I think campaigners are often put in an awkward position of wanting to support their libraries but at the same time wanting to protest about the general 'hollowing out' of the service, sometimes a line has to be drawn!
Alan Wylie
Voices for the Library
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martin Lynda
Sent: 12 February 2013 17:02
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Subject: Re: lost heart - not at all!
I was at this Cambridgeshire Library on Saturday - when one of the protesters mentioned to a customer that they couldn't use the library because of the opening hours she told him - "well you're here now - so what's the problem!" I suggested to the protesters that they come in and borrow some books - which would be really helpful - but only one or two actually did.
The protest was unnecessary and counter productive - the library isn't under threat - the staff are just as welcoming as ever, and it only upset local people. The library was busy all day with all age groups using the library, there was no sign of "lost heart" at all - this community really does love its library.
Other Friends Groups in the county celebrated in their local libraries with coffee mornings and help with library events - this is the support we need.
Lynda Martin
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Frances Hendrix
Sent: 12 February 2013 10:59
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Subject: lost heart
Its odd that at least three of the "partner" library authorities (Newcastle, Sheffield and Liverpool) are considering closing up to half of their branch libraries and in Newcastle cutting all funding for the arts.
Gov.uk : 11th February
New support for local libraries and businesses
The funding will focus on enabling libraries in 6 of our major cities to support local libraries in communities across the country to help increase their business and intellectual property capacity. Libraries in towns and cities will be able to partner with these 6 patent-holding city libraries, bringing the capacity of the British Library to the local high street and extend support to groups which would otherwise not benefit from access to such powerful business resources. Funding will be allocated to local library services through competition, which will foster innovation and new partnerships.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-support-for-local-libraries-and-businesses <https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-support-for-local-libraries-and-businesses>
Don't Privatise Libraries : 11th February Statement from Ealing Unison on the privatisation proposals http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/statement-from-ealing-unison-on.html <http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/statement-from-ealing-unison-on.html>
Gov.uk : 11th February
New support for local libraries and businesses
The funding will focus on enabling libraries in 6 of our major cities to support local libraries in communities across the country to help increase their business and intellectual property capacity. Libraries in towns and cities will be able to partner with these 6 patent-holding city libraries, bringing the capacity of the British Library to the local high street and extend support to groups which would otherwise not benefit from access to such powerful business resources. Funding will be allocated to local library services through competition, which will foster innovation and new partnerships. Odd that Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield and Manchester named as "partners" - given that they are closing libraries
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-support-for-local-libraries-and-businesses <https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-support-for-local-libraries-and-businesses>
ACE | The Arts Council's Director, Libraries talks about the recent community libraries research
see recent anonymous comments and responses re. Librarians / Paid Library staff
http://blog.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/arts-council-england-blog/arts-councils-director-libraries-talks-about-recent-community <http://blog.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/arts-council-england-blog/arts-councils-director-libraries-talks-about-recent-community>
Chronicle Live : 11th February
Famous faces join the fight to save Newcastle's libraries
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/communities/newcastle/2013/02/11/famous-faces-join-the-fight-to-save-newcastle-s-libraries-72703-32787191/ <http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/communities/newcastle/2013/02/11/famous-faces-join-the-fight-to-save-newcastle-s-libraries-72703-32787191/>
The Journal : 11th February
Northumberland libraries bucking the national trend of decline
good news
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2013/02/11/northumberland-libraries-bucking-the-national-trend-of-decline-61634-32784633/ <http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2013/02/11/northumberland-libraries-bucking-the-national-trend-of-decline-61634-32784633/>
Daily Post : 11th February
Wrexham council library review could see three shut
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2013/02/11/wrexham-council-library-review-could-see-three-shut-55578-32784604/ <http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2013/02/11/wrexham-council-library-review-could-see-three-shut-55578-32784604/>
Cambridge News : 11th February
Lifeline library has lost its heart, say residents
"It was so friendly and accessible with lots of staff. The library has lost its heart."
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/Lifeline-library-has-lost-its-heart-say-residents-11022013.htm <http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/Lifeline-library-has-lost-its-heart-say-residents-11022013.htm>
About My Area : 10th February
Warwickshire County Council Announces Free Computer Use At Its Libraries
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Warwickshire/Rugby/CV21/News/Local-News/241238-Warwickshire-County-Council-Announces-Free-Computer-Use-At-Its-Libraries <http://t.co/9W2fHkZe>
Frances Hendrix
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