Gareth, thanks for posting. There was a more positive reaction in the
Times on Friday, including the first time I can recall the Association
of London Chief Librarians conference being referred to in the national
press. The leader article, while not necessarily agreeing with Ms Hodge
on everything was positive about librarians.
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gareth Osler
Sent: 10 March 2008 17:08
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Subject: Margaret Hodge / Association of London Chief Librarians
The response from the UK to Margaret Hodge's speech has included a fair
amount of ridicule, e.g., see this post:
The Department of Silly Ideas
http://www.goodlibraryguide.com/blog/archives/2008/03/the_department_1.h
tml
The US however has taken a completely different take on the subject, see
this article:
UK Culture Secretary: Why Not Try Library Home Delivery?
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6539663.html
Gareth Osler
Editor and admin., Library Web
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