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November 28, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 28th November
Public Lending Right (PLR) and Volunteer Libraries 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/legal/public-lending-right-plr-and-volunteer-libraries

THE GUARDIAN : 28th November
Cuts may force councils to stop funding arts and leisure services by 2015
Study warns that authorities will have to focus on core services, leaving others such as libraries and leisure centres at risk
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/nov/28/local-council-funding-cuts-arts

PRIVATE EYE
Issue 1354 – p.29
Library News | Sheffield library cuts
In all good newsagents

The Scotsman : 28th November
Campaigners abandon Moray library closure fight
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/campaigners-abandon-moray-library-closure-fight-1-3212549

THE BOOKSELLER : 28th November
Newcastle to feature in library e-lending pilot
Cuts-stricken Newcastle is one of four authorities chosen by the Society of Chief Librarians to take part in the Sieghart Review pilots.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/newcastle-feature-library-e-lending-pilot.html

Derby Telegraph : 28th November
Outrage as Derbyshire County Council seeks ‘fat cat’ while planning mobile libraries axe
The council – which sparked anger earlier this year by adding a third highly-paid member of staff to the chief executive’s office – is now advertising for a strategic director of corporate resources, who will be paid between £108,087 and £118,895 a year.
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Outrage-county-seeks-fat-cat-planning-mobile/story-20229028-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 28th November
Derbyshire | Mobile libraries being scrapped is ‘diabolical’
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Mobile-libraries-to-be-scrapped-to-cut-costs-20131128160743.htm

Plymouth Herald : 28th November
Plymouth city libraries set to open an extra 11 hours a week
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-city-libraries-set-open-extra-11-hours/story-20235815-detail/story.html

Hemel Today : 27th November
Hertfordshire | Tell us what you want for the future of libraries
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/local/tell-us-what-you-want-for-the-future-of-libraries-1-5711583

News North Wales : 28th November
Denbighshire | Prestatyn’s new look library opens its doors
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/128698/prestatyn-s-new-look-library-opens-its-doors.aspx

mobile library derbyshire

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November 27, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Guardian : 26th November
Death knell sounds for our libraries
Deeping St James county councillor Phil Dilks says no groups are volunteering to run Market Deeping Library because the council is offering £5,000 a year while running costs are £25,000 and “people are not daft”.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/death-knell-sounds-for-our-libraries-1-5709562

Market Rasen Mail : 27th November
New library plan to save Caistor and Wragby facilities
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/new-library-plan-to-save-caistor-and-wragby-facilities-1-5710677

Press & Journal : 27th November
Moray | Leading author hits out at library closures 
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3485149

Bakewell Today : 27th November
Derbyshire | Council considers slashing library services  
full details of 4 ‘options’
http://www.bakewelltoday.co.uk/news/local/council-considers-slashing-library-services-1-6280433

Derby Telegraph : 27th November
Derbyshire’s mobile library service facing the axe 
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/End-road-Derbyshire-s-mobile-library-service/story-20227853-detail/story.html

Western Telegraph : 27th November
Future of Pembrokeshire’s mobile libraries uncertain
http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/county/10837483.Future_of_Pembrokeshire_s_mobile_libraries_uncertain/?ref=var_0

Cambrian News : 27th November
Wales | Public backlash fears over £9m council cuts
A council tax rise of five per cent is being proposed along with service cuts including the closure of Tregaron and New Quay libraries …
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36188/

Cambrian News : 27th November
Early retirements sought in bid to save £200,000
http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/36195/

Borehamwood Times : 27th November
Public meeting at 96 Shenley Road to shape future of library service in Hertfordshire
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/10837017.Public_meeting_to_shape_future_of_library_service/

Craven Herald : 27th November
Bradford | Silsden Library gets ready to open
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/10837557.Silsden_Library_gets_ready_to_open/

Market Deeping Library

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November 27, 2013 No Comments

Tomorrow, the Guardian will be hosting a debate focused around the following three questions:

• Why are library services so important and how are they changing?

• How can council library services be more resilient?

• What examples are there of councils reinventing the service?

You can join them, or leave comments and points in their open thread, which is already open for comments.

