Nottingham Post : 30th December
Julie Wright: Volunteers are not always treated well 
The problems the volunteers face with council bureaucracy, on a daily basis, would test the patience of a saint.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Julie-Wright-Volunteers-treated/story-25777565-detail/story.html

Romford Recorder : 30th December
Twist in the tale of Havering Council library cuts?
A last-ditch attempt to save Havering’s library service from huge cuts has been submitted to the council by its workers.
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/education/twist_in_the_tale_of_havering_council_library_cuts_1_3901667

Birmingham Post : 30th December
Photographers’ petition to halt Library of Birmingham cuts 
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/photographers-petition-halt-library-birmingham-8357877

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Libraries News Round-up: 3rd December 2013

THE BOOKSELLER : 3rd December ACE grant to library artists sparks controversy http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ace-grant-library-artists-sparks-controversy.html Mancunian Matters : 3rd December Is the end nigh for Greater Manchester's libraries?  http://mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/031213674-end-nigh-greater-manchesters-libraries-savage-cuts-and-ailing-visitor-numbers-make ITV News :…