Library News Round-up: 24 July 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 24th JulyDrop in younger children visiting libraries is worrying, says Chris Riddell This story has been very widely published Some queries have since been raised about the…
Library News Round-up: 22 July 2015
THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd JulyLincolnshire library plans 'perverse' High Court told http://www.thebookseller.com/news/lincolnshire-library-plans-perverse-high-court-told-307868THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd JulyVaizey to launch wi-fi pilot scheme today http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-launch-wifi-pilot-scheme-today-307863 CILIP : 22nd JulyImproving access to library services for visually…
Library News Round-up: 21 July 2015
Lincolnshire Echo : 21st JulyLincolnshire libraries: Council's plans to cut libraries described as "perverse" http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-Council-s-plans-cut/story-27455921-detail/story.html Market Rasen Mail : 21st JulyLibraries - Council jumping gunhttp://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/libraries-council-jumping-gun-1-6861140 Lincolnshire Echo : 21st JulyLincolnshire campaigners head to…
Library News Round-up: 20 July 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 20th JulyApp could turn America’s poor into lifelong readersWhile the UK quibbles over library ebook lending, American publishers are teaming up with charities and libraries to give…
Library News Round-up: 18 July 2015
Lincolnshire Echo : 18th JulyLincolnshire libraries given date of when they will open as community hubs http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-libraries-given-date-open-community/story-27440060-detail/story.htmlBBC News : 17th JulyPlans to close seven Bristol libraries revisedhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-33564321Bristol Post : 17th JulyUnder-threat…
Library News Round-up: 17 July 2015
BBC News : 17th JulyPlans to close seven Bristol libraries overturnedhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-33564321 Bristol.gov : 17th JulyPress Release | Fresh Proposals - Librarieshttp://news.bristol.gov.uk/fresh-proposals-for-the-future-of-bristols-library-service-have-been-revealed/ Bournemouth Echo : 17th JulyPoole | Axed mobile library leaves residents ‘with no alternative’http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13439813.Axed_mobile_library_leaves_residents____with_no_alternative___/Biggleswade Chronicle…
Library News Round-up: 16 July 2015
THE BOOKSELLER : 16th JulyLincolnshire library campaigners head to high courthttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/lincolnshire-library-campaigners-head-high-court-307434Stamford Mercury : 15th JulyLincolnshire library cuts in High Court once morehttp://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/community/community-news/lincolnshire-library-cuts-in-high-court-once-more-1-6851531Wales Online : 15th JulyCampaigners set to take their…
Library News Round-up: 15 July 2015
Public Libraries News : 14th JulyCuts in Camden, more details on losses in Bucks, Dorset and Worcshttp://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/07/cuts-in-camden-more-details-on-losses-in-bucks-dorset-and-worcs.htmlPlease also note under 'national news' on the same PLN page, a furious email about…
Library News Round-up: 14 July 2015
BBC Radio Gloucester : 14th JulyCILIP CEO Nick Poole this a.m. talking about volunteer & community-managed libraries(starts 1:07:30)http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02vm9dv#autoTHE BOOKSELLER : 14th JulyNLT highlights link between literacy and healthhttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/nlt-highlights-link-between-literacy-and-health-307076National Literacy Trust |…
Library News Round-up: 12 July 2015
BBC News : 12th July Prisoner book restrictions scrapped by Michael Govehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33497581 Blackmore Vale Magazine : 12th JulyBorough of Poole looks to tackle budget savingsRecommendation to withdraw Poole's Mobile Library Service (and…
Library News Round-up: 11 July 2015
They Work For You : 10th JulyParliamentary Written Answer - Ed Vaizey | Pub Libs: Voluntary Workhttp://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/BBC News : 11th JulyLeicestershire county council upbeat over library handoverhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-33488186Whitby Gazette : 11th JulyNorth Yorkshire |Closed…
Library News Round-up: 9 July 2015
Cornwall's Libraries Face Being Hived Offhttp://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/1667510/cornwalls-libraries-face-being-hived-off/ Brixton Buzz : 9th JulyLambeth Council delays announcing outcome of Cultural Consultation until Septemberhttp://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/07/lambeth-council-delays-announcing-outcome-of-cultural-consultation-until-september/ Save Lincs Libraries | FacebookLincolnshire residents urged by campaigner to visit their…
Library News Round-up: 6 July 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 6th JulyE-lending won’t put a big dent in book sales Lending them to the 51% of the population with library cards will likely have a negligible effect on…
Library News Round-up: 3 July 2015
Love Bris Libraries (Twitter: via @LoveBristolLib) Submission from Royal National Institute of Blind People to Bristol City Council ‘Libraries for the future’ consultationhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JYUqiViI3RaGFaemRxU2M3RHpXQUFzX0owOHlHTVp4bHFn/view?pli=1Daily Record : 2nd JulyEast Kilbride library axed in…
Library News Round-up: 26 June 2015
DAILY MIRROR : 26th JuneFresh £3bn Tory cuts spree sends libraries, leisure centres and elderly care for the chophttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fresh-3bn-tory-cuts-spree-5951045Enfield Independent : 26th JuneEnfield library restructuring approved despite oppositionhttp://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/13355869.Library_restructuring_approved_despite_opposition/West Briton :…
Library News Round-up: 24 June 2015
Liverpool Echo : 24th JuneSt Helens council plans for £23m cuts to services in next two years This could mark the end of the road for some or all council-run…
Library News Round-up: 22 June 2015
THE BOOKSELLER : 22nd JuneCarnegie winner Landman condemns library closureshttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/carnegie-winner-landman-condemns-library-closuresBirmingham Post : 22nd JuneBritish Library joins Library of Birmingham for cultural partnership Special project will mark the 400th anniversary of the…
Library News Round-up: 20 June 2015
DAILY TELEGRAPHBoom time for children’s books as sales soar, but where are readers?Funding cuts in schools and libraries have put books out of reach for many children, says head of…
Library News Round-up: 19 June 2015
The Lincolnite : 19th JuneHearing into potential judicial review of Lincolnshire libraries’ decision set for Julyhttp://thelincolnite.co.uk/2015/06/hearing-into-potential-judicial-review-of-lincolnshire-libraries-decision-set-for-july/Burton Mail : 19th JunePlans on changes to mobile libraries in Staffordshirehttp://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Plans-changes-mobile-libraries-Staffordshire/story-26724127-detail/story.html Shropshire Live : 19th…
Library News Round-up: 17 June 2015
Public Libraries News : 16th JuneEditorial | Legal action against the DCMS over cuts to public libraries: appeal for information Paul Heron from Public Interest Lawyers has been in touch with regard to…