Want your say? You can email in your contributions to this email address: sarah.marsh@theguardian.com

http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/nov/25/libraries-future-service-councils

blib

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November 26, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th November
Desmond Clarke:  Library strategy
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/library-strategy.html

CILIP : 26th November
CILIP Council election result 
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/four-new-members-cilip-council-elected …

Nottingham Post : 26th November
The smallest libraries in the county are facing changes
It is expected that the libraries most suitable for community partnership approaches would be the smaller libraries, although the council would be open to proposals from all communities.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Smallest-facing-changes/story-20221639-detail/story.html

Nottingham Post : 26th November
Volunteers: the next chapter in a tale of hard-up libraries in Nottinghamshire
“In every case [of volunteer-run libraries] I have seen, it has reduced the standard of provision” – Lauren Smith, VftL
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Volunteers-chapter-tale-hard-libraries/story-20221623-detail/story.html

Louth Eye : 24th November
New Library Proposals
“… still constitute substantial cuts which will gut the library service”
http://www.loutheye.co.uk/24-11-13-new-library-proposals.php

volunteer librarians

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November 25, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 25th November
The future of libraries – keeping the service alive
Join us Thursday 28 November to discuss how councils can reinvent library services in the 21st century
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/nov/25/libraries-future-service-councils

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 25th November
Michael Morpurgo: Bring back story time in every school
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10468670/Michael-Morpurgo-Bring-back-story-time-in-every-school.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 25th November
Call for unity at Speak Up For Libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/call-unity-speak-libraries.html 

Public Libraries News : 24th November
Lessons learnt from Speak Up For Libraries event
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/11/lessons-learnt-from-speak-up-for-libraries-event.html

Public Libraries News
What are the current issues in libraries? Speak Up For Libraries Workshop: 23rd November
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/speak-up-for-libraries-conference-23rd-november/what-are-the-current-issues-in-libraries-speak-up-for-libraries-workshop-23rd-november

Question Everything Blog
Speak up for Libraries 2013 
Steve Davies excellent and funny introduction. The video of his speech, the streamed video of the Q&A and quite a few pictures are below. I have a surgery meeting with my MP David Cameron next Friday …
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/speak-up-for-libraries-2013.html

Good eReader : 25th November
Outlook Grim for Public Libraries
http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/outlook-grim-for-public-libraries

Sheffield Telegraph : 25th November
Library policy branded ‘poor’ 
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/library-policy-branded-poor-1-6265251

Bristol 124-7 : 25th November
Surely we can work out a way to save our libraries?
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/11/25/surely-can-work-way-save-libraries-59872/

THE GUARDIAN : 25th November
The arts are more than a way to make money, Maria Miller
The culture minister tells Hull what a financial boon being City of Culture will be. She’s missing the point
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/24/culture-more-than-just-money-making-exercise

michael morpurgo

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November 25, 2013 No Comments

Relief that there were no major screw-ups… or punch-ups. And frustration that of course we have not got nearly far enough in sorting out the accelerating disaster that is happening to public libraries today. Well, I said that this conference is just the beginning. And I meant it. The Library Campaign is committed to taking this forward.

Most lasting impression no 1: first speaker Steve Davies of Cardiff University highlighted David Cameron’s now-infamous recent speech at the Lord Mayor’s banquet in London. In it he reversed all previous promises and made it clear that he is determined to reduce public services permanently – no matter how much money the country might acquire. A smaller ‘more efficient’ state is the goal – no matter what. Cameron was pictured saying this in full evening rig, surrounded by bottles of fine wine, gold table accessories, gold chains, golden chairs, etc etc. Either his spin doctors have finally lost their minds – or they really don’t give a toss any more and are going for a full-strength ‘party of the rich and selfish’ strategy.

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/11/david-cameron-policy-shift-leaner-efficient-state?CMP=EMCSOCEML657

We are already officially the 6th richest country in the world, Steve pointed out. When you are this rich, choices on spending are not economical. They are political. Steve also pointed out that the Tory party has cleared all its pre-election material from its own website – and the internet. So – no way to pin down this change, or the many other blatantly broken promises. However – ahem – the British Library still has the whole lot. And anyone can get hold of it. Because the BL is a library…

Most lasting impression no 2: real and widespread anger at local councils ‘consultation’ methods. From all round the country there were stories of rigged questions, making questionnaires inaccessible – or quite simply ignoring the results. There is, it emerged, no legal way to oblige councils to consult honestly or honour their results. As government has dumped all responsibility for the problems of libraries – saying it is purely a matter for local authorities – that’s ironic, to say the least. But, given Cameron’s gold-spattered speech, it’s clear this government has lost all sense of irony.

