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http://publiclibrariesnews.com 23-10-2009 20:18:54
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Fears over funding for public libraries grow, with warning signs (and apparent lack of interest) from the Government suggesting low funding levels will continue. Read "Overdue, presumed lost, despite reminders" now. (publiclibrariesnews.com) Lisa Nandy MP
Important new analysis from BBC News (UK) reveals extent of library cuts since 2016. The poorest areas are around four times more likely to lose a local library than the richest. Our CEO Isobel Hunter MBE is quoted bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
The The Guardian wants to hear your views on which libraries are important to you and why theguardian.com/books/article/…
“When buildings shut down, they don’t always go silent”. Stirring words about library closures in Birmingham Lisa Nandy MP
“I’ve seen these guys help people who don’t speak English print off a form for a visa ... Then they’ll patiently help someone who’s homeless. Then they’ll help me with my inquiry about a book, * they’ll know all about it. And they’re grossly underpaid.” theguardian.com/books/article/…
I spoke on BBC Radio 4 Today this morning on public libraries as infrastructure for democracy & making the case that government takes its superintendence responsibilities seriously under the 1964 Act. From 2:23 onwards bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
“One thing libraries don’t need is more words. They need sustained and substantial funding.” Lisa Nandy MP theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
“If Keir Starmer wanted to push back against the grey cloud that has descended because of his doom-laden warnings, he could seek to make libraries hubs of positivity and growth. The network is there. But maybe not for long.” Chris Bryant bigissue.com/opinion/librar…
How long will libraries Labour under austerity? The week's news update on everything happening in public libraries has just been published. (publiclibrariesnews.com) Chris Bryant Lisa Nandy MP