The House of Representatives on December 19 passed the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA), paving the way for the Institute of Museum and Library Services to continue distributing federal library funding to the states. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Society of Authors has welcomed a proposed increase in the rate of Public Lending Right (PLR) payments, but has voiced its dissatisfaction that the number of loans has continued to decline, exacerbated by cuts in library services and the exclusion of volunteer-run libraries from the scheme. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
As it did last year, the Trump administration has once again proposed the permanent elimination of the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, as well as the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
What do the grants funded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services tell us about the library’s future? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new library fund for libraries has been created by professional body CILIP to help improve access to library services. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-05-23 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 ]
A new nationwide library campaign will hold the government to account over its legal responsibilities towards libraries and has called on local authorities to put all changes to library services on hold or risk breaching the law. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The future of 50 Devon libraries was secured last week after council members passed plans to set up a new private organisation owned by staff that will run the library services. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The two new awards, coupled with significant earlier support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Humanities, will help to establish the growth of DPLA’s "service hubs." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Library services are being hit by failure to spend on book stock and the growing cost of council overheads, according to new analysis from former Waterstones boss and library campaigner Tim Coates. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book Aid International sent more than a million books to African libraries in 2014, almost doubling their distribution figures for 2013. The charity, which works in partnership with library services in Africa to distribute new books and learning resources, celebrated its 60th anniversary... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Reading Agency said that 839,622 children took part in the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge, a 3.6% increase compared to 2013. Sue Wilkinson, chief executive of The Reading Agency, said she was pleased that the numbers were up despite cuts to library services. “Library budgets are very tight... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
This infographic, The Digital Roadmap for Libraries, offers the possible applications of the new generation of technologies in library services, well beyond ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More library services could be delivered in local pubs and shops according to the chair of a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the new year underway and the 2014 Public Library Association conference in Indianapolis approaching, we asked some experts working in children’s and teen services what trends they are seeing in libraries and library services. What are the big issues children and teen librarians will be... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Pew report assures us that, even in the digital age, libraries continue to serve a variety of functions.Perhaps the most groundbreaking aspect of “Library Services in the Digital Age,” the report released today by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project is how... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2013-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 11/08/2011 - 15:20 The lawyer representing Brent library campaigners has warned Brent council not to undermine the borough's library services while both parties await the results of July's High Court judicial review. The judge in the case, Mr... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 24/06/2011 - 08:29 Book borrowers at community-run libraries could be charged for the privilege in future, according to guidance issued by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The Department for Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS)... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Mon, 14/02/2011 - 08:39 The government may take direct control of libraries if councils are overzealous in closures. The Sunday Times, quoting Whitehall sources, said the government is concerned some communities, particularly rural ones, may end up... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]