The Bookseller: 16 January
Michael Ellis confirmed as new libraries minister

Warrington Guardian: 16 January

Council chief executive to join national Libraries Taskforce
The Bookseller: 16 January
Croydon takes back running of libraries after Carillion collapse
East London Lines: 16 January
Croydon to seize control of libraries from Carillion
A little bit of stone: 16 January
Consultation meetings over the best way to manage some of Staffordshire’s libraries begin this week
Altrincham Today: 16 January
Trafford | Plans submitted for 6,000 sq ft Hale Library and community centre – and you can have your say until January 25th
Edenbridge Chronicle: 16 January
Warlingham Library volunteers celebrate five years
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Libraries News Round-up: 26 January

THE ECONOMIST : 26th January Britain's local councils face financial crisis Amid a painful fiscal squeeze, some authorities may soon be unable to meet their statutory obligations. http://www.economist.com/news/britain/21715673-amid-painful-fiscal-squeeze-some-authorities-may-soon-be-unable-meet-their-statutory Bloomberg Technology…