THE BOOKSELLER : 19th September
Women's Library protests continue
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/womens-library-protests-continue.html


This Is Lancashire : 19th September
Extended shelf-life for Chorley and Leyland libraries
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/9925022.Extended_shelf_life_for_Chorley_and_Leyland_libraries/


Public Libraries News : 18th September

Summary of matters of concern

The following summary of current matters of concern by library campaigner Desmond Clarke deserves wider publication than just email.  I particularly like the line about the "'quiet diplomacy' promoted by the SCL is perceived to be almost silent".
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2012/09/summary-of-matters-of-concern.html

Public Libraries News : 18th September

My vision for public libraries

The following is in response to an article by Tim Coates which asks what reason libraries have for existing.

http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2012/09/my-vision-for-public-libraries.html

Socialist Party : 19th September
Fight Tameside library cuts!
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/734/15258/19-09-2012/fight-tameside-library-cuts


We Libraries : 16th September
Hertfordshire |  Cuts to opening hours and mobile services: the consequences
http://www.weheartlibraries.org.uk/2012-09-cuts-to-opening-hours-and-mobile-services-the-consequences/


This Is Croydon : 16th September
Closure of New Addington Library building not far off, says Cllr Sara Bashford
http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Closure-New-Addington-Library-building-far-says/story-14437221-detail/story.html


Melton Times : 19th September
Leicestershire | More cuts for library and museum service "The key thing for people to understand is that it will require a combination of two or three options for us to make the savings." The 'options' are listedhttp://www.meltontimes.co.uk/lifestyle/arts-leisure/more-cuts-for-library-and-museum-service-1-4278057


Bolton News : 19th September
Citizenship Test guide is number one borrowed book in Bolton
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/local/9935837.Citizenship_Test_guide_is_number_one_borrowed_book_in_Bolton/?ref=nt


Voices for the Library : 19th September
Bradley Corrigan-Toole | Many people rely on the library just to survive
Bradley is currently completing a Duke of Edingburgh award at bronze level and volunteers at Batley Library and Information Centre.
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/wordpress/?p=2668


Northern Echo : 19th September
Campaigners aim to fight library cuts
On Monday, Phil Wilson, LabourMP for Sedgefield, presented a petition with 1,250 names on it to Parliament.
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/sedgefield/9937301.Campaigners_aim_to_fight_library_cuts/


This Is Scunthorpe : 19th September
New chapter opening for Broughton as library welcomes public from Friday
The new library replaces the mobile facility that will be withdrawn tomorrow (Thursday Sept 20).  ....... Initially, it will be open 15 hours a week. But, with help from more volunteers, North Lincolnshire Council says it can extend the opening hours.
http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/New-chapter-opening-Broughton-library-welcomes/story-16929500-detail/story.html

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