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September 27, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 27th September
Library visits down once again as closures continue 
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/sep/27/library-visits-down-closures-continue?CMP=twt_gu

BBC News : 27th September
Library visits drop by a quarter in eight years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24296825

Good Library Blog : 27th September
DCMS figures show dramatic decline in reading in English libraries
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/09/dcms_figures_sh.html

STV : 27th September
Campaigners to face council in court battle to save seven libraries
inc. TV news video
http://news.stv.tv/north/241182-campaigners-to-face-moray-council-in-court-battle-to-save-libraries/

Blackheath Bugle : 27th September
Lewisham Council is hiding library numbers
Surely the council can have nothing to hide! Like, how are “community” libraries faring compared with the ones still being run by the local authority?  Come on, Lewisham. You’ve handed over almost half your libraries to volunteers. Now let the people who are doing your work for you see how they’re doing.
http://blackheathbugle.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/lewisham-council-is-hiding-library-numbers/

This Is South Wales : 27th September
Neath Port Talbot | Unions’ call for library stance by communities
“We are calling on the local authority to work with the local communities and local community councils or town councils to come up with an alternative to closure.”
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Unions-library-stance-communities/story-19852228-detail/story.html#axzz2g4h0RPot

Buckingham Today : 27th September
More changes afoot for library services
How would you fancy popping to the library in your local pub, shop or post office?
From November, mobile libraries will call only once a month, rather than once a fortnight, saving £100,000.
http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-changes-afoot-for-library-services-1-5531900

Northampton Chronicle : 27th September
Library visitors across Northamptonshire drop by 62,000 in two years
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/library-visitors-across-northamptonshire-drop-by-62-000-in-two-years-1-5533467

Jesmond Local : 27th September
Newcastle | Jesmond Library reopens after financial cuts in June
Relief, tinged with sadness
http://jesmondlocal.com/2013/09/jesmond-library-reopening-after-financial-cuts-in-june/

mobile library 3

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September 26, 2013 No Comments

Gov.uk : 26th September
A Nation of Culture Vultures
includes link to DCMS Taking Part Survey – Libraries (see Chapter 4)
In the year ending June 2013, 36.2% of adults reported using a library service, a significant decrease from 48.2%in 2005/6 and 38% in 2011/12
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-nation-of-culture-vultures

DAILY EXPRESS : 26th September 
Death of the library? Shock fall in users as government cuts bite
Annie Mauger, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), said: “These figures are shocking but sadly not surprising. When there are less libraries, less librarians and less money to spend on stock you can’t be surprised if usage drops.”
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/432412/Death-of-the-library-Shock-fall-in-users-as-government-cuts-bite

THE GUARDIAN : 26th September
Children’s reading shrinking due to apps, games and YouTube

Nielsen Book data suggests that 32% of children read books every day, and 60% every week. But these percentages are falling as digital entertainment rises

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/appsblog/2013/sep/26/children-reading-less-apps-games

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th September
Gadgets trump reading, Bookseller Conference hears 
The number of children who rarely read—or do not read at all—has risen in the past year, according to new figures from Nielsen Book revealed at The Bookseller’s Children’s Conference today (26th September).
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gadgets-trump-reading.html-0

Hampshire Chronicle : 26th September
Hampshire civic chiefs to lease space in libraries
County chiefs are looking to boost civic coffers by hiring out surplus space in libraries as “hot offices”. Plans include leasing rooms on a daily rate or longer-term commercial lease to businesses and individuals. Library chiefs argue many reference books can now be read on-line via subscription sites in libraries so less space is needed for books.
http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/winchester/10699669.Hampshire_civic_chiefs_to_lease_space_in_libraries/

Sky TV : 26th September
Video | ‘Hands Off Our Libraries’: Sunderland Campaigners March To Prevent Closures
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/82973/hands-off-our-libraries-sunderland-campaigners-march-through

Sunderland Echo : 26th September
Angry protest as Sunderland library cuts rammed through
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/angry-protest-as-sunderland-library-cuts-rammed-through-1-6085638

ITV News : 26th September
Campaign against library closures in Sunderland
a selection of photographs
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2013-09-26/campaign-against-library-closures-in-sunderland/

The Star : 26th September
Letter | Sheffield | Councillors failed to stand up for locals
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/councillors-failed-to-stand-up-for-locals-1-6085846

You Tube : 26th September
How much does Surrey County Council’s library policy cost? 
After today’s Communities Select Committee at Surrey County Council, Richard Wilson chatted to Cllr Robert Evans about the shocking lack of information on the cost of the ideologically driven policy to replace paid library staff with volunteers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZUAbNyDuq4&sns=tw

