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In what way, John? Birmingham have confirmed to the BBC and others that they have 'paused' the book stock. They are also claiming the sign for donations went up in a 'community' library and that Birmingham do not directly run the community libraries but will not explain to the BBC who does. Aren't they all run by Birmingham? Elizabeth Ash [log in to unmask] 07792 810 959 On 12 August 2015 at 17:07, John Dolan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear colleagues, a word of caution. The situation in Birmingham is dire > but a lot of what's said here is misinformed, misleading, ill-judged and > largely unhelpful. John > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 12 Aug 2015, at 16:45, Frances Hendrix <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > > > > > > You couldn’t make it up., farce on a big scale, fur coat and no knickers! > > > THE BOOKSELLER : 12th August > *Birmingham Council confirms 'pause' on library book fund* > > http://www.thebookseller.com/news/birmingham-council-confirms-pause-book-fund-309270 > > > ------------------ > > The BBC and Daily Telegraph have also covered the story: > > BBC News : 12th August > *Birmingham libraries stop buying books* > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-33878844 > > DAILY TELEGRAPH : 12th August > *Outrage as city with new £188m library ask readers for help buying books* > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11798961/Outrage-as-city-with-new-188m-library-ask-readers-for-help-buying-books.html > >