Laura Swaffield
Chair, The Library Campaign

photo of people

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November 25, 2013 No Comments


the panel 2013The panel:

Phil Bradley, President of CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)

Janene Cox, President of SCL (Society of Chief Librarians)

Brian Ashley, Libraries Director, Arts Council England

Alan Gibbons, author, Campaign for the Book

Yinnon Ezra, Advisor of Libraries, DCMS

Heather Wakefield, Head of Local Government UNISON

For photos of the event, with thanks to Trevor Craig,  click here

Video of opening speech by Steve Davies, lecturer in Social Sciences, University of Cardiff

Video of the final question and answer session with the panel

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November 24, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News
Speak Up For Libraries panel, 23rd November 2013
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/speak-up-for-libraries-panel-23rd-november-2013

Horncastle News : 23rd November
Council set to reverse decision on library cuts
The News understands the county council is under pressure to reverse a controversial decision to cut the (Horncastle) library’s opening hours from 40 to 25 a week.
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/council-set-to-reverse-decision-on-library-cuts-1-5694812

Romford Recorder : 23rd November
Havering | Collier Row Library users enjoy revamp
“Libraries are the heart and soul of a community, more now than ever before, shown by a big increase in library membership in Havering over recent years. That’s why we’re committed to keeping and investing in more libraries in the borough …”
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/collier_row_library_users_enjoy_revamp_1_3031772

Collier Row Library

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November 22, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 21st November
Campaigner meeting with Libraries All Party Parliamentary Group 20/11/13 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/library-closing/campaigner-meeting-with-libraries-all-party-parliamentary-group-201113

Mumsnet:  ‘Self service library counters – I hate ’em (50 posts)
http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/1919397-Self-service-library-counters-I-hate-em

Birmingham Post : 21st November
Capita pockets £1.2m to create Library of Birmingham website 
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/capita-pockets-12m-create-library-6324957

BBC News : 22nd November
Cornwall library closures ‘cannot be ruled out’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-25031416

East London Lines : 22nd November
Croydon libraries staff members’ jobs at risk following surprise management takeover by Carillion
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2013/11/croydon-libraries-staff-members-jobs-at-risk-following-surprise-takeover-by-carillion/

This Is Lincolnshire : 22nd November
Last ditch bid from Labour councillors to save Lincolnshire libraries defeated
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/ditch-bid-Labour-councillors-save-Lincolnshire/story-20164992-detail/story.html#axzz2lOYi2bhn

The Lincolnite : 22nd November
Community hub focus in revised Lincolnshire libraries cuts plan
The main changes come at Tier 3 and 4 levels, regarding community-run services and mobile libraries. Now, the council would like to see up to 40 community-run libraries ….   (full details of all proposals, staff losses etc, given)
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/extra-focus-community-hubs-revised-lincoln-libraries-provision/

This Is Lincolnshire : 22nd November
More than 100 jobs lost under revised library plans
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Libs/story-20117924-detail/story.html#axzz2lOYi2bhn

Spalding Guardian : 22nd November
Libraries: the big debate in Lincoln
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/libraries-the-big-debate-in-lincoln-1-5701398


Stamford Mercury : 22nd November
Deepings library given no reprieve from county council cuts
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/deepings-library-given-no-reprieve-from-county-council-cuts-1-5701574


Horncastle News : 22nd November
County Council U-turn boost for local libraries
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/county-council-u-turn-boost-for-local-libraries-1-5701364


Sleaford Today : 22nd November
Revised proposals for future of Lincolnshire libraries
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/revised-proposals-for-future-of-lincolnshire-libraries-1-5701848

Bath Chronicle : 22nd November
Free tea and biscuits for councillors but volunteers have to pay
Two years ago, Wiltshire made widespread redundancies across the library service and instead recruited volunteers from the community to work to keep libraries open.
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Free-tea-biscuits-councillors-volunteers-pay/story-20116893-detail/story.html

Protest

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November 21, 2013 No Comments