The Scotsman : 26th September
Moray library protestors begin legal challenge
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/moray-library-protestors-begin-legal-challenge-1-3113552

Save Lincolnshire Libraries Campaign : 26th September
How big is the iceberg, if the “tip” is 100 pages of A4? 
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/09/26/how-big-is-the-iceberg-if-the-tip-is-100-pages-of-a4/

Bourne Local : 26th September
Deadline nears on council library consultation
The community is fighting to save the library and the council confirmed no-one from the Deepings had expressed an interest in a volunteer-based service.  County councillor for Deeping St James Phil Dilks (Lab) said:  “The people of the Deepings are crystal clear in the fact that they want to keep their council-run library.”http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/deadline-nears-on-council-library-consultation-1-5532196

Horncastle News : 26th September
Voices unite to fight Lincolnshire’s library closures
“Coningsby library is the only one in walking distance of my house, and the only place I can get to to do my university work and access books for research.”
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/voices-unite-to-fight-lincolnshire-s-library-closures-1-5530620

The Echo : 26th September
Library protest at Forum Southend opening
Campaigners will protest about possible library closures as Southend’s new £27million central library opens.  Library users will join union members in calling for branch libraries in Southend to be kept fully-staffed when the new Forum Southend library opens in Elmer Square on Monday.
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/10698360.Library_protest_at_Forum_Southend_opening/

This Is South Wales : 26th September
Library service to change in Neath Port Talbot
It means that nine libraries across the county are facing closure — Cwmllynfell, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, Seven Sisters, Ystalyfera, Blaengwynfi, Briton Ferry, Taibach, Cymmer and Resolven Library.
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Library-service-change-Neath-Port-Talbot/story-19846553-detail/story.html

Brent Council Lib Dems : 26th September
Library supporters demand answers to Barham Park buildings mystery
Campaigners to re-open Barham Park Library are demanding an explanation for why Labour-run Brent Council is ignoring its own decisions about the future of the library building.   …  Councillor Alison Hopkins, who chairs the councils budget and finance scrutiny committee, said:  “It seems very odd ..”
http://brentcouncillibdems.com/2013/09/26/library-supporters-demand-answers-to-barham-park-buildings-mystery/

Harrow Observer : 20th September
Library campaigners secure second bookshop space 
“We want our library back and will continue our campaign through direct action and service for local people.”
http://wembley.harrowobserver.co.uk/2013/09/library-campaigners-secure-sec.html

Sunderland Civic Centre

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THE GUARDIAN : 24th September
Sue Charteris |Libraries are trusted spaces, but this doesn’t mean they have to stay the same
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/sep/24/library-service-council-space

Public Libraries News : 23rd September
Editorial | Three controversial ideas – council overheads, 3D printing and LibraryPlus
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/09/three-controversial-ideas-council-overheads-3d-printing-and-libraryplus.html

Huddersfield Examiner : 24th September
Volunteers on the road to taking over Denby Dale library and building new £250,000 centre
Like all the 26 libraries in Kirklees, Denby Dale’s is under review and has funding secured only until March 31 next year.
Biddy Fisher, former President of CILIP, is quoted
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/250000-plans-community-rebuild-denby-6083215

The Star : 24th September
Some Sheffield libraries could go private
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/some-sheffield-libraries-could-go-private-1-6078662

Evening Telegraph : 24th September
Angus library cutbacks ‘a crying shame’
Council cuts saw Angus libraries shut for almost 30% more of the time over the last 18 months.
http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/angus-library-cutbacks-a-crying-shame-1.133929

Inside Moray : 24th September
Equalities Commissioner to consider Moray Libraries closures in October
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=969

Denby Dale Library

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Northern Scot : 23rd September
Equality Commission to consider Moray Council library decision
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Equality-Commission-to-consider-Moray-Council-library-decision-23092013.htm

THE BOOKSELLER : 23rd September
Blackman: ‘ringfence library budgets’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/blackman-ringfence-library-budgets.html

Good Library Blog : 23rd September
Lincolnshire public library service
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/

Liverpool Echo : 23rd September
Earl of Wessex opens Liverpool’s Central Library
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/earl-wessex-opens-liverpools-central-6083028

Lancashire Evening Post : 23rd September
Campaign launched at Lancashire libraries for improved reading
Lancashire County Council is launching a new campaign to encourage school age children and their parents to use the library service.   …  The adverts will feature on billboards, buses and posters, as well as being advertised in schools and children’s centres across the county.
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/campaign-launched-at-lancashire-libraries-for-improved-reading-1-6075915

