Libraries News Round-up: 22nd August 2014

Southend Standard : 22nd August
Victory in library cuts battle
The future of Southend’s libraries looks secure after plans emerged to keep at least one paid member of staff in each one. 
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/11426372.Victory_in_library_cuts_battle/

Express & Echo : 22nd August
Union warns Devon County Council not to ignore public views on library cuts
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Union-warns-Devon-County-Council-ignore-public/story-22806634-detail/story.html

Sheffield Telegraph : 22nd August
Community group prepares for a new chapter for library
We have two former members of the Sheffield libraries service on our team …
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/community-group-prepares-for-a-new-chapter-for-library-1-6798684

Runcorn & Widnes World : 21st August
Halton | Plans to cut library opening hours attract record response from residents
http://www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk/news/11426433.Plans_to_cut_library_opening_hours_attracts_record_response_from_residents/

Psychology Today : 20th August
Think Libraries Don’t Matter? Think Again
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/good-thinking/201408/think-libraries-dont-matter-think-again