BBC News : 28th August
Borrowing and visitor numbers double at the Library of Birmingham in first year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
Grimsby Telegraph : 28th August
Plan launched to help save two threatened libraries in North East Lincolnshire
The businessman stressed the new ventures will be run on a not-for-profit basis and will keep the community facilities as focal points for their respective neighbourhoods.
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.
Burton Mail : 28th August
Thousands in South Derbyshire could lose mobile libraries
Of the 383 communities which currently have access to a mobile library service in South Derbyshire, 240 would lose it should the proposal be accepted.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/
The Scotsman : 28th August
East Lothian | Library hours cut in £20k council savings bid
An e-mail sent to councillors last week said officials had been forced to bypass a public consultation because of the need to implement the budget cuts as soon as possible.
http://www.edinburghnews.
Public Libraries News : 27th August
What does it take to be Public Librarian of the Year? Interview with winner
http://www.publiclibrariesnews