Local Government Chronicle : 23rd September
So what are libraries for then?
The focus is not on borrowing, but about people feeling connected – to localities, to their potential and that of their families and to help needed at key times.
http://www.lgcplus.com/opinion/so-what-are-libraries-for-then/5063491.article?blocktitle=Latest-Opinion&contentID=5828

Bourne Local : 23rd September
Letter | Cuts are based on incorrect figures
Apparently Thurlby Parish Council has received a reply, apologising for basing the mobile library cuts on incorrect figures.  Why has this apology not been published by Lincolnshire County Council? Has the data been corrected? Is Thurlby’s mobile service safe?
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/letters/letter-cuts-are-based-on-incorrect-figures-1-5519112

This Is South Wales : 23rd September
Councillors hope to save Briton Ferry Library from closure
“It is the oldest library in Neath Port Talbot and one of the oldest in the Wales,” he said. “This library is unique. It is an icon of the town.”
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Councillors-hope-save-Briton-Library-closure/story-19832374-detail/story.html#axzz2fhZ9kFkx

Prince Edward

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September 25, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 24th September
Editorial | Past President of CILIP helps lead plans for volunteer library
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/09/past-president-of-cilip-helps-lead-plans-for-volunteer-library.html

BBC News : 25th September
Sunderland City Council to close nine libraries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-24274982

Sunderland Echo : 25th September
Protestors slam ‘undemocratic’ council after authority says Sunderland library closures are a done deal
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/protestors-slam-undemocratic-council-after-authority-says-sunderland-library-closures-are-a-done-deal-1-6080513

Derby Telegraph : 25th September
Libraries, care homes and 1,600 council jobs facing the axe substantial section on Libraries
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Libraries-care-homes-1-600-council-jobs-face-axe/story-19842036-detail/story.html#axzz2fsw9Gdm3

Save Lincolnshire Libraries Campaign :
Big Library March | 17 Links to TV, Radio, Press and Blog Coverage
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/links-press-media/

Giles McNeill’s Blogspot : 25th September
Letter | Nettleham Parish Council Responds to Lincs CC’s Library Proposals Describing them as ‘Irrational’ 
This is a Tory parish councillor
Also, you can *listen again* to BBC’s ‘Melvyn in the Morning’ (24 Sept) by clicking here
http://gilesmcneill.blogspot.com/2013/09/nettleham-parish-council-responds-to.html

Grantham Journal : 25th September
Grantham councillor joins hundreds in protest against proposed library cuts
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/grantham-councillor-joins-hundreds-in-protest-against-proposed-library-cuts-1-5525720

Motherwell Times : 25th September
Refurbishment to create new village facility
The project is a first in North Lanarkshire, with finance coming from the change fund programme for older people which supports people for longer in their own homes.
http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/local-headlines/refurbishment-to-create-new-village-facility-1-3111172

In Cumbria : 25th September
New library opens today on Carlisle estate
The Morton Library Link will open for 73.5 hours a week in the community centre in Morton Manor, replacing the previous service which was upstairs in the centre and open for just 15 hours a week.
http://www.in-cumbria.com/new-library-opens-today-on-carlisle-estate-1.1086786

Sunderland Civic Centre

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September 22, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 22nd September
Government has failed on library closures, says children’s laureate 
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/sep/22/government-failed-library-closures-malorie-blackman

THE GUARDIAN : 22nd September
What libraries do for us – and me | Malorie Blackman 
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/22/what-libraries-do-for-childrens-literacy

Horncastle News : 22nd September
Letter |Let me know your views on Lincolnshire Libraries
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-let-me-know-your-views-on-lincolnshire-libraries-1-5514410

You Tube : 21st September
Video – Save Lincs Libraries protest March Lincoln 2013 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL-wGTVcE1Q&feature=youtu.be

 

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September 21, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 21st September
CILIP rejects name change and has no confidence in Vaizey
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-rejects-name-change-and-has-no-confidence-vaizey.html-0

Ludlow Advertiser : 21st September
Author (Deborah Moggach) joins Herefordshire’s libraries campaign
http://www.ludlowadvertiser.co.uk/news/10667987.Author_joins_Herefordshire_s_libraries_campaign/

This Is Lincolnshire : 21st September
Save Lincolnshire Libraries protest march, Lincoln
a great gallery of photographs
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/pictures/Save-Lincolnshire-Libraries-protest-march-Lincoln/pictures-19828624-detail/pictures.html 

Lincolnshire Echo : 21st September
Librarian makes 200-mile round trip to support Lincoln protest
“I came because this is the first big march and protest about the threat to library services that I have come across in my long career,” he said.  “And I believe that the turnout of hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds shows the depth of feeling for libraries in Lincolnshire.”
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Librarian-makes-200-mile-round-trip-support/story-19828602-detail/story.html

