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27 Jan, 201510 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 27 January 2015

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th JanuaryLibrary scheme to support dementia sufferershttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-scheme-support-dementia-sufferers Library Stuff : 26th JanuaryBarbara Band - A library scheme with no libraries? http://barbara567band.blogspot.co.ukInfoism : 27th JanuaryLibraries – it’s a "question of priorities"http://infoism.co.uk/2015/01/libraries-its-a-question-of-priorities/Stoke…

25 Jan, 201510 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 25 January 2015

Pedronicus UK : 25th JanuaryThe crisis in UK public libraries – A Beeching moment ?https://pedronicusuk.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-crisis-in-uk-public-libraries-a-beeching-moment/ Lincolnshire Echo : 25th JanuaryLetter | Lincolnshire County Council defies consultationfrom Liz Waterland, Chair, Friends of Deeping Libraryhttp://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/LETTER-Lincolnshire-County-Council-defies/story-25907881-detail/story.html Stamford…

Library News Round-up: 21 January 2015

PRIVATE EYE Issue No. 1384Library News | Swansea "book clubs"In all good newsagents Public Libraries News : 20th JanuaryEditorial | Trafford, Lincs, Staffs, Cardiff … everywhere, reallyincludes a contribution from Brian Ashley with his…

17 Jan, 201510 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 17 January 2015

THE INDEPENDENT : 18th JanuaryCouncils rely on local 'street champions' to pick up litter, prune hedges and grit minor roads as funds run out Communities will be forced to start fending…

29 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 29th November 2014

THE GUARDIAN : 29th NovemberLove letters to libraries: Michael Morpurgo http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/nov/29/-sp-love-letters-to-libraries-michael-morpurgoArts Professional : 28th NovemberExclusive: London authorities fail to pull their weightDespite evidence that services like libraries, for which councils have statutory…

20 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 20th November 2014

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th NovemberVaizey accused of 'offloading responsibility' on librarieshttp://thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-accused-offloading-responsibility-librariesThey Work For You : 19th NovemberWestminster Hall Debate | Public Libraries (England)http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2014-11-19a.111.1&m=40650West Briton : 20th NovemberLeon Remphry, 10, hosting Falmouth debate…

09 Nov, 201424 Oct, 2020

Take two minutes to make the minister mind!

Sheffield's libraries need your help. All they ask is a minute or two to send a letter to libraries minister Ed Vaizey in a last-ditch pleato make him intervene. They've even…

05 Nov, 201424 Oct, 2020

Over to you, Ed!

The Sieghart report on public libraries has sat on the minister's desk for over a month. No sign of publication. Maybe it's because the minister (Ed Vaizey) is waiting until…

03 Nov, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 3rd November 2014

PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS : 3rd NovemberCoalition Minister is ‘Minded to’ Duck Out of Library Inquiryhttp://publicinterestlawyers.co.uk/news_details.php?id=450 Public Libraries News : 2nd NovemberEd Vaizey "not minded" to intervene in Sheffieldhttp://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/11/ed-vaizey-not-minded-to-intervene-in-sheffield.htmlDAILY TELEGRAPH : 3rd…

10 Oct, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 10th October 2014

THE GUARDIAN : 10th OctoberWriters join fight to save Liverpool’s librarieshttp://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/oct/10/writers-join-fight-to-save-liverpool-libraries-caitlin-moran-cathy-cassidyLiverpool Echo : 9th OctoberProposals to rescue Liverpool libraries come in as community rallies to save 'at-risk' facilitiesPeople attended a…

26 Sep, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 26th September 2014

THE TIMES : 26th SeptemberRichard Morrison: ‘It is myopic and middle-class to claim libraries are redundant’behind ££Paywall and under Copyright. Includes Vaizey's contact with Sheffield Councilhttp://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/article4217889.eceTHE TIMES : 26th SeptemberRosemary…

25 Sep, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 25th September 2014

Lincolnshire CC Full Council meets tomorrow Sept 26th - Libraries are on the Agenda Watch the live webcast from 10:30am http://bit.ly/YbHBU9 or track on Twitter, using hashtag #lincslive ITV News : 25th September Future of Liverpool's…

19 Sep, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 19th September 2014

Public Libraries News : 18th SeptemberEd Vaizey v. Sheffield Council: battle is joineddetailed analysis of Ed Vaizey's letter to the councilhttp://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/09/ed-vaizey-v-sheffield-council-battle-is-joined.htmlAlan Gibbons Diary : 19th SeptemberWhat Ed Vaizey doesn’t tell…

18 Sep, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 18th September 2014

THE GUARDIAN : 18th SeptemberDon't overlook your school librarian, they're the unsung heroes of literacyhttp://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/sep/18/school-librarian-literacy-support-teacher-studentsLeon's Library Blog : 18th SeptemberShow me the money!discusses CILIP governance & membership fees, ahead of…

17 Sep, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 17th September 2014

Facebook : 17th SeptemberLetter from Ed Vaizey to Sheffield Councilhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.386268241527465.1073741832.267181170102840&type=1 BBC News : 17th SeptemberDevon | Ashburton Library could move into post officehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-29228424The Economist : 17th SeptemberPublic Libraries: Shelvedhttp://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2014/09/public-librariesTom Roper's Weblog : 17th…

31 Jul, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 31st July 2014

THE BOOKSELLER : 31st JulyGibbons urges Vaizey to act on Kirklees library cutsIn his letter to the minister, Gibbons reminds Vaizey of his stance as a shadow culture minister in…

13 Jul, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 13th July 2014

Alan Gibbons : 12th JulyEd Vaizey states the blindingly obvioushttp://alangibbons.net/2014/07/ed-vaizey-states-the-blindingly-obvious/Alan Gibbons : 12th July Quote of the day “….no authority should close a library solely to save costs” -- Culture…

24 Jun, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 24th June 2014

Parliament.uk : 23rd June Questions | Public Libraries - Helen Goodman MP. Responses - Ed Vaizey MP http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmhansrd/cm140623/text/140623w0003.htm#1406246000030 Newmarket News : 24th June West Suffolk | Forest Heath to benefit from almost…

06 Jun, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 6th June 2014

Public Libraries News : 5th June Editorial | The Vaizey Network: 120 discuss the future of public libraries http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/the-vaizey-network-120-discuss-the-future-of-public-libraries.html Leon's Library Blog : 6th June SCL Conference 2014: Ed Vaizey …

03 Mar, 201409 Oct, 2020

Libraries News Round-up: 3rd March 2014

Booktrade Info : 3rd March Press Release | Public Library E-lending Pilots Launched Today http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/52617 Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 3rd March An open Letter to Mr Ed Vaizey MP re Lincolnshire Libraries…

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