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July 23, 2013 No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 23rd July
Alan Wylie | New blog – Localism and Libraries
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/localism-and-libraries.html

Horncastle News : 23rd July
Campaigners ready to fight to save Lincolnshire’s libraries            
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/campaigners-ready-to-fight-to-save-lincolnshire-s-libraries-1-5312275

Southport Visitor : 23rd July
Fate of some of Southport’s libraries remains unknown as cabinet members reject two community proposals
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-news/southport-southport-news/2013/07/23/fate-of-some-of-southport-s-libraries-remains-unknown-as-cabinet-members-reject-two-community-proposals-101022-33633734/

Ledbury Reporter : 23rd July
Herefordshire libraries: Don’t write final chapter on vital resource
I love my role at the library, but what it has shown me is that there is  no way at all that I could ever sub for a genuine librarian.
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10556442.Herefordshire_libraries__Don___t_write_final_chapter_on_vital_resource/

This Is South Wales : 23rd July
Library is result of residents’ labours
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Library-result-residents-labours/story-19555671-detail/story.html#axzz2Zrkvakck

Buxton Advertiser : 23rd July
Plans scrapped for new Glossop library
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/plans-scrapped-for-new-glossop-library-1-5879292

SWLondoner : 23rd July
Protests outside Wimbledon library as rumours circulate it could be closed
http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/23072057-protests-outside-wimbledon-library-rumours-circulate-it-could-be-closed

This Is Local London : 23rd July
Residents launch ‘Save Wimbledon Library’ campaign over redevelopment fears
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10564109.Residents_launch__Save_Wimbledon_Library__campaign_over_redevelopment_fears/

wimbledon-library

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July 22, 2013 No Comments

Fortune Magazine : 22nd July
Amazon versus your public library
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/07/22/amazon-9/

Spalding Guardian : 22nd July
Video | Protestors make voices heard at libraries consultation
Coun Phil Dilks led the protest outside. He said: “We’re objecting to  the consultation being held 11 miles away when most residents are at  work.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/protestors-make-voices-heard-at-libraries-consultation-1-5309410

books1

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July 21, 2013 No Comments

Rutland Times : 21st July
Lincolnshire villages could lose mobile libraries
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/lincolnshire-villages-could-lose-mobile-libraries-1-5304600

Spalding Guardian : 21st July
‘You have the power to save your library’
At a well-attended public meeting last Thursday at the Deeping Community Centre regarding the closure of the Deepings library, the two senior  representatives, Nick Worth and Jonathon Platt,  were unavailable to  make their case – despite reassurances they would face the public.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/campaigns/you-have-the-power-to-save-your-library-1-5304931

lincolnshire county council

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July 20, 2013 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 20th July A library is not just about books: it’s also a place for the vulnerable If another 400 UK libraries close by 2016, as predicted, the true loss to society will be even greater than we realise
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jul/20/libraries-books-place-for-vulnerable

Guardian Series : 20th July Buckhurst Hill Library to open two extra days each week The library will be open and fully staffed by Essex County Council  Library staff on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am until 5pm.   The extended hours are thanks to a partnership between Buckhurst Hill Parish Council and Essex County Council that will see both organisations share accommodation.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/efnews/10561878.Buckhurst_Hill_Library_to_open_two_extra_days_each_week/

Buckhurst hill library

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July 19, 2013 No Comments

They Work For You : 18th July Written Answer – Q Public Libraries | The minimum statutory requirement http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-07-18a.162017.h&s=speaker%3A11905#g162017.r0

THE GUARDIAN | Culture Professionals Network : 18th July
Arts Council England’s annual review – what’s your verdict?
As culture professionals, we want to know how the Arts Council impacted your 2012/13 – for better or for worse
Darlington & Stockton Times : 19th July
Cockerton Library at risk of closure again, council leader admits
The Friends of Darlington Libraries group no longer meets regularly but  Mike Crawley, who was a member of the group, said: “The reason the  volunteers have drifted off is that people who are in charge of the  libraries in Darlington said no to anything we asked to do.”
 Forbes.com : 18th July Does The Library Of The Future Have Books? http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremygreenfield/2013/07/18/does-the-library-of-the-future-have-books/
cockerton library
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July 18, 2013 No Comments

Bucks Free Press : 17th July Sir Terry Pratchett returns to Beaconsfield Library
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10554442.Sir_Terry_Pratchett_returns_to_Beaconsfield_Library/

BBC News : 18th July Almost 40% of army recruits have reading age of 11, MPs warn
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23346693

