo 8h

Suggestion box Deepings library today. What’s the point @LincolnshireCC? You clearly don’t care what we say?!pic.twitter.com/IQa8icafNJ

feedback

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November 29, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 29th November
Library cuts ‘worse in deprived north’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-cuts-worse-deprived-north.html

CILIP : 28th November
Damaging library cuts are wrong and dangerous
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/damaging-library-cuts-are-wrong-and-dangerous

Public Libraries News : 28th November
The future of libraries: what the Guardian online debate found
A link to the debate is provided. It is worth seeing what people said
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/11/the-future-of-libraries-what-the-guardian-online-debate-found.html

Northern Scot : 29th November
Bid to save four Moray libraries fails 
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Bid-to-save-four-Moray-libraries-fails-29112013.htm

The Star : 29th November
Letter – Sheffield | Libraries are more important than offices
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/libraries-are-more-important-than-offices-1-6284622

Ashbourne News Telegraph : 29th November
Derbyshire | Public consultation plan for mobile library service
full details
http://www.ashbournenewstelegraph.co.uk/News/Public-consultation-plan-for-mobile-library-service-20131129110751.htm

Stamford Mercury : 29th November
Council uses data for the wrong Thurlby during library consultation
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/council-uses-data-for-the-wrong-thurlby-during-library-consultation-1-5716285

A Lincolnshire County Council mobile library

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