Digest of e-cuttings : 24th May
THE INDEPENDENT : 24th May
London library closures cost local council three times more than keeping them open
THE BOOKSELLER : 24th May
Stephen Fry backs libraries in poster campaign
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/stephen-fry-becomes-cilips-poster-boy-save-libraries-330283
Booktrade Info : 24th May
Stephen Fry Supports Library Poster Campaign
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/64639
THE BOOKSELLER : 24th May
Ardagh pens open letter to Simon Cowell
Bestselling children’s author Philip Ardagh has penned an open letter to Simon Cowell recommending he enlist the services
of a librarian in discovering good children’s books after he called them all "boring".
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ardagh-writes-cowell-following-boring-books-comment-330300
Socialist Worker : 24th May
The battle is on to stop library cuts—now unions must coordinate action
2BR Radio : 24th May
Lancashire |
Petition "fuels rumours" of library closure
A petition launched to save Padiham Library has been accused of creating worry over its future.
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/1988013/petition-fuels-rumours-of-library-closure/
North London Today : 24th May
Enfield |
Library revamp set to go ahead despite council cut-backs
East London Lines : 22nd May
Protesters march to save Lewisham libraries
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http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2016/05/protesters-march-to-save-lewisham-libraries/
Shropshire Star : 20th May
Comedian
Jo Brand wades into fight for Ludlow Library
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/05/20/comedian-jo-brand-calls-for-ludlow-library-to-be-saved/
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