Keighley News : 21st November
Bradford | Silsden woman’s worries over ‘lifeline’ libraries service cuts
Miss Wade has written to the council opposing the proposed scrapping of the provision, which is part of the mobile library service.
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/10822977.Silsden_woman_s_worries_over____ifeline____libraries_service_cuts/

Free Press : 21st November
Monmouthsire | Usk Library ‘not closing’ deputy leader
“What we are proposing is that we talk to the community about trying to find a way that the library can go on and into the future by taking it out of the clutches of the council so it can be a community asset.”
http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/10827196.Usk_Library___39_not_closing__39__deputy_leader/

Wales Online : 20th November
Fears grow for the future of Penarth Library 
‘Fundamental’ review of library service could mean closure of 108-year-old facility
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/fears-grow-future-penarth-library-6325448

This Is Lincolnshire : 21st November
Threatened libraries likely to be staffed by volunteers in Lincolnshirehttp://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Threatened-libraries-likely-staffed-volunteers/story-20110930-detail/story.html#axzz2lGYSSKgd

This Is Lincolnshire : 21st November
Independents’ alternative plan
very interesting
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Independents-alternative-plan/story-20111062-detail/story.html#axzz2lGYSSKgd

The Scotsman : 21st November
Moray campaigners vow to save remaining libraries
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-campaigners-vow-to-save-remaining-libraries-1-3196986

Moray SNP : 21st November
Libraries vote leaves Independents and Tories floundering 
“While three communities have been spared the closure of their libraries, four other communities are still to lose this valuable service. The situation has changed for the better but the Independents and Tories remain entrenched in a flawed plan.”
http://www.moraysnp.org/news.php?id=336&cat_id=&p=&search=#ontitle

Moray SNP : 21st November
Libraries U-turn is bitter-sweet say SNP Councillors 
“There will be many people upset today in the four communities losing their libraries and the three communities that have had their libraries saved will have mixed feelings at seeing their own service saved but not those of the friends they have campaigned shoulder to shoulder with in recent weeks.”
http://www.moraysnp.org/council.php?id=337&cat_id=4&p=&search=#ontitle

Inside Moray : 21st November
Labour lament failed libraries bid as campaigners fight on
“Every day we hear new evidence that suggests these closures may not be viable.  … There are significant costs both financial and cultural.”
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1378

Press & Journal : 21st November
‘We’ll fight on until every library saved’
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3477710

Moray library group

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November 20, 2013 No Comments

Croydon Guardian : 20th November
Croydon library staff handed redundancy warnings by Carillion
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/10822155.Library_staff_handed_redundancy_warnings/

Don’t privatise libraries : 20th November
Carillion threaten Library staff with redundancies
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/carillion-threaten-library-staff-with.html

The Scotsman : 20th November
Moray Council libraries vote: Four to close
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/moray-council-libraries-vote-four-to-close-1-3195515

BBC News : 20th November
Moray libraries: Three reprieved but four to close
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-25016143

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 20th November
Lincolnshire Libraries Consultation – Epic Fail
The following statement has been written by a Save Lincolnshire Library campaigner from Birchwood, Lincoln. He has asked to remain anonymous to protect personal contacts who work with the Council.
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/11/20/lincolnshire-libraries-consultation-epicfail/

Stamford Mercury : 20th November
Deepings library campaigners to hold protest vigil
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/deepings-library-campaigners-to-hold-protest-vigil-1-5696183

The Lincolnite : 20th November
Lincoln schools hand in last anti-libraries closures petition
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/lincoln-schools-hand-last-library-petition/

Pontefract & Castleford Express : 20th November
Grand opening for new £1.4m library
http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/grand-opening-for-new-1-4m-library-1-6255438

The Star : 20th November
Sheffield library funds row rages on
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/sheffield-library-funds-row-rages-on-1-6255534

Libraries of Luton Arise
new website
http://librariesoflutonarise.com/

About My Area : 20th November
Warwickshire | Mobile Library Service Reconfiguration Agreed By Cabinet
The mobile library service currently operates with a fleet of five vehicles.  The council has been examining proposals to operate it with a reduced fleet of three.
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Warwickshire/Rugby/CV21/News/Local-News/262647-Mobile-Library-Service-Reconfiguration-Agreed-By-Cabinet

pupils

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November 19, 2013 No Comments

