On 7 May 2004, at 12:57, Mike Morris wrote: > Amen to all of that. The words that spring to mind with Bush (those > which will pass your filters anyway) are “out of his depth”. > > Mike Morris, Librarian, ISCA > > Many thanks for posting that. The debate makes an interesting read. > > I read a lot of autobiographies and am struck by how often the local > library is mentioned as an important influence on the subject's > intellectual development. In the recent edition of the South Bank > Show, looking at the career of Jeanette Winterson she regards > Accrington Public Library as a pivotal part of her upbringing. Good to know that Bush has been a user of Accrington Public Library. It explains why I once heard him cry: "Eccletonian Stanstead forever!" as he dropped his rattle. John C John Hughes BA MCLIP LIAV MInstLM External Assessor External Verifier IAV-registered NVQ Assessor Chartered Library and Information Professional 12 Innsworth Lane Gloucester GL2 0DA Tel: 01452 417865 mobile: 07986 506 404 Institute of Leadership and Management ILM has over half a century of experience in management development and recognition of achievement through accreditation and membership. ILM provides distinctive and innovative services to support all individuals and organizations in building their capability in leadership and management, through membership, qualifications, awards and representation http://www.i-l-m.com