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…
Library News Round-up: 16 June 2015
DAILY EXPRESS : 16th JuneThe places where mobile phones should be banned Public librarieshttp://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/584606/Mobile-phone-banned Ars Technica UK : 16th JuneEuropean Parliament committee adopts controversial pro-user copyright reform reportThe newly adopted report…
Library News Round-up: 15 June 2015
Milton Keynes Citizen : 15th JuneA review of libraries is taking place in a bid to save money over the next three yearshttp://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/local/library-review-to-take-place-1-6798449 Liverpool Echo : 15th JuneLivewire and council propose…
Library News Round-up: 14 June 2015
SUNDAY EXPRESS : 14th JuneBreak the silence: Soon you can be as loud as you like in the LIBRARY, new rules sayhttp://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/584252/Library-silence-books-mobile-phone-technology-loud-disturbing-readingSkegness Standard : 14th JuneShortlist for libraries contracthttp://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/shortlist-for-libraries-contract-1-6795490Bicester Advertiser…
Library News Round-up: 13 June 2015
BBC News : 12th JuneLibrary loans in Warwickshire (community libraries) down by 46% since 2011/12http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-33081298 Brent & Kilburn Times : 12th JuneKensal Rise Library holds an open day for the communityhttp://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/heritage/kensal_rise_library_holds_an_open_day_for_the_community_1_4109789Friends…
Library News Round-up: 11 June 2015
THE BOOKSELLER : 11th JuneWi-fi for all libraries by March 2016 http://www.thebookseller.com/news/wi-fi-all-libraries-march-2016 Bromley Times : 11th JuneBromley residents urged to take a stand against ‘mass privatisation plans’http://www.bromleytimes.co.uk/news/bromley_residents_urged_to_take_a_stand_against_mass_privatisation_plans_1_4108232 Cambrian News : 11th JuneGwynedd | Outrage at…
Library News Round-up: 10 June 2015
PRIVATE EYE Issue No. 1394Library News | Library of Birmingham (and Cambridge Central Library)Available in all good newsagentsHarrow Times : 10th JuneHarrow Council criticised by MP Bob Blackman for ignoring library campaignershttp://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13323279.Library_closures__MP_says_council__rubber_stamped__decisions/Parliament.uk TRANSCRIPT | Westminster…
Library News Round-up: 9 June 2015
Gov.uk : 9th JuneSecond Meeting of the Leadership for Libraries Task Forcehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/second-meeting-of-the-leadership-for-libraries-task-forceTHE BOOKSELLER : 9th JuneChris Riddell crowned children’s laureateHe said it is "bizarre" that it is not a statutory…
Library News Round-up: 8 June 2015
Public Libraries News : 5th JuneThe Vaizey Network: 120 discuss the future of public librarieshttp://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/06/the-vaizey-network-120-discuss-the-future-of-public-libraries.htmlPublic Libraries News : 7th JuneAnother window-dressing review … and more on the increasingly disastrous Cambridge…
Library News Round-up: 5 June 2015
THE BOOKSELLER : 5th JuneRemote e-lending hits bookshop and library footfallhttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/remote-e-lending-hits-bookshop-and-library-footfallHarrow Times : 5th JuneCulture Minister Ed Vaizey pledges to review library closures in Harrowhttp://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13316456.Library_closures_to_go_under_review__says_culture_minister/ Coventry Telegraph : 5th JuneLetter - Christopher…
Library News Round-up: 4 June 2015
DAILY TELEGRAPH : 4th JuneEd Vaizey MP - Libraries must embrace the digital age to meet "changing needs and expectations" of publichttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11650196/Libraries-must-embrace-the-digital-age-to-meet-changing-needs-and-expectations-of-public.htmlTHE BOOKSELLER : 4th JuneVaizey keen on national library…
Library News Round-up: 3 June 2015
LGA : 3rd JuneLibraries urged to find innovative fund raising strategieshttp://www.localgov.co.uk/Libraries-urged-to-find-innovative-fund-raising-strategies/38779Locality | Research Paper http://locality.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Income-Generation-for-Public-Libraries-May-2015.pdfITV News : 3rd JuneLast chance to save Bristol's librarieshttp://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2015-06-03/last-chance-to-save-bristols-libraries/Leicester Mercury : 3rd JuneLeicestershire County Council…
Library News Round-up: 2 June 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 2nd JuneLetter - Michael Rosen to Nicky MorganI can’t stop myself from imagining how a government could divert the time, effort and money being devoted to testing…
Library News Round-up: 31 May 2015
THE TIMES : 31st MayLetter | Reclaim librarieshttp://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/letters/article4456492.eceGazette Live : 31st MayNorth Yorkshire | Meeting to discuss Stokesley Library's future7 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd Junehttp://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/meeting-discuss-stokesley-librarys-future-9362711 Lincolnshire Echo : 31st MaySix organisations make pitch to run Lincolnshire's…
Library News Round-up: 29 May 2015
29th MayWales | New guidance on community managed libraries and statutory provision https://libalyson.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/new-guidance-on-community-managed-libraries-and-statutory-provision/ DAILY TELEGRAPH : 29th MayMalorie Blackman: 'I've had to develop a thick skin'A bold speech in defence of literacy, public libraries…
Library News Round-up: 27 May 2015
BBC News : 27th MayCommunity groups set to run libraries in LeicestershireThe authority hopes communities will run up to 36 libraries while it retains responsibility for 16 of the busiest."I…
Library News Round-up: 26 May 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 26th MayLondon's 10 best library cardsMaligned, abused, crushed almost to death by public austerity, public libraries are being forced to take creative measures to kindle the interest…
Library News Round-up: 25 May 2015
DAILY TELEGRAPH : 25th MayLibraries could outlast the internet, head of British Library sayshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/hay-festival/11627276/Libraries-could-outlast-the-internet-head-of-British-Library-says.htmlStaffordshire Newsletter : 25th MayStaffordshire library staff go digital help people get onlinehttp://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Staffordshire-library-staff-digital-help-people/story-26567830-detail/story.html Local Gov Lawyer : 22nd…
Library News Round-up: 21 May 2015
THE GUARDIAN : 21st MayEd Vaizey challenged to keep promise of public libraries debate http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/21/ed-vaizey-challenged-to-keep-promise-of-public-libraries-debateBromley produces ultra-detailed 190 page on how volunteers can take over its librarieshttp://www.bromley.gov.uk/downloads/file/2231/information_pack Shropshire Star : 21st MayShropshire…
Ian Anstice meets with Private Eye – Discussion – Libraries!
Ian Anstice of Public Libraries News attended a lunch with Private Eye and has provided the following update: A Private Eye invitation to lunch is something which I had heard…