Libraries News Round-up: 20 June 2016

THE GUARDIAN : 20th June
Chris Riddell wins the Kate Greenaway medal with The Sleeper and the Spindle
We need to stop and consider whether we want to live in a society where libraries are being downgraded….
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/jun/20/chris-riddell-kate-greenaway-2016-the-sleeper-and-the-spindle-neil-gaiman

London Evening Standard : 20th June
Stand up against library closures, says prize-winning children’s author Sarah Crossan
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/stand-up-against-library-closures-says-prizewinning-children-s-author-sarah-crossan-a3275921.html

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th June
An answer to Taskforce critics
http://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/answer-taskforce-critics-335896

BBC News : 20th June
Dorset mobile library cuts backed by county council committee
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-36571147

The Star : 20th June
LETTER | See what’s on offer in your local library
Councillor Jack Scott, Cabinet member for community services, Sheffield City Council
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/see-what-s-on-offer-in-your-local-library-1-7972219

Leon’s Library Blog : 19th June
That Was Then ….
https://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/06/19/that-was-then/

The Swindonian : 15th June
Protest on steps of Council meeting
http://www.theswindonian.co.uk/24439/207030/a/protest-on-steps-of-council-meeting