ITV News : 21st September
Library campaigners march through Lincoln
http://www.itv.com/news/central/2013-09-21/library-campaigners-march-through-lincoln/

BBC News : 21st September
Lincolnshire County Council’s library cut plans: Protest march
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-24174911

Boston Standard : 20th September
Library campaigners to march through Lincoln to oppose cuts
” …not just for fun but to also represent the 32,500 children in Lincolnshire who will be without a statutory library nearby if the cuts go ahead.”
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/library-campaigners-to-march-through-lincoln-to-oppose-cuts-1-5515477

Daily Record : 20th September
Libraries, games halls and community centres could all be closed in East Ayrshire
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/libraries-games-halls-community-centres-2287590

Motherwell Times : 21st September
Scotland | Booking in to launch reading campaign
http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/local-headlines/booking-in-to-launch-reading-campaign-1-3098905

Free Press Series : 20th September
Training opportunities at Cwmbran library
The CLOCH project is targeting men aged under 30, as it seeks to enable young men to gain experience in occupational sectors where they are under-represented.
http://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/pontypool_news/pontypool_news/10689960.Training_opportunities_at_Cwmbran_library_/

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September 19, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th September
‘No confidence’ Vaizey vote this Saturday
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/no-confidence-vaizey-vote-saturday.html

Alan Gibbons Diary : 19th September
No confidence motion in Ed Vaizey
Alan’s opinion piece
http://alangibbons.net/2013/09/no-confidence-motion-in-ed-vaizey/

Ledbury Reporter : 19th September
Live blog: Updates from today’s Herefordshire Council cabinet meeting
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10686224.Live_blog__Updates_from_today_s_Herefordshire_Council_cabinet_meeting/

Hereford Times : 19th September
Herefordshire libraries on ‘borrowed time’ – cabinet meeting today
Cabinet will be warned that the savings proposed are just the start and even these open up the likelihood of legal challenges.
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/10682654.County_libraries_on__borrowed_time____cabinet_meeting_today/

Ledbury Reporter : 19th September
Herefordshire | Alternative to planned cuts to cultural services made hours before crucial meeting 
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10682860.Alternative_offer_to_planned_cuts_to_cultural_services_made_hours_before_crucial_meeting/

Public Libraries News : 18th September
Editorial | “Volunteer grooming”: From opposition to proposition
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/09/volunteer-grooming-from-opposition-to-proposition.html

Sheffield Telegraph : 19th September
Community lifeline hope for libraries
The council is starting negotiations to assess the potential models of operation and their viability.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/what-s-on/community-lifeline-hope-for-libraries-1-6065905

The Star : 19th September
Author calls Sheffield library cuts a ‘tragedy’
“there are so many things libraries do which probably aren’t on people’s radars as much as they could be.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/author-calls-sheffield-library-cuts-a-tragedy-1-6063733

The Star : 19th September
Sheffield | Take Two with Colin Drury
Maybe Libraries should shut
http://www.thestar.co.uk/features/take-two-with-colin-drury-1-6063152

Norwich Evening News : 19th September
Revealed: Social care, mobile libraries, bus subsidies and school crossing patrols at risk as Norfolk
County Council looks to make £140m of cuts
Reducing how often mobile libraries call at some places and cutting staff in branch libraries to save £400,000.
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/revealed_social_care_mobile_libraries_bus_subsidies_and_school_crossing_patrols_at_risk_as_norfolk_county_council_looks_to_make_140m_of_cuts_1_2694311

Exeter Express & Echo : 18th September
Council outlines changes planned for Exeter libraries
“We are investing a huge amount of money in transforming Exeter Central Library into a new multi-million pound resource for information, learning and culture at the very heart of the city, so it makes sense that we consider what impact this change will have on the other libraries within the city, and how we deliver library services in Exeter in the future.”
http://m.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/articles/news/article/19812160

Evesham Observer : 19th September
Community group to manage (Broadway) library
The meeting later this month will be held to set the wheels in motion to form a community group to manage the library. The library will continue to be run by skilled and experienced paid staff as part of a Worcestershire County Council service.
http://www.eveshamobserver.co.uk/2013/09/19/news-Community-group-to-manage-library-84611.html

BBC News : 18th September
Free wi-fi set up at Northamptonshire libraries
The service is available to members of the public, whether or not they are library members.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-24147129

Author at Sheffield

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September 18, 2013 No Comments

PRIVATE EYE
Issue 1349 (p.32)
Library News | Sunderland

THE BOOKSELLER : 18th September
Speak Up For Libraries conference in November
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/speak-libraries-conference-november.html

