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: 23 April

Thurrock Gazette: 23 April Thurrock Council opens new centre helping residents access services in Purfleet http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/15239947.Council_opens_new_centre_helping_residents_access_services/ Keighley News: 23 April Bradford | Visitor Information Centres in Haworth, Saltaire and Ilkley are…