Libraries News Round-up: 26 July 2016

DCMS : 25th July
Letter from new Libraries Minister, Rob Wilson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9r-dNr4kPL0dC1sb3MxNk9scjQ/view?pref=2&pli=1

Libraries Taskforce : 26th July
A week is a long time in politics — Kathy Settle
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/07/26/a-week-is-a-long-time-in-politics/

Islington Gazette : 26th July
Fewer books and more computers at Islington libraries
Books are being phased out of Islington’s 10 libraries in favour of more computers.
http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/education/fewer_books_and_more_computers_at_islington_libraries_1_4632048

Swindon Advertiser : 25th July
Council announces plan to put library strategy to the public
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14640639.Council_announces_plan_to_put_library_strategy_to_the_public/

Socialist Worker : 26th July
Library cuts revolt spreads throughout south London
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/43129/Library+cuts+revolt+spreads+throughout+south+London

Socialist Worker : 26th July
March in Bromley takes the road in protest at council cuts and privatisation
https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/43130/March+in+Bromley+takes+the+road+in+protest+at+council+cuts+and+privatisation