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I don't disagree, in one sense. I think that, using a basic definition of the word, the Mitchell is accessible (even from Drumchapel, as the 9 bus will take you right there). What I am talking about, however, is more than just being able to get there. I am talking about making the library easy to get to and use. Just to be clear, I am not veering in the direction of the bookstore model (though attracting patrons is a thread of this). I really don't care how nice the library coffee shop is; if I have to take two buses to get there, I probably will not go at all. I like the example of too-steep stairs deterring mothers with prams, by the way, it reminds me of the children's section of the local public library where I grew up! Cristina On Feb 8, 2011, at 16:36, [log in to unmask] wrote: > The Mitchell is an excellent library, and is very accessible - > unless you > live places like Shettleston, Easterhouse, Govan and Drumchapel. I > do not > think that any libraries in Glasgow are currently under threat. > But you > do have to query whether this government has a commitment to > maintaining > library services to poorer communities > > Regards > David Kenvyn, > > > Tel: 0141 777 3143 > Internal: 4429 > Fax: 0141 777 3140 > E-Mail: As above > > > *** > *** > *** > *** > *** > ******************************************************************** > > DISCLAIMER: > This email and any files transmitted with it are intended for the > use of the > individual or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain > information of a confidential or privileged nature. > > If you have received this email in error please notify the > originator of the > message and destroy the e-mail. > > East Dunbartonshire Council can not be held responsible for viruses, > therefore please scan all attachments. > > The views expressed in this message are those of the sender and do > not necessarily reflect those of East Dunbartonshire Council who > will not > necessarily be bound by its contents. > > *** > *** > *** > *** > *** > ******************************************************************** > East Dunbartonshire Council Web Site http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk