Outrage as Birmingham Libraries appeal for book donations

Birmingham Libraries are reportedly asking the public to donate books published in the last 12 months because of budget cuts.   On Facebook, BBC West Midlands (BBC WM) posted a picture of a leaflet that says: “Books required! Due to public saving cuts we are no longer purchasing any new books or newspapers. Therefore we are looking for any books that have been published in the last 12 months to be donated to the library. All gratefully received.”   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Outrage as Birmingham Libraries appeal for book donations

Birmingham Libraries are reportedly asking the public to donate books published in the last 12 months because of budget cuts.   On Facebook, BBC West Midlands (BBC WM) posted a picture of a leaflet that says: “Books required! Due to public saving cuts we are no longer purchasing any new books... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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UK publishers donate 10,000 books to restock Mosul library after ISIS attack

UK publishers have donated more than 10,000 books through Book Aid International to the University of Mosul Library since it was destroyed by an ISIS attack. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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UK Book Industry: Society of Authors’ Hardship Fund Renews Appeal for Donations

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Kalimat Foundation Donates 2,000 Books to Italian Libraries

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Birmingham Council confirms 'pause' on library book fund

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Outrage at Scotland’s Book Town library cuts

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Callow donates books to Westminster Reference Library

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Find TNR’s bookmobile to donate banned books at the Brooklyn Book Festival this weekend!

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Book Aid International: 25,000 Books for Ukrainian Libraries

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Donate to Classroom Libraries and Have Your Donation Matched!

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