TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : 14th August
‘Dismal’ start for Access to Research initiative
Dr Murray-Rust said that the total number of users reported in six months indicated that just half a person per day was accessing the service in each local authority involved. “That is appalling,” he said. “It is a pretty dismal record that represents the inadequate nature of the scheme.
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Information Twist : 13th August
Thoughts on Janene Cox IFLA Public Libraries keynote
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Islington Gazette : 14th August
Confusion surrounds leaked Islington Council document proposing a swathe of dramatic cutshttp://www.islingtongazette.
Cambridge News : 13th August
How do you think Cambridgeshire CC should save £31m?
The council has launched a consultation on how to make the savings, which could affect services such as social care, transport and libraries.
http://www.cambridge-news.co.
The Star : 14th August
Sheffield | Wait continues for Walkley library decision
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Portsmouth News : 14th August
Boss defends plan to move town library The man in charge of libraries in Hampshire has defended proposals to move a library into a community centre.
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Bury Times : 14th August
‘Challenging’ and ‘innovative’ 3D sculptures could be installed at Bury Library
“They are to be free flowing and organic 3D structures with a main powder-coated aluminium frame, attached to which are lightweight floral elements, all in a range of bright colours.”
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/
Las Cruces News : 13th August
USA | Report: Arts, culture (inc Libraries) have $5.6B impact in New Mexico
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