ITV News : 18th November
Half of Sheffield libraries could close 
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-11-18/half-of-sheffield-libraries-could-close/

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION  : 18th November
Academics challenge ‘apocalyptic’ predictions for future of libraries
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/academics-challenge-apocalyptic-predictions-for-future-of-libraries/2009100.article

Bucks Free Press : 17th November
Council boss: Bourne End library cuts to be spent on road improvements
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10814614.Council_boss__library_cuts_to_be_spent_on_road_improvements/

Daily Echo : 18th November
Southampton | Campaigners ready to fight for libraries
The city’s 11 libraries face an uncertain future after city council chiefs announced this week that they intend to begin a 12-month review into their future.  They have refused to rule out the possibility that the review, which would begin in April, could result in the closure of some libraries.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10816167.Campaigners_ready_to_fight_for_libraries/

Telegraph & Argus : 18th November
Editorial – Fresh look at libraries is needed
Although Bradford Council is to open a new library in the city centre next month to replace the out-of-commission Central Library, it seems that one possible casualty of the need to reduce spending could be the home delivery service.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/news_opinion/featuresourview/10815834.Fresh_look_at_libraries_is_needed/

The Lincolnite : 18th November
Revised Lincolnshire libraries closures proposals to be revealed
superb photograph
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/revised-lincolnshire-libraries-closures-proposals-revealed-2/

The Lincolnite : 18th November
Saving Lincolnshire libraries with technology
Bibliotheca has been providing library technology, consultation and support services for more than 10 years to over 1,500 libraries in the UK, and 4,000 libraries globally.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/11/saving-lincolnshire-libraries-with-technology/ 

The Scotsman : 18th November
Moray libraries: Plan to reduce closures revealed
In a surprise move Councillor Allan Wright, the leader of the Independent and Conservative administration, today announced that the administration will be proposing to remove the libraries at Burghead, Dufftown and Cullen from the list of closures at Wednesday’s meeting.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-libraries-plan-to-reduce-closures-revealed-1-3192841

Inside Moray : 18th November
U-Turn from Moray Council as they keep Libraries open
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1350

The Scotsman : 18th November
Moray libraries: Emergency council motion tabled
http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/moray-libraries-emergency-council-motion-tabled-1-3192841

Press & Journal : 18th November
Moray | Library backers hope for closures U-turn 
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3473665

Ellon Times : 18th November
Aberdeenshire | Don’t take the easy option on libraries
http://www.ellontimes.co.uk/news/community-news/don-t-take-the-easy-option-on-libraries-1-3192173

Save Our Libraries : 18th November
Moray | Campaigners welcome ‘productive’ meeting with Labour MSP
http://saveourlibraries.org.uk/?p=104

Northern Scot : 18th November
Plea for Moray Libraries
People in Cullen turned out in force on Monday to voice their concerns at the proposal by the Independent-Conservative administration to close seven rural libraries.
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Plea-for-Moray-libraries-18112013.htm

About My Area : 18th November
Portsmouth | More than £100,000 Allocated for Mobile Library
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Hampshire/Portsmouth/PO6/News/Local-News/262438-More-than-%C2%A3100-000-Allocated-for-Mobile-Library

library protest

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November 19, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th November
Partial u-turn for Moray on library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/partial-u-turn-moray-library-closures.html

STV : 19th November
Three closure-threatened libraries to stay open says Moray Council
However, the campaign group believes councillors will accept during a debate on Wednesday that their decision was “completely wrong” and so accept a motion that all seven libraries remain open.
http://news.stv.tv/scotland/249330-three-closure-threatened-libraries-to-stay-open-says-moray-council/

The Journal : 19th November
North Tyneside Council won’t close libraries or children’s centres as budget cuts bite 
“The proposals we had about the libraries last year – we have stopped that.”
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-tyneside-council-wont-close-6317910

Heart 96.6 Radio : 19th November
Borehamwood: New 21st Century Library Opens
and consultation under way for Hertfordshire Library Service’s future
http://www.heart.co.uk/watfordhemel/news/local/borehamwood-new-21st-century-library-opens/

