Libraries News Round-up: 22 February 2016

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th February
Library of Birmingham visitor numbers plummet by 600k
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/visitor-numbers-library-birmingham-plummet-600k-322929

Public Technology : 22nd February
How technology can save council libraries
Peterborough model examined
https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/features/how-technology-can-save-council-libraries

Chronicle Live : 22nd February
Newcastle City Council meeting LIVE: Cabinet expected to approve cuts of £30m
Opening hours at nine libraries across Newcastle could be cut from 400 hours per week to 181
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/newcastle-city-council-meeting-live-10929422