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Just to say - the Telegraph misquoted me horribly. I - The Library Campaign - am NOT 'absolutely appalled' at Midlothian's plans. No way. I was very supportive (& rather more articulate than the Tel version). I did say I thought bashing books was a bit much. There is a debate on all this (between Philip and me, and others) on www.librarycampaign.com Laura Swaffield Chair, TLC ------------------------------------- On 1/21/13, Liz McGettigan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I think it's great fun Philip - well done ! > > > Liz McGettigan > > Libraries and Information Services Manager > > The City of Edinburgh Council > > 0131 529 7894 > > > > http://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/ > <http://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/> > > http://lizmcgettiganfuturelibraries.wordpress.com/ > <http://lizmcgettiganfuturelibraries.wordpress.com/> > > http://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/ > <http://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/> > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Philip Wark > Sent: 21 January 2013 12:33 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: I prefer an Irish jig myself > > > > Well we do have Scottish country dancing too - as well as some very well > known Scottish authors! > > > > Philip Wark > > Library Services Manager > > Midlothian Council - Education and Children's Services > > > > Library HQ > > 2 Clerk Street > > Loanhead > > Midlothian EH20 9DR > > > > tel: 0131 271 3971 > > fax: 0131 440 4635 > > [log in to unmask] > > > > > > > > From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Frances Hendrix > Sent: 18 January 2013 19:12 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: I prefer an Irish jig myself > > > > > > DAILY TELEGRAPH : 18th January > Library under fire after offering free pole-dancing lessons to encourage > users > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/9811094/Library-under-fire-afte > r-offering-free-pole-dancing-lessons-to-encourage-users.html > > > > > > > THE GUARDIAN : 18th January > Library turns to pole dancing to entice new readers > > http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jan/18/library-pole-dancing-midloth > ian-class > > > > > > > > > > > Frances Hendrix > > Martin House Farm, Hilltop Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley, Lancs, PR6 > 7QR > > Tel: 01257 274 833. Mobile: 0777 55 888 03 > > > > > > Click here <https://www.mailcontrol.com/sr/MZbqvYs5QwJvpeaetUwhCQ==> to > report this email as spam. > > ________________________________ > > The information contained in this message may be confidential or legally > privileged and is intended for the addressee only. > > If you have received this message in error or there are any problems > please > notify the originator immediately. > > If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, > distribute, copy, print, or rely on this e-mail. > > All communication sent to or from Midlothian Council may be subject > to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation. > > ________________________________ > > > > This message has been scanned for malware by Websense. www.websense.com > <http://www.websense.com/> > > > ********************************************************************** > This email and files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended > for the sole use of the individual or organisation to whom they are > addressed. > If you have received this eMail in error please notify the sender > immediately and delete it without using, copying, storing, forwarding or > disclosing its contents to any other person. > The Council has endeavoured to scan this eMail message and attachments for > computer viruses and will not be liable for any losses incurred by the > recipient. > ********************************************************************** >