The Star : 18th November
Sheffield shoolchildren pound pavements in library protest
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/council/education/sheffield-shoolchildren-pound-pavements-in-library-protest-1-6251608

Lydgate Junior School

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November 16, 2013 No Comments

You Tube : 16th November
Save Barnsley Library | Video – Hands Around the Library
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51_S4fzSfIY&feature=youtu.be

ITV News : 16th November
Barnsley Council: Library service needs to be modernised
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2013-11-16/council-library-service-needs-to-be-modernised/

BBC News : 16th November
Leeds | New Rawdon Community Library set to open
Ms Speers, a qualified librarian, said the community group had about 45 people who would work at the library counter and a further 20 doing jobs around the building.  She encouraged people to take over other threatened libraries but said “be aware it is hard work”.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-24970856

Spalding Today : 16th November
Letter | More signed than voted for executive
Around 9,000 of those specifically signed in opposition to the withdrawal of funds for the Deepings library.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/libraries-more-signed-than-voted-for-executive-1-5675166

Rawdon Community Library

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November 15, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th November
Record numbers for summer reading scheme 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/record-numbers-summer-reading-scheme.html

CILIP Cymru Wales : 15th November
Concerns over threats to library services in Wales raised in open letter to Minister for Culture & Sport
http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip-cymru-wales/news/concerns-over-threats-library-services-wales-raised-open-letter-minister

Inside Moray : 15th November
Moray Council seek more time over suspending library closures
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1326

This Is Lincolnshire : 15th November
Lincolnshire libraries: Extraordinary meeting set for November 22
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Special-meeting-called-Lincolnshire-libaries/story-20086185-detail/story.html

Horncastle News : 15th November
County Council set to reveal new library plans
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/county-council-set-to-reveal-new-library-plans-1-5685839

Stamford Mercury : 15th November
New plans for under-threat libraries set to be revealed
campaigners in the Deepings are determined to keep a council-run service.
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/new-plans-for-under-threat-libraries-set-to-be-revealed-1-5685661

Sleaford Standard : 15th November
Revised plans for Lincolnshire libraries’ future due to be revealed
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/revised-plans-for-lincolnshire-libraries-future-due-to-be-revealed-1-5685712

Voices for the Library : 15th November
Why Terry Deary has got it wrong on public libraries and e-readers
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2013/11/why-terry-deary-has-got-it-wrong-on-public-libraries-and-e-readers/

DAILY TELEGRAPH : 15th November
Terry Deary: Give poor people free e-readers
Giving poor people free e-readers would be a ‘hell of a lot cheaper’ than keeping libraries open.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10450529/Terry-Deary-Give-poor-people-free-e-readers.html

Yellow Advertiser : 15th November
Southend | Leigh and Kent Elms libs to stay open after overwhelming public opposition to closure 
http://www.yellowad.co.uk/news.cfm?id=39333&headline=Read?on …

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 15th November
A Public Service Award for ignoring the public and privatising (and cutting) public services
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-public-service-award-for-ignoring.html

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 15th November
Birmingham Library Campaign & the Friends of the Libraries of Birmingham
respond to the Green Paper on library cuts
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-birmingham-library-campaign-and.html

East London Lines : 15th November
Local campaigners criticise Croydon council decision to turn over the 
boroughs 13 libraries to blacklisters Carillion
http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2013/11/concern-over-blacklisters-carillon-buying-contract-to-run-croydons-13-libraries/

Sheffield Telegraph : 15th November
Community fights on in bid to keep library
Mr Fry said members of Broomhill Forum had neither the skills nor the time to run a library, and he questioned how community libraries could survive without central support in terms of new books and computers.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/community-fights-on-in-bid-to-keep-library-1-6244477

Bristol Post : 15th November
2 Letters | School plan for library 
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/School-plan-library-backward-step/story-20083660-detail/story.html

News Wales : 15th November
Bridgend’s self-service library opens
http://www.newswales.co.uk/index.cfm?section=Culture&F=1&id=26537

Deepings Library

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November 14, 2013 No Comments

Sheffield Telegraph : 14th November
Unison’s stance is an open book – we fight on to save threatened libraries
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/letters/unison-s-stance-is-an-open-book-we-fight-on-to-save-threatened-libraries-1-6243969