York Press : 18th July Social enterprise will run York’s libraries despite union’s warnings of ‘risk‘
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10555942.Social_enterprise_will_run_York___s_libraries_despite_union___s_warnings_of____risk___/

This Is Lincolnshire : 18th July War Horse author blasts library closure plans after Lincoln visit
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/War-Horse-author-blasts-library-closure-plans/story-19537817-detail/story.html#axzz2ZOdzXBKw

This Is Lincolnshire : 18th July
Cabinet member reveals strong community response to library cuts in Lincolnshire “It is not about closing libraries. We want communities to come forward and run them if they can. Eighteen of the libraries have had interest and I am staggered by that response.  What I would say is if people expect  their libraries to close then that is most likely what will happen.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Cabinet-member-reveals-strong-community-response/story-19535968-detail/story.html

This Is Lancashire : 18th July Bury’s libraries to become more self-service The decision was met with criticism from opposition councillors, and  Bury Conservative leader Iain Gartside blasted the announcement of job  losses.
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/10557320.Bury_s_libraries_to_become_more_self_service/

Gazette Series : 18th July Anger as South Gloucestershire Council announces funds from Waitrose development in Chipping Sodbury will be spent on services in Yate
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/10552918.Public_money_from_new_Waitrose_development_in_Chipping_Sodbury_will_be_spent_on_Yate_Library/

Solihull Observer : 18th July Protestors fail in bid to halt library move
“We are also very worried about taking on a 25 year lease in an expensive retail unit in Parkgate at a  time when the library service budget is facing cutbacks elsewhere.”
http://www.solihullobserver.co.uk/2013/07/18/news-Protestors-fail-in-bid-to-halt-library-move-78128.html

michael morpurgo in a library

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July 17, 2013 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 17th July
The austerity story: How Spain fell in love with books again as locals flood back to libraries
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-austerity-story-how-spain-fell-in-love-withbooks-again-as-locals-flood-back-to-libraries-8714705.html

Spalding Today : 17th July
Community shows united front in fight for (Deepings) library
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/community-shows-united-front-in-fight-for-library-1-5289535

Socialist Party : 17th July
Lincolnshire – save our libraries
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/774/17115/17-07-2013/lincolnshire-save-our-libraries

They Work For You : 15th July
Written Answer | Ed Vaizey to Jonathan Ashworth MP | Public Libraries: Electronic Publishing
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-07-15a.164737.h&s=%22public+library%22+OR+%22public+libraries%22+OR+%22library+service%22

Bellingham Herald : 17th July
Report: 30 percent of Americans without Internet access
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/07/17/3096457/report-30-percent-of-americans.html

community meeting about deepings library

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July 16, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 15th July
Motion of no confidence in the libraries minister Ed Vaizey
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/motion-of-no-confidence-in-the-libraries-minister-ed-vaizey.html

Question Everything : 16th July
The first rule of politics: never believe anything until it’s been officially denied
Vaizey has redefined hypocrisy in his role as library minister and he must be held to account, his inaction is utterly contemptible and shameful.
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/the-first-rule-of-politics-never.html

Horncastle News : 16th July
Lincs | Council concern over library proposals            
Councillor Ann Wayne felt that LCC were not  conducting a proper consultation.  “This isn’t a consultation, they are  just telling us what they are going to do.  To do this is very short  sighted and stupid.  I would be against any hours being cut down.”http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/local/council-concern-over-library-proposals-1-5289272

The Lincolnite : 16th July
Lincoln library consultation meeting announced
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/07/lincoln-library-consultation-meeting-announced/

News North Wales : 16th July
Council to discuss future for libraries
Flintshire Council’s strategy for its libraries for the next three years will be considered by cabinet members tomorrow.
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/124592/council-to-discuss-future-for-libraries.aspx

Good Library Guide : 16th July
No confidence in CILIP
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/07/no_confidence_i.html

lincoln library

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July 15, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th July
Vaizey confirms PLR extension
The changes will only apply to loans made on site in libraries, and not to those digital loans made remotely.
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-confirms-plr-extension.html

Henley Standard : 15th July
Residents back plan to keep (Benson) library open
The group wants to maintain the current opening hours with a full-time librarian on site at all times.  It plans to raise £5,000 a year, most of which will be used to  top up the 20 staff hours by “buying” five additional staff hours each  week. The rest will go towards expenses, prizes and a new item for the  library every year.
http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=1312042

ebook kindle

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July 14, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 13th July
Editorial |1 2 3 Creepy House!
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/1-2-3-creepy-house.html

