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08 Dec, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 8th December 2014

Public Libraries News : 7th DecemberEditorial | The perils of a discretionary service and localismDiscusses the latest CIPFA statisticshttp://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/12/the-perils-of-a-discretionary-service-and-localism.htmlTHE BOOKSELLER : 8th DecemberCIPFA stats show drops in library numbers and usagehttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/cipfa-stats-show-drops-library-numbers-and-usageGet West…

05 Dec, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 5th December 2014

BBC News : 5th DecemberPrison book ban ruled unlawful by High Courthttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30344867FINANCIAL TIMES : 5th DecemberJudge overturns ban on books being sent to UK jailshttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/674ab5d6-7c87-11e4-aa9c-00144feabdc0.htmlTHE BOOKSELLER : 4th DecemberCILIP protests…

04 Dec, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 4th December 2014

THE BOOKSELLER : 4th DecemberGoodman out, Bryant in as shadow culture ministerhttp://www.thebookseller.com/news/goodman-out-bryant-shadow-culture-ministerBBC News : 3rd DecemberLabour Reshuffle ...Shadow arts minister Helen Goodman takes on the shadow welfare reform brief.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30310735Public Libraries News :…

03 Dec, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 3rd December 2014

Cornish Guardian : 3rd DecemberCoalition party councillors need to do more than just complain in a letterPoliticians from Westminster's coalition parties must be much more forceful in demanding that the…

01 Dec, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 1st December 2014

Wales Online : 1st DecemberLetter | Why we need to save our librarieshttp://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/western-mail-letters-monday-1-8203992 Museums Association Journal : 1st DecemberA novel approachAre flagship libraries the answer? CILIP's Annie Mauger among those quoted http://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/features/01122014-a-novel-approachWetherby News :…

28 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 28th November 2014

Deadline News : 28th NovemberSchool libraries on “edge of a cliff” warns private school library headhttp://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2014/11/28/school-libraries-on-edge-of-a-cliff-warns-private-school-library-head/CILIP Scotland : 28th November"The library is the beating heart of the community" http://www.cilips.org.uk/public-library-statement/THE BOOKSELLER :…

24 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 24th November 2014

Public Libraries News : 23rd NovemberEditorial | Speaking Up For Libraries, each in their own way?Analysis of contributions from Helen Goodman MP (Lab), Justin Tomlinson MP (Con) and Martin Francis (Green Party)…

22 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 22nd November 2014

The Informed : 22nd NovemberSpeak up about the hidden consequences of library cutshttp://theinformed.org.uk/2014/11/speak-up-about-the-hidden-consequences-of-library-cuts/Loughborough Echo : 22nd NovemberLibrary staffing axe plans given go-aheadLeicestershire County Council’s cabinet has accepted plans to see 36 village libraries…

19 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 19th November 2014

Parentdish : 18th NovemberLocal libraries face cutbacksWe all know how important it is to get our children reading – so why are hundreds of libraries across the country facing cutbacks? …

18 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 18th November 2014

Stoke Sentinel : 18th NovemberStaffordshire County Council library staff asked how to save their jobsThere are 320 library staff employed by the authority, and dozens could potentially lose their jobs…

16 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 16th November 2014

Keighley News : 16th NovemberNorth Yorkshire | New chapter beckons at Cross Hills LibraryAlan Wylie has posted a commenthttp://m.keighleynews.co.uk/news/11605026.New_chapter_beckons_at_Cross_Hills_Library/ … Northampton Chronicle : 16th NovemberSpecial Report | Northamptonshire children’s service shake-upWe go in for…

13 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 13th November 2014

THE INDEPENDENT : 13th NovemberMake a noise about libraries but, please, keep quiet afterwardsLibraries shouldn’t have to become multi-platform, nor should they have to jump through hoops to show us their…

12 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 12th November 2014

PRIVATE EYE Issue 1379 Library News | SheffieldCouncils meanwhile keep trying to find the lower limit of Vaizey's idea of "comprehensive"(Available in newsagents)Herald Scotland : 12th NovemberStorm at move to staff libraries with…

11 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 11th November 2014

THE GUARDIAN : 11th NovemberAuthors claim victory after Liverpool drops library closure plans http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/nov/11/liverpool-library-closure-plans-carol-ann-duffy-caitlin-moranAlan Gibbons' Diary : 10th NovemberLiverpool's reprieved libraries: first thoughtshttp://alangibbons.net/2014/11/liverpools-reprieved-libraries-first-thoughts/Herald Scotland : 11th NovemberEast Renfrewshire | Pupils to help run…

10 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 10th November 2014

BBC News : 10th NovemberAt risk libraries 'to stay open', says Liverpool mayor Joe Andersonhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-29985668Liverpool Echo: 10th NovemberChildren's authors celebrate the saving of Liverpool libraries as a 'great day' http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/childrens-author-celebrates-great-day-8084165Liverpool Echo…

09 Nov, 201410 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 9th November 2014

THE INDEPENDENT : 9th NovemberMake more Elbow room for the nation's libraries, says Guy Garveyhttp://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/make-more-elbow-room-for-the-nations-libraries-says-guy-garvey-9849304.htmlHarrogate Advertiser : 8th NovemberNorth Yorkshire libraries at risk of closure in new wave of council…

08 Nov, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 8th November 2014

THE TIMES : 8th NovemberCould the librarians please shush?Preview (behind ££Paywall)http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article4261298.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_11_07DAILY MAIL : 8th NovemberAnger as silence in libraries is shattered by creches and concerts http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2826421/Will-librarian-noise-Anger-silence-libraries-shattered-creches-concerts-dance-classes-held-attract-visitors.htmlLiverpool Echo : 8th NovemberLibrary campaigners…

07 Nov, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 7th November 2014

BBC RADIO 2 : 7th NovemberJeremy Vine Show | Library closures33 mins in. Includes an excellent interview with 6 year-old child, followed by SCL President, Ciara Eastellhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04lp8t3Public Libraries News : 6th NovemberNow’s…

06 Nov, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 6th November 2014

Public Interest Lawyers : 6th NovemberPress Release | Coalition Minister is ‘Minded to’ Duck Out of Library Inquiry http://www.prlog.org/12391858-coalition-minister-is-minded-to-duck-out-of-library-inquiry.html THE GUARDIAN : 6th NovemberLetter - Laura Swaffield, Chair, The Library Campaignhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1wvTWiCMAAiT54.jpg:largeTHE BOOKSELLER : 6th…

04 Nov, 201409 Oct, 2020

Library News Round-up: 4th November 2014

Nottingham Post : 4th NovemberNottinghamshire County Council budget: Millions of pounds in cuts and hundreds of job lossesAll county libraries could be run by trusts or not-for-profit organisations in the…

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