Wrexham.com : 14th November
Committee Votes Against Closure Of Three Wrexham Libraries
substantial detail about all new proposals
http://www.wrexham.com/news/committee-votes-against-closure-of-three-wrexham-libraries-38321.html

BBC News : 14th November
Libraries at Brymbo, Gresford and Rhosllannerchrugog given hope
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-24941510

News North Wales : 14th November
Wrexham councillors run gauntlet of protesters fighting for library
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/128264/wrexham-councillors-run-gauntlet-of-protesters-fighting-for-library.aspx

Wales Online : 14th November
Fines total £57,000 for books returned late to Cardiff’s libraries over the past year 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/fines-total-57000-books-returned-6306009

Swindon Advertiser : 14th November
Story time fun for children
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10811200.Story_time_fun_for_children/

Save Lincs Libraries Campaign : 14th November
Phil Bradley | A volunteer run library is no library at all
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/11/14/a-volunteer-run-library-is-no-library-at-all/

Market Rasen Mail : 14th November
Library campaigners thrilled by response
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-thrilled-by-response-1-5676028

Crosby Herald : 14th November
Sefton | Friends of Carnegie Library appeal for volunteers 
http://www.crosbyherald.co.uk/news/crosby-news/2013/11/14/friends-of-carnegie-library-appeal-for-volunteers-68459-34046793/

Southport Visitor : 14th November
Sefton |Churchtown library closed after brave campaign to save the service 
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2013/11/14/churchtown-library-closed-after-brave-campaign-to-save-the-service-101022-34045830/

Friends of Barham Library : 14th November
Friends of Barham Library say THANK YOU to Brent’s Planning Committee
http://barhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/friends-of-barham-library-say-thank-you-to-brents-planning-committee/

Darlington & Stockton Times : 14th November
Tees Valley libraries start new chapter as business centres
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/10809108.Tees_Valley_libraries_start_new_chapter_as_business_centres/

PRWire : 14th November
Australia | 2013 School Library Survey finds library resourcing linked to literacy 
http://prwire.com.au/pr/39835/2013-school-library-survey-finds-library-resourcing-linked-to-literacy

Wrexham Libraries

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November 13, 2013 No Comments

The Star : 13th November
Sheffield library sites ‘set up to fail’
Sheffield Council officers have warned libraries kept open by community groups without public funding would lack any ‘real chance’ of staying open.  In a section of a draft public document which was withdrawn before publication, officers said experience of other local authorities ‘suggests it is not sustainable for community groups to take over redundant libraries without any ongoing support from the council’.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-library-sites-set-up-to-fail-1-6240516

Horncastle News : 13th November
Lincolnshire County Council responds to campaign group questions on libraries’ consultation
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/lincolnshire-county-council-responds-to-campaign-group-questions-on-libraries-consultation-1-5677984

Brent & Kilburn Times : 13th November
Address registered to owner of two axed libraries is used to support development proposals
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/address_registered_to_owner_of_two_axed_libraries_is_used_to_support_development_proposals_1_2993648

Brent & Kilburn Times : 12th November
Barham Library campaigners protest against plans to convert axed branch into art studios
A decision on the building’s future will be made tomorrow.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/barham_library_campaigners_protest_against_plans_to_convert_axed_branch_into_art_studios_1_2992098

Daily Post : 13th November
Wrexham Council cuts: Protesters claim victory over library closure plan 
After an hour-and-a-half councillors voted overwhelmingly to opt for an alternative recommendation that would mean keeping the three threatened sites open.  Councillors waved through a recommendation to reduce opening times at all libraries across Wrexham on average by 26% to make the necessary savings.  They went a step further by bolting onto the recommendation a call for council officers seek ways to shift libraries into community hubs to cut costs.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wrexham-council-cuts-protesters-claim-6302887

BBC News : 13th November
Wrexham | Libraries at Brymbo, Gresford and Rhosllannerchrugog under threat
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-24928550

Swindon Advertiser : 13th November
Library service in Swindon celebrates milestones
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/NEWS/10806477.Library_service_in_Swindon_celebrates_milestones/

PRIVATE EYE | Library News
Bury central library ‘sculpture centre’
Issue No. 1353 | 15th -28th November

EADT24 :  13th November
Suffolk | Eye: Town’s library project to move premises is finding progress “slow”
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/eye_town_s_library_project_to_move_premises_is_finding_progress_slow_1_2992598