Alan Gibbons Diary : 18th September
Alan’s thoughts on the free school meals measure 
“While a child’s stomach has to be filled, what about her or his mind?”
http://alangibbons.net/2013/09/everyone-will-welcome-free-school-meals-but-it-takes-more-than-that-to-rear-a-successful-happy-child/

Brent & Kilburn Times : 18th September
Brent Council received ‘high proportion’ of fake emails supporting Kensal Rise Library development plans
“… perhaps it is time to call in the expertise of the police. This is fraud.”
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/brent_council_received_high_proportion_of_fake_emails_supporting_kensal_rise_library_development_plans_1_2675302

LocalGov.co.uk : 18th September
Sheffield residents ‘must turn opposition into proposition’ to support local libraries, chief claims 
Proposals to overhaul how libraries are run and managed in Sheffield will depend on successfully channelling the energy of community opposition to closures into support for running them, council chiefs have claimed.
http://www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=111058

The Star : 18th September
Battle to save Sheffield libraries
“The city faces tough choices but we know that if Labour cut their multi-million pound office makeover, libraries could be saved.”
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/battle-to-save-sheffield-libraries-1-6059846

Look Local : 18th September
Sheffield | Cutbacks threaten Ecclesfield Library
“This closure is totally unnecessary and reflects the misguided priorities of our council.”
http://www.looklocal.org.uk/wordpress/?p=2235

Yorkshire Post : 18th September
Library closures proposals political spite says Clegg
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/library-closures-proposals-political-spite-says-clegg-1-6058105

Louth Leader : 18th September
Plans to derail cuts to libraries has failed
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/plans-to-derail-cuts-to-libraries-has-failed-1-5503851

DAILY MAIL : 17th September
How stopping bedtime stories too early can damage children’s literacy: Those who are read to are more
likely to enjoy books
Oxford University Press surveyed 1,000 children aged seven to 11
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2423721/How-stopping-bedtime-stories-early-damage-childrens-literacy-Those-read-likely-enjoy-books.html

Ecclesfield Library

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THE BOOKSELLER : 17th September
Half of Sheffield’s libraries under threat
Threats to libraries in Moray, Sunderland, Neath and Flintshire also feature
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/half-sheffields-libraries-under-threat.html

ITV News : 17th September
Sheffield libraries could face closure
inc. Video
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-09-17/sheffield-libraries-could-face-closure/

BBC News : 17th September
Half of Sheffield’s libraries facing axe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-24113129

Sheffield Star : 17th September
Up to 15 libraries in Sheffield face the axe
details
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/up-to-15-libraries-in-sheffield-face-the-axe-1-6055959

Crosspool News : 17th September
Sheffield | Broomhill library and Crosspool mobile library service to be axed
http://crosspool.info/2013/09/17/broomhill-library-and-crosspool-mobile-library-service-to-be-axed/

Sheffield Star : 17th September
Can we save Sheffield libraries?
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/can-we-save-sheffield-libraries-1-6055510

Sheffield Star : 17th September
Opinion: How to save a library
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/opinion-how-to-save-a-library-1-6055528

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 17th September
“These proposals are very likely to be terminal to the Library Service” 
This text is a transcript of the speech given at Lincolnshire County Council Full Meeting by Councillor Steve Palmer (13th September 2013)
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/09/17/these-proposals-are-very-likely-to-be-terminal-to-the-library-service/

The Lincolnite : 17th September
Most older people in Lincolnshire are not online
There are only four areas in England where the percentage of older people online, outnumber those who are offline: Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Surrey.
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/09/most-older-people-in-lincolnshire-are-not-online/

Spalding Guardian : 17th September
Library cuts council stashes millions away
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/library-cuts-council-stashes-millions-away-1-5496095

Banffshire Journal : 17th September
Cullen Library closure battle heads for Holyrood 
http://www.banffshire-journal.co.uk/News/Cullen-Library-closure-battle-heads-for-Holyrood-16092013.htm

Inside Moray : 16th September
Leading Scottish author lends her support to Library campaigners
http://insidemoray.co.uk/?p=900

Northern Scot : 16th September
Moray | Library closure protest
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Library-closure-protest-16092013.htm

Northern Scot : 16th September
Moray | ‘We are united’ say library campaigners
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/We-are-united-say-library-campaigners-16092013.htm

BBC News : 17th September
Dawley library reopens as part of Telford’s Phoenix Academy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-24122876

Shropshire Live : 17th September
New Dawley library opens its doors
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2013/09/17/new-dawley-library-opens-its-doors/

The Courier : 16th September
Arbroath Library campaigners win their common good fight
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/arbroath-library-campaigners-win-their-common-good-fight-1.131107

Author

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September 16, 2013 No Comments

