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26 Nov, 201910 Oct, 2020

ELECTION MANIFESTOS AND MORE…

Predictably, libraries don't hit the headlines in any of the main English party manifestos. But the differences are interesting... The best-informed statement is from Labour - including a promise to restore national…

15 Oct, 201910 Oct, 2020

Bobby Seagull’s manifesto

CILIP have snagged Bobby Seagull (formerly of University Challenge) to front their National Libraries Week campaign and he has devised a manifesto of stuff that he thinks are necessary for…

06 Jul, 201910 Oct, 2020

A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR U.S. FRIENDS

Just launched - a new resource for campaigners, formed by UK librarians' association CILIP and a USA librarians' resource called EveryLibrary. So - librarian-led, but potentially useful.EveryLibrary contacted The Library Campaign well…

28 Apr, 201910 Oct, 2020

YOUR LIBRARY? SHUT DOWN.

Your library? Shut down.Youth club? Shut down.Refuge? Shelter? Park? Closed.Your high street? Shut down.Nightclub? Shut down.Music venue? What’s one of those? These are the opening lyrics – and libraries are…

01 Nov, 201824 Oct, 2020

The Library Campaign evidence to Arts Council England consultation

Arts Council England is developing a strategy for the next ten years. The Library Campaign has submitted our views as follows: The Library Campaign, founded in 1984 and now a…

31 Oct, 201804 Nov, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 31 October 2018

Southend Echo: 31 October Library axed - and replaced with council vans in Southend Darlington Times: 31 October North Yorkshire | Library becomes hub for Great Ayton Hambleton Today: 31…

30 Oct, 201804 Nov, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 30 October 2018

The Bookseller: 30 October Library petition hits 20k signatures after Rowling support Redditch Advertiser: 30 October Worcestershire | Future of Woodrow and Alvechurch libraries uncertain after consultation into the future…

29 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 29 October 2018

Morning Star: 29 October Shadow chancellor says the government's claim to have ended austerity doesn't add up "... over 500 libraries and children’s centres are set to be closed." Local…

27 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 27 October 2018

North Wales Pioneer: 27 October Views sought on libraries in Conwy Survey in libraries in Conwy running for just six days

26 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 26 October 2018

Powys County Times: 26 October Glyn Davies MP "horrified" by threat to Welshpool Library Brixton Buzz: 26 October Lambeth | Carnegie Trust given Lottery grant to help take control of…

25 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 25 October 2018

Northamptonshire Telegraph: 25 October County Council's chief executive gives libraries hope ‘Ms Grant said she is personally leading the libraries review and was hoping for a ‘positive outcome’.’ Redditch Standard:…

24 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 24 October 2018

Worcester News: 24 October Locals would share St John's library with Costa or Starbucks to keep it open Worcester Observer: 24 October Brewing up a lifeline for library facing axe…

23 Oct, 201831 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 23 October 2018

The Guardian: 23 October Dear Damian Hinds, What’s so difficult about giving every child a library ticket? | Michael Rosen Yet another report has shown children who read for pleasure…

23 Oct, 201810 Oct, 2020

Petition to protect library services by ringfencing Government funding for libraries.

Libraries across the country are being closed, cut back and/or outsourced to volunteers as a result of government cuts to local authority budgets. Councils are unable to keep staffed library services open when…

22 Oct, 201824 Oct, 2020

Libraries news round-up: 22 October 2018

Evening Times: 22 October Glasgow | Cardonald Library re-opens after near £1 million makeover The Star: 22 October Group committed to providing ‘vibrant community hub’ after bar company pulls out…

21 Oct, 201822 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 21 October 2018

Leon’s Library Blog: 21 October Protecting Library Services Worcester News: 21 October Future of St John's and Warndon libraries uncertain after ranking low in council review

20 Oct, 201822 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 20 October 2018

Times & Star: 20 October Cumbria | Library hours petition presented to council Stamford Mercury: 20 October Lincolnshire | Extended opening hours for Deepings library

19 Oct, 201822 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 19 October 2018

Chronicle Live: 19 October Newcastle | Meet the Fenham residents backing divisive plans for an addiction recovery hub at their library Chronicle Live: 19 October Opening of controversial addiction recovery…

18 Oct, 201822 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 18 October 2018

Weston Mercury: 18 October Somerset libraries at risk of closure This is Local London: 18 October Calls for Lewisham Council to reconsider cuts to library staff hours Huffington Post: 18…

17 Oct, 201822 Oct, 2018

Libraries news round-up: 17 October 2018

BBC News: 17 October Somerset County Council: Protesters gather to challenge £14m cuts Burnham-on-Sea.com: 17 October Somerset | Outcry over council's decision to shut Highbridge Library unless community group is…

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ELECTION MANIFESTOS AND MORE…

Bobby Seagull’s manifesto

A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR U.S. FRIENDS

YOUR LIBRARY? SHUT DOWN.

The Library Campaign evidence to Arts Council England consultation

Libraries news round-up: 31 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 30 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 29 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 27 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 26 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 25 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 24 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 23 October 2018

Petition to protect library services by ringfencing Government funding for libraries.

Libraries news round-up: 22 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 21 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 20 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 19 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 18 October 2018

Libraries news round-up: 17 October 2018

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