Lincolnshire Libraries Protest march

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November 12, 2013 No Comments

Chad.co.uk : 11th November
Nottinghamshire | Councillor: ‘Libraries will close, mark my words’
http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/county-council-budget-councillor-libraries-will-close-mark-my-words-1-6234680

Northern Scot : 11th November
Moray | Library protestor pursues legal challenge
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Library-protestor-pursues-legal-challenge-11112013.htm

Northern Scot : 11th November
Moray | Reverse decision or legal action will follow say campaigners
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Reverse-decision-or-legal-action-will-follow-say-campaigners-11112013.htm

The Scotsman : 11th November
Save our Libraries Moray nominate campaign leader
“The closure of libraries is an intellectual land grab; it’s ensuring that we remain uninformed, ignorant and permanently in the dark. The closure of libraries is stealing our intellectual future.”
http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/save-our-libraries-moray-nominate-campaign-leader-1-3183872

BBC News : 11th November
Moray library closures: campaigner in legal aid bid
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-24900985

The Star : 11th November
Sheffield |Libraries funding lifeline
Threatened Sheffield libraries are set to be thrown a lifeline ­– with the city council ‘looking into’ providing £160,000 funding to cover running costs if volunteers want to take branches over.  Sheffield Council will only continue to run 11 of the current 27 neighbourhood libraries in future years.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/libraries-funding-lifeline-1-6234151

The Echo : 11th November
Southend | Town council chief hits back in libraries row and says “We’re not liars”
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/10796942.Town_council_chief_hits_back_in_libraries_row_and_says__We_re_not_liars_/?ref=nt

Local Guardian : 11th November
Surrey | Frustration mounts over wait for volunteers to take over library 
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10797789.Frustration_mounts_over_wait_for_volunteers_to_take_over_library/

The Argus : 11th November
Pledge to keep Brighton and Hove libraries open despite £125m cuts
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10799923.Pledge_to_keep_Brighton_and_Hove_libraries_open_despite___125m_cuts/

Bristol Post : 11th November
Letter | The closure of our libraries is imminent
In the age of the internet public libraries are about as useful as a quill pen, and as such are a service that should no longer be financed by the taxpayer.
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/closure-libraries-imminent/story-20060975-detail/story.html

Annesley Woodhouse Library

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November 12, 2013 No Comments

News North Wales : 12th November
Closing libraries across Wrexham ‘would hit service standards’
“It is not known whether there are legal implications of not meeting the standards” – Report by Cllr Hugh Jones, lead member for communities, partnerships and collaboration
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/128192/closing-libraries-across-wrexham-would-hit-service-standards-.aspx

Penarth Times : 12th November
Petition launched to save Penarth Library
http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/penarth_news/10803587.Petition_launched_to_save_Penarth_Library/

Banbury Guardian : 12th November
Big society in action at village libraries
But the Friends of the Community of Adderbury Library (FOCAL), The Friends of Hook Norton Community Library and the Friends of Deddington Library (FoDL) have all begun fundraising to try to maintain their existing levels of paid staff.
http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/big-society-in-action-at-village-libraries-1-5666333

The Star : 12th November
Call to save Sheffield libraries
Thousands of homes in Totley, Bradway and Dore will be visited by protesters over the next 10 days to get local residents to support the bid to save Totley Library.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/campaigns/call-to-save-sheffield-libraries-1-6237303

Inside Moray : 11th November
Author appeals to Moray Council for a change of mind over Libraries
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=1289

Malvern Gazette : 11th November
JobCentre set for move into town’s library
Residents have been assured there will be no reduction in library or Worcestershire Hub service once the move is complete.
http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/malvern/10800829.JobCentre_set_for_move_into_town_s_library/

News North Wales : 11th November
Anger over plans to close Wrexham’s libraries to save £92,000
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/128159/anger-over-plans-to-close-wrexham-s-libraries-to-save-92-000.aspx

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th November
Progress for community-owned bookshop
Diana Edmonds, head of libraries at GLL, said the unusual partnership between the library and bookshop will create “THE Book Place on Northcote Road.”
http://thebookseller.com/news/progress-community-owned-bookshop.html

Hook Norton Community Libary

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