Daily Post : 16th September Flintshire Council to review leisure services across the county LIBRARIES, leisure and community centres could be shut under a major county-wide  review to save cash.  A report, to be considered by Flintshire  councillors at a crunch  cabinet meeting on Tuesday, has warned that: “The current level of  assets cannot be sustained.”  Radical  proposals being put forward by  Flintshire council include  handing control of council-run assets to community run groups and  housing different services, such as libraries and leisure centres under  one roof. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flintshire-council-review-leisure-services-6027201

This Is Kent : 16th September Kent libraries to appear on South Korean TV show
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Kent-libraries-appear-South-Korean-TV/story-19802855-detail/story.html

Manchester Evening News : 16th September People power writes a new chapter for Denton library Denton West End library, in Tameside, has reopened under community control after town hall funding was pulled.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/people-power-writes-new-chapter-6029697

This Is Derbyshire : 16th September Health project cash will boost opening hours of city  libraries It has been made possible by the fact that a new health project, funded  by £1.5 million of Government cash, will be run from the sites.
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Health-project-cash-boost-opening-hours-city/story-19801926-detail/story.html

Spalding Today : 16th September Town library will stay open “It’s a vital centre for Holbeach and if it’s lost, we’ll be the only university town in the whole country with no library.” But after the meeting, Coun Worth said:  “There’s been a very strong  expression of interest to run the library and I have no doubt it will  stay open for many years to come.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/town-library-will-stay-open-1-5490073

Brent & Kilburn Times : 14th September Brent councillor to raise funds for community library by doing a charity run
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/brent_councillor_to_raise_funds_for_community_library_by_doing_a_charity_run_1_2456904

Mold County Hall

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September 15, 2013 No Comments

New Save Our Libraries – Campaign to halt library closures in Moray and throughout Scotland
Campaigners to lobby Council Convenor
http://saveourlibraries.org.uk/?p=39   and on Twitter: @MorayLibraries

Spalding Today : 15th September
Dream to save library for a village hub
A survey has been sent out to around 1,900 homes in East and West Pinchbeck, asking for residents’ views on taking over the library and using trained volunteers to manage it.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/dream-to-save-library-for-a-village-hub-1-5490124

Grantham Journal : 15th September
TV comedy writer Eric Chappell gives backing to library protest in Grantham
Mr Chappell, who wrote the TV comedy Rising Damp and lives in Barrowby, says he will sign a petition against the cuts which include reducing the opening hours of Grantham library by five.  ….. “My first ever literary influence was in my local library. Throughout my career I have used libraries to research my material.”
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/tv-comedy-writer-eric-chappell-gives-backing-to-library-protest-in-grantham-1-5490220

Swindon Advertiser : 15th September
Arts centre wins applause from all
Chris Robins, 23, a library assistant at the centre, received the award on behalf of his colleagues.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10675381.Arts_centre_wins_applause_from_all/

Playwright Eric Chappell

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September 14, 2013 No Comments

Kent Online : 13th September
Libraries and residential care homes could be frontline services to be privatised in shake-up
The so-called market review of a dozen services represents the first step in the authority’s move to re-shape itself as a commissioning council – meaning it will focus on contracting out more services to the private and voluntary sector.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/bid-to-privatise-our-libraries-6000/

BBC Radio Lincs : 14th September
Interview with Lincolnshire Libraries campaigner, Leah Warriner-Wood 
on iPlayer  – 2h10m in
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01frz42

This Is South Wales : 14th September
8 Potential library closures in Neath Port Talbot
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Potential-library-closures-Neath-Port-Talbot/story-19797027-detail/story.html

This Is Lincolnshire : 14th September
Lincolnshire libraries: Committee formed to tackle closure plans
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-Committee-formed-tackle/story-19784392-detail/story.html …

The Echo : 9th September
6,000 call for Leigh Library to be saved
“It shows the overwhelming support for keeping the library where it is and run by proper librarians.”
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/10659544.6_000_call_for_Leigh_Library_to_be_saved/

Books

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September 13, 2013 No Comments

Bury Times : 13th September
Plan to turn most of Bury Library into sculpture centre branded ‘ridiculous’
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/10674964.Plan_to_turn_most_of_Bury_Library_into_sculpture_centre_branded__ridiculous_/

Northern Scot : 13th September
Legal challenge to library closures
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Legal-challenge-to-library-closures-13092013.htm

The Lincolnite : 13th September
Protest as councillors debate Lincolnshire libraries closures
comprehensive, detailed report
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/09/demo-amid-lincolnshire-councillors-debates-over-library-closures/

Market Rasen Mail : 13th September
Letter | Libraries – Council ignore the hard facts
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-libraries-council-ignore-the-hard-facts-1-5478230

