A digest of today’s news items, reproduced here, with kind permission from Shirley Burnham, who collated it. For up to date libraries news follow @ShirleyBurnham on Twitter.
Public Libraries News : 23rd May
Editorial |Adapt and survive: Arts Council England’s stark message under the gloss
… what the report means for any remaining idea of a national public library service is terrifying in its extremes. Each library is a low-lying island is the underlying philosophy and you’d better build your sea barriers up now because the tide is rising and it’s your fault if you drown.
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Melville House Books : 24th May
What’s the future for the UK’s local libraries?
I’d love to see a list with gusto; one that didn’t seem to contain a strong feeling of defeat within its objectives. Each point seems defensive, as though answering a number of criticisms: libraries don’t do enough for their communities, libraries haven’t embraced technology, libraries aren’t working hard enough, library staff aren’t right for the job. And yet … http://www.mhpbooks.com/whats-
THE BOOKSELLER : 24th May
Lead Story | ACE Envisioning: “wake up call to government”
good comment from Laura Swaffield
http://www.thebookseller.com/
THE BOOKSELLER : 24th May
WMF panel: libraries need national e-lending model
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Save Croydon Libraries Campaign : 24th May
Shh! Laings win Croydon Libraries
http://soslibrary.blogspot.co.
Hereford Times : 24th May
Protestors arrive in Hereford
Councillors will later today vote on a new budget that could signal the end for many of the county’s libraries and museums. The Hereford Times will be carrying a live blog from the meeting – due to start this afternoon.
http://www.herefordtimes.com/
They Work For You : 21st May
eBook lending and Audio – Rewarding Authors
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/