Iran Book News Agency : 14th July
Library campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016 in U.K.
http://www.ibna.ir/vdchzknzx23nqid.01t2.html

Boston Standard : 14th July
Lincolnshire | Campaign group vows to fight library closures – and searches for help in Boston
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/community/community-news/campaign-group-vows-to-fight-library-closures-and-searches-for-help-in-boston-1-5280426

creepy house

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July 13, 2013 No Comments

Spalding Today : 13th July
Almost 180 jobs face axe if libraries go
“I have to say it’s cultural vandalism what they are doing.  Lincolnshire has the least educated workforce in the country and we  have the lowest number of students who stay on at school to achieve  their full educational potential.  Libraries are important for  education, they are not just the hub of communities, which ours is.”
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/crime/almost-180-jobs-face-axe-if-libraries-go-1-5280833

Stamford Mercury : 13th July
Lincolnshire | Concerns over threat to mobile libraries            
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/community/community-news/concerns-over-threat-to-mobile-libraries-1-5278267

Grimsby Telegraph : 13th July
Plan for major overhaul of library
“To do that, we need to ask users and the wider community what they want and expect from the  service and design it to reflect that within the resources we will have  available in future.”
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Plan-major-overhaul-town-centre-library/story-19516516-detail/story.html

Thame Gazette : 13th July
Buckinghamshire | ‘E-book lending set to go through the roof – but it doesn’t spell end of libraries’            
E-book lending by Bucks libraries will go ‘through the roof’ in the  near future – but library buildings will survive as community hubs. That is the view of David Jones, who runs the library service in Bucks.
http://www.thametoday.co.uk/news/local/e-book-lending-set-to-go-through-the-roof-but-it-doesn-t-spell-end-of-libraries-1-5268373

mobile library 2

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July 12, 2013 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 12th July
Campaigners warn of libraries in crisis across England
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/campaigners-warn-of-libraries-in-crisis-across-england-8706460.html

THE GUARDIAN : 12th July
Library campaigners predict 1,000 closures by 2016
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jul/12/library-campaigners-1000-closures-2016

Public Libraries News : 11th July
DCMS to consult on abolishing an already abolished  libraries body … with resultant changes to the 1964 Act that make  libraries statutory
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/dcms-to-consult-on-abolishing-an-already-abolished-libraries-body-with-resultant-changes-to-the-1964-act-that-make-libraries-statutory.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th July
US ‘ahead of UK on library advocacy’ 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/us-ahead-uk-library-advocacy.html

Schoolsimprovement.net : 12th July
Sutton Trust Report | Clever but poor boys ‘are 30 months behind richer peers in reading’
http://schoolsimprovement.net/clever-but-poor-boys-are-30-months-behind-richer-peers-in-reading/
and : 12th July – THE GUARDIAN
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jul/12/education-poverty-clever-pupils-reading-gap

BBC News : 12th July
Class divide in boys’ reading skills seen in Pisa scores
Research for the Sutton Trust educational charity says Scotland’s gap is the highest in the developed world, while England’s is the second  highest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23271555

Civilsociety.co.uk : 12th July
£1m Paul Hamlyn grant will support reading flashmobs, apps and games
A library-based youth reading and volunteering programme that was highly commended at this year’s Charity Awards has just won £1m from the Paul  Hamlyn Foundation to enable it to scale up to reach 13 times as many  young people.
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/news/content/15717/1m_paul_hamlyn_grant_will_support_reading_flashmobs_and_reading-inspired_apps

This Is Bristol : 11th July
Letter | This will harm our wilting cultural reputation
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/harm-wilting-cultural-reputation/story-19503794-detail/story.html

Guardian Series : 12th July
Busy Harrow Green Community Library staff double opening days, appoint honorary president and launch website
The volunteer run Harrow Green Community Library, based at the Epicentre in West Street, Leytonstone, is now open two days a week.  Its new honorary president is a Councillor.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/10544707.Busy_library_staff_double_opening_days__appoint_honorary_president_and_launch_website/

Rutland Times : 12th July
Lincolnshire | Video: Deepings MP John Hayes backs library campaign            
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/video-deepings-mp-john-hayes-backs-library-campaign-1-5280199

Good Library Guide : 12th July
Battersea Power Station to be the new National Public Library
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/

Harrow Green

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July 11, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 11th July
Library Campaign warns of library ‘slaughter’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-campaign-warns-library-slaughter.html

Public Libraries News : 10th July
US and UK libraries advocacy compared … and an Ode to the Library
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/us-and-uk-libraries-advocacy-compared-and-an-ode-to-the-library.html …