This Is Lincolnshire : 13th September
Lincolnshire libraries: Protestors campaign against cuts at County Offices
One speaker threatened: “For every library that closes, a county councillor will lose their seat.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-Protestors-campaign-cuts/story-19793299-detail/story.html#axzz2elgqIVXg

ITV News : 13th September
Library Closures Demonstration
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-09-13/libraries-closure-demonstration/

lincolnshire libraries

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September 12, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 12th September
‘The price of libraries is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation’
Lincolnshire’s library cuts do not make economic sense because growth relies on a literate public, argues author Abigail Tarttelin.
http://www.theguardian.com/local-government-network/2013/sep/12/lincolnshire-libraries-cuts-ignorant-nation

Bay TV Liverpool : 12th September
Royal opening for jewel in Liverpool’s crown
HRH The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will unveil a special plaque, marking the official opening of the newly refurbished city gem onMonday 23 September.
http://baytvliverpool.com/vod/index.php?vid=JBV5231a40deb676

Boston Standard : 12th September
‘Scrap borough and district councils and save the libraries’
Coun Pain believes the unitary status would save up to £25 million a year after examining a similar case in Wiltshire.  … Coun Pain’s motion will be discussed by councillors tomorrow (Friday). He is also leading a ‘breakaway’ group with five other UKIP councillors with the final line-up set to be revealed tomorrow.
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/local/scrap-borough-and-district-councils-and-save-the-libraries-1-5485092

Herald Scotland : 12th September
Letter | Libraries vote is a disgrace 
http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/letters/libraries-vote-is-a-disgrace.22127526

Luton Today : 12th September
Video -Library campaigners protest outside Town Hall
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/community/community-news/video-library-campaigners-protest-outside-town-hall-1-5483292

Luton Today : 12th September
Church steps in to save a library
“We felt God was saying to us to increase our community involvement, which we have tried to do.  ….  Therefore we met and prayed about how we could best help.”
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/church-steps-in-to-save-a-library-1-5483215

GPonline.com : 12th September
GP’s plan to hand NHS role to libraries backed in Wales 
Dr Malcolm Rigler, a health ambassador at the Patients’ Association, is pushing for libraries, particularly in rural areas, to work with GP practices and other healthcare professionals to help educate patients.
http://www.gponline.com/News/article/1211037/gps-plan-hand-nhs-role-libraries-backed-wales/

Books

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September 11, 2013 No Comments

BBC Radio 4 : 11th September
Michael Rosen | Our Libraries – The Next Chapter: Episode 2 
on iPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039q5dv

IOE London : 11th September
Reading for pleasure puts children ahead in the classroom, study finds
The research was conducted by Dr Alice Sullivan and Matt Brown, who analysed the reading behaviour of approximately 6,000 young people being followed by the 1970 British Cohort Study, which is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council  …..  The combined effect on children’s progress of reading books often, going to the library regularly and reading newspapers at 16 was four times greater than the advantage children gained from having a parent with a degree.
http://www.ioe.ac.uk/newsEvents/89938.html

Public Libraries News : 10th September
Editorial | Protesters against library closures “can sue the council & see how far they get”
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/09/protesters-against-library-closures-can-sue-the-council-and-see-how-far-they-get.html

THE GUARDIAN : 11th September
Children’s bedtime stories on the wane, according to survey
Only 64% of respondents said they read their children bedtime stories, even though 91% were themselves read bedtime stories when young.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/sep/11/children-bedtime-stories-on-wane-survey

Gazette & Herald : 11th September
Wiltshire’s libraries land £100,000 Arts Council funding
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/10667578.Wiltshire___s_libraries_land___100_000_Arts_Council_funding/

The Scotsman : 11th September
Moray libraries: Councillors write to watchdog
“… serious concerns” that the decision is both incompetent and potentially illegal in terms of the Equalities Act 2010.”
http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/moray-libraries-councillors-write-to-watchdog-1-3087466

Northern Scot : 11th September
SNP question legality of library decision
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/SNP-question-legality-of-library-decision-11092013.htm

Herald Scotland : 11th September
Vote to see half of all libraries shut is branded ‘staggering’
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/vote-to-see-half-of-all-libraries-shut-is-branded-staggering.22115936

Press & Journal : 11th September
Moray | Fury as cost-cuts vote shuts seven libraries
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3388155

Market Rasen Mail : 11th September
Lincolnshire | ‘Volunteer libraries not the way forward’
http://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/volunteer-libraries-not-the-way-forward-1-5474126

Skegness Standard : 11th September
Axe district councils to save Lincolnshire’s libraries, suggests councillor
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/axe-district-councils-to-save-lincolnshire-s-libraries-suggests-councillor-1-5479063

