Libraries Connected is calling on the government to issue "clear" guidance about closing libraries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting "it is equally important that library staff are safeguarded during this period". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 08:33:36 UTC ]
A familiar picture of declining spending on UK public libraries, with yet more library closures and staff cuts, and continuing drops in library visits and book loan numbers, has been revealed in the latest library statistics compiled by CIPFA. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries body CILIP has branded Northamptonshire County Council’s plan to cut 21 libraries as “careless and unreasonable” in a formal letter of complaint to culture secretary Matt Hancock. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Waterstones boss James Daunt has slammed the widespread closure of public libraries as a "disgrace", arguing that the decline will have a damning effect on the future of British society. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fresh figures have shown the scale of library closures in Great Britain continues unabated, with 105 closed in the UK last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The government is considering holding a public inquiry into Lancashire's controversial plans to shut 28 of its libraries - the first time it will have intervened in library closures since 2009. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chi Onwurah, shadow minister for culture and the digital economy, has accused Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of "incompetence", saying that his ineffectiveness meant a campaign she was planning against library closures "went to waste". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Swindon Council’s plans to close 11 libraries “will cause long-term damage" to the futures of constituents, Nick Poole c.e.o. of libraries body CILIP has said. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
South London poet Chrissie Gittins is to petition London Mayor Sadiq Khan (pictured) about the future of Lewisham's library services. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The number of people borrowing books from libraries in England has halved since 1997, according to the annual library statistics prepared by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). CIPFA plans to publish its annual statistics on Thursday (11th December), but early... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Liverpool Council has approved plans to close up to 11 libraries. The closure plans were given... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kirklees Council could close all but two of its 26 libraries as it looks to slash its library... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 20,000 people have signed a petition against library closures in Lincolnshire, with... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Luton Borough Council is considering closing several libraries as it looks to make savings on its... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Library campaigners are braced for a further round of cuts as the Government unveils the latest... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Broadcaster Joan Bakewell has described library closures in areas including Liverpool and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Culture, Media and Sport select committee report into library closures has recommended that... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo has spoken out in defence of libraries, calling... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Select Committee Report into library closures will not be released until the end of October... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Culture secretary Ed Vaizey has said that inquiries into library closures cannot be called... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]