SCL Publishes Workforce Development Survey
8,550 people from 120 Public Library Authorities across the UK responded
http://www.goscl.com/scl-publishes-workforce-development-survey/

The Echo : 11th July
Protest march to save Southend libraries
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/10537441.Protest_march_to_save_Southend_libraries/

Weston Mercury : 10th July
North Somerset | Library reopens after makeover
Winscombe’s library has once more been restored to the village after months of refurbishment.
http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/library_reopens_after_makeover_1_2272859

Louth Leader : 11th July
Mablethorpe Town Council ‘wholeheartedly’ rejects cuts to Lincolnshire’s library services            
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/mablethorpe-town-council-wholeheartedly-rejects-cuts-to-lincolnshire-s-library-services-1-5267548

Sutton on the Sea

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July 10, 2013 No Comments

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1344: 12-25th July
Library News | Barking & Dagenham (p.28)

Public Libraries News : 9th July
Editorial | CILIP gamble on rebranding passes one barrier, at some cost.  6 libraries pass to volunteers, Bury lose nearly a third of  their library staff
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/cilip-gamble-on-rebranding-passes-one-barrier-at-some-cost-6-libraries-pass-to-volunteers-bury-lose-nearly-a-third-of-their-library-staff.html

York Press : 10th July
D-day on community libraries shake-up
“At the same time as outsourcing libraries, Labour are cutting the  budget by £450,000 – there has been no proper public consultation on the changes and we know staff have concerns and the UNISON union remains  opposed.”
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10536995.D_day_on_community_libraries_shake_up/

BBC News : 10th July
Library of Birmingham: Public invited to noisy opening
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-23243691

Brent & Kilburn Times : 10th July
Sudbury coffee bar lends its support to Barham Library campaigners
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk:80/news/sudbury_coffee_bar_lends_its_support_to_barham_library_campaigners_1_2273177

DAILY MAIL : 10th July
What students really do in libraries: From texting and Facebook to online
shopping, just 18% of time is spent actually READING
The internet proved to be a source of distraction among the 730 students observed at two universities in Long Island, New York.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2359481/What-students-really-libraries-From-texting-Facebook-online-shopping-just-18-time-spent-actually-READING.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Summer reading challenge launch

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July 9, 2013 No Comments

Localgov.co.uk : 9th July
York considers new delivery model for libraries and archive services
If approved, staff will own a third of the new CBS which will have exempt charity status.
http://www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=110410

Infoism : 8th July
What I would like to see from a professional body for librarians and information professionals
http://infoism.co.uk/2013/07/what-i-would-like-to-see-from-a-professional-body-for-librarians-and-information-professionals/

Sleaford Standard : 9th July
Public to comment on library proposals
“I appreciate the desire to make financial reductions, but we are  required by law to provide a library service that is comprehensive and  efficient. This does neither which could leave the council open to  costly court procedures.”
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/community/community-news/public-to-comment-on-library-proposals-1-5265928

This Is Lincolnshire : 9th July
Council bans libraries closure petitions (from library buildings)
“This is not about closing libraries.  We want to keep them open. But we need volunteers to come forward and run them. Smart phones, tablets, Kindles and new technology are changing the way we do things.”
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Council-bans-libraries-closure-petitions/story-19494882-detail/story.html#axzz2YX8os6IW

Dorset Echo : 9th July
New Dorchester library to open next week
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10535265.New_Dorchester_library_to_open_next_week/
But don’t forget all the small, rural libraries that were forced onto volunteers

Manchester Evening News : 9th July
Tameside | New chapter opens for the library axed in council cuts
A library bought by residents when it was axed in council cuts is set to re-open in time for the school summer holidays.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/new-chapter-opens-thelibrary-axed-4890236

Halifax Courier : 8th July
Letter | Headteacher, Ravenscliffe High School & Sports College
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/gillian-and-library-are-valuable-to-our-community-1-5834726

Chronicle Live : 9th July
Gateshead | Volunteers booking in to run libraries
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/volunteers-booking–run-libraries-4888695

kids reading

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July 8, 2013 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 8th July
Move to halt CILIP rebrand defeated
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/move-halt-cilip-rebrand-defeated.html

The Star : 8th July
Sheffield library legal challenge fears
The possibility of a legal challenge over library closures was discussed in internal emails between officers and councillors, which have been obtained by The Star.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-library-legal-challenge-fears-1-5833642