Grantham Journal : 11th September
Lincolnshire | Protest group to hold public meeting in Grantham against library cuts
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/protest-group-to-hold-public-meeting-in-grantham-against-library-cuts-1-5478382

This Is Lincolnshire : 11th September
Letter | Library closures a ridiculous decision
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Library-closures-ridiculous-decision/story-19779083-detail/story.html#axzz2eaQbenvd

Horncastle News : 11th September
Campaigners step up battle to halt cuts to Horncastle Library
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/campaigners-step-up-battle-to-halt-cuts-to-horncastle-library-1-5478390

Rutland Times : 11th September
Deepings Library campaigners grill councillor at public meeting
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/deepings-library-campaigners-grill-councillor-at-public-meeting-1-5476345

Market Rasen library

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September 10, 2013 No Comments
No Confidence in Ed Vaizey : 10th September
Bob Usherwood: our professional duty to support the motion
Inside Moray : 10th September
Opposition gathers as Moray Council admit legal challenge likely
The Scotsman : 10th September
Half of Moray’s libraries to close under cuts plan
BBC News : 10th September
Seven Moray libraries to be closed down

Northern Scot : 10th September

Moray | Council vote to close seven libraries
SNP Councillor Mike Shand said he was staggered by the “arrogance and ignorance” of the administration group.  He claimed they had “callously disregarded” the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Council-vote-to-close-seven-libraries-10092013.htm 

STV News : 10th September
Council to press ahead with controversial library closures across area
They also voted to withdraw one of two mobile library vans as part of a £357,000 saving in the libraries service.
The Northern Scot : 10th September
Moray | Library closure u-turn by council

Moray Councillors are set to do a partial u-turn on the proposed closure of community libraries.  A special meeting of the full council is due to debate this morning plans to close seven libraries.  http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Library-closure-u-turn-by-council-10092013.htm

 

Champion News : 9th September
Sefton | Library closures ‘discrimination’
This Is Croydon : 10th September
Vote 2014: Where does Labour stand in Croydon?
Can you categorically rule out closing any of Croydon’s libraries in your next term, if elected?
“I can categorically rule out closing any libraries. We will also look pull out of the contract with John Laing [which has an agreement to run libraries for the council]. I want to see the libraries back initially under the arm of the council and then we want to see a model where local communities, if they want to, can take control and run their libraries.”
http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/VOTE-2014-does-Labour-stand-Croydon/story-19761926-detail/story.html#axzz2eUDUpvCu 

Bookshelf
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September 9, 2013 No Comments

London Evening Standard : 9th September
Lambeth | Council facing £150,000 bill after squatters trash ex-library 
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/council-facing-150000-bill-after-squatters-trash-exlibrary-8804548.html

OTS News : 8th September
Sefton Council Discriminating Over Access To Library
Anyone who believes that Sefton Council is discriminating against the people of Southport and Ainsdale over library provision can sue the council and see how far they get, says Labour Cabinet Member Ian Moncur.
http://www.otsnews.co.uk/sefton-council-discriminating-over-access-to-library/

Good Library Guide : 8th September
The Key Financial information in a library service 
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/09/the_key_financi.html

Leintwardine Online : 6th September
Herefordshire |Best-selling Author Helps Fight Library Cuts
Ms Moggach, whose hugely successful novels include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Tulip Fever, said:  “All over the UK, the passionate outcry against library closures shows how absolutely essential they are for the health of our communities.”
http://leintwardine.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/best-selling-author-helps-fight-library-cuts/

sefton

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September 8, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Today : 8th September
Letter – Market Deeping | Library: Disgusted and ashamed at county council
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/library-disgusted-and-ashamed-at-county-council-1-5461601

Friends of Barham Library : 8th September
Letter to ACAVA re Barham Library
http://barhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/09/08/letter-to-acava-re-barham-library/

PC Pro : 7th September
Ebooks: the final chapter for (UK) libraries?
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/384034/ebooks-the-final-chapter-for-libraries

barham-library-protest

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September 7, 2013 No Comments

DutchNews.nl : 7th September
Not all libraries should be closed: cabinet
http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2013/09/not_all_libraries_should_be_cl.php

THE INDEPENDENT : 7th September
Boyd Tonkin: Brum’s palace of the book is a triumph – but can it spread its golden glow?
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/boyd-tonkin-brums-palace-of-the-book-is-a-triumph–but-can-it-spread-its-golden-glow-8803070.html

Birmingham Press : 3rd September
Six years late and way over budget
http://thebirminghampress.com/2013/09/six-years-late-and-way-over-budget/

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