Realwire.com : 6th August
Six months in, and 80% of UK library services sign up to Access to Research
http://www.realwire.com/releases/Six-months-in-and-80-of-UK-library-services-sign-up-to-Access-to-Research

THE BOOKSELLER : 6th August
User numbers released on Access to Research project
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/user-numbers-released-access-research-project.html


Mirfield Reporter : 6th August
North Kirklees MPs say there must be a way to save library services
Simon Reevell (Con, Dewsbury) blamed Kirklees Council for the threat to services, but Mike Wood (Lab, Batley and Spen) said government cuts were the root of the problem.
http://www.mirfieldreporter.co.uk/news/local/north-kirklees-mps-say-there-must-be-a-way-to-save-library-services-1-6763800

Huddersfield Examiner : 6th August
Kirklees | Public meeting called to create a vision to save Meltham Library services 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/public-meeting-called-create-vision-7564540


Enfield Independent : 6th August 
Palmers Green Library refurb to start this month
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/11389563.Library_refurb_to_start_this_month/


Mid Devon Gazette : 5th August
‘Don’t shelve future of popular library’

The future of Bampton Library in Newton Square is under review, along with other libraries in Devon.

http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/Don-t-shelve-future-popular-library/story-22074803-detail/story.html


Wilts & Glos Standard : 5th August
New mobile library for Wiltshire unveiled
“The new Wilton mobile library will help Wiltshire Council to continue to provide this vital service to our communities” 
http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/11388910.New_mobile_library_for_Wiltshire_unveiled/

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Libraries News Round-up: 17 August 2016

Book Brunch : 17th August Libraries: no plans and no leadership -- Desmond Clarke http://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/article_free.asp?pid=libraries_no_plans_and_no_leadership Leon's Library Blog : 17th August Reply from Owen Smith https://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/08/17/reply-from-owen-smith/ Accrington Observer : 17th…

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