Manchester Evening News : 8th July
Third of library staff to go after Bury town hall u-turn
But despite carrying out a recent public consultation that prompted 4,000 responses – the community hubs plan has now been shelved until a  later date when the council reviews its assets.  Instead, the money will be saved through cutting 20.25 out of 70 ‘full-time equivalent’  (FTE) jobs, who will be replaced by ‘self-service technology’.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/third-library-staff-go-after-4882591

Sky News : 8th July
Big Society? Volunteers Take Over Running Of Five Gateshead Libraries
inc. Video
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/72967/big-society-volunteers-take-over-running-of-five-gateshead-libraries

ITV News : 8th July
Volunteers take over libraries in Gateshead to save them
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2013-07-08/volunteers-take-over-libraries-in-gateshead-to-save-them/

Lincolnshire Echo : 8th July
Campaigners to meet in bid to save (Nettleham) library
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Campaigners-meet-bid-save-library/story-19491127-detail/story.html

Hillsborough

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July 7, 2013 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 7th July
Editorial |Mail somehow uses library rebrand to link librarians with mass murderer
including details of newspaper reports, blogs and social media coverage – CILIP rebranding
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/07/mail-somehow-uses-library-rebrand-to-link-librarians-with-mass-murderer.html

The Times : 7th July
Letter : “the public library service urgently needs effective advocacy and strong leadership, not internal debates”
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article3810511.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_07_07

Louth Leader : 7th July
These changes will betray the people of Lincolnshire’ – Louth councillors slam Lincolnshire library revamp            
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/these-changes-will-betray-the-people-of-lincolnshire-louth-councillors-slam-lincolnshire-library-revamp-1-5245047

Bourne Local : 7th July
Lincolnshire | Fight to stop Deepings Library closure steps up
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/local/fight-to-stop-deepings-library-closure-steps-up-1-5256809

deepings library

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July 6, 2013 No Comments

Read all about it!
A lot of campaigners had their say, after months of frustration with
the uselessness of government and Arts Council England (ACE). New ACE
libraries man Brian Ashley took it well.
But, given that he was not even due to start the job until two days
later, he was not able to voice the kind of commitments that we want.
But he promised an early response. And we will hold him to it!
Read a full account on
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2013/06/libraries-director-brian-ashley-tells-it-how-it-is-to-the-library-campaign.html
And watch this space.

some library campaigners

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July 6, 2013 No Comments

DAILY MAIL : 6th July
The Knowledge People? Attempted rebrand gets librarians raising their voices in outrage
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2357307/The-knowledge-people-Attempted-rebrand-gets-librarians-raising-voices-outrage.html
The story was also published earlier today on Page 4 of ‘The Times’ (behind ££Paywall)

Sunderland Echo : 5th July
The final chapter for Sunderland’s Carnegie libraries?
“Hendon and Monkwearmouth are of historic significance, built with  altruistic and philanthropic ideals, to help people. It is tragic this  idealism is being swept away.”
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/history-nostalgia/the-final-chapter-for-sunderland-s-carnegie-libraries-1-5829223

Spalding Today : 6th July
A public consultation on controversial plans to reduce library services is to go ahead
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/consultation-on-libraries-cuts-will-go-ahead-1-5256606

lincolnshire

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July 5, 2013 No Comments

Question Everything : 5th July
Press statements are not delivered under oath
The leadership in the library profession has failed to promote libraries to the people who  hold the purse strings and instead have spent their time navel gazing  and jumping on every blue sky band wagon that passes by. They are as  much responsible for the mess we find libraries in as the councillors  and politicians slashing the libraries budgets in my opinion.
http://questioneverythingtheytellyou.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/press-statements-are-not-delivered.html

BBC News : 5th July
Powys mobile library service ‘under review’
Mobile library services in rural parts of Wales are under a review which could see them cut.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23201991

Good Library Guide : 5th July
Lincolnshire
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2013/07/lincolnshire.html

They Work For You: 4th July
Dan Jarvis PQ | Libraries
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-07-04a.162378.h&s=dan+jarvis#g162378.q0

SparkSunderland.com : 4th July
Sunderland library campaigner calls for closure rethink
http://www.sparksunderland.com/news/2013/07/sunderland-library-campaigner-calls-for-closure-rethink/

This Is Lincolnshire : 5th July
Should public funding  for libraries be cut?
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/public-funding-libraries-cut/story-19474945-detail/story.html#axzz2YArdtxAf

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 5th July
Article: should we be cutting public funding from local libraries?
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2013/07/05/article-should-we-be-cutting-public-funding-from-local-libraries/

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