Threat to 1964 Acts protection of libraries

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 14/03/2011 - 16:02 The legal obligation for councils to provide a public library service could be under threat, after the government launched a review into local government statutory duties. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

Other news stories related to: "Threat to 1964 Acts protection of libraries"

VfL celebrates 50th anniversary of Public Libraries Act

Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #museums act #public libraries

Activists, Soldiers Move to Protect Libraries in Ukraine

Amid violent political protests and the threat of occupation by Russian troops, Ukrainians are moving to protect their most precious literary treasures. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #protect libraries

Half of Sheffield's libraries under threat

More than half of Sheffield's libraries could be closed, unless community groups come forward... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #community groups

Warning of major threat to Welsh library services

A Welsh council leader has warned that entire local authority library departments could be at... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Sheffield libraries under threat as consultation launched

Libraries could face closure as Sheffield City Council looks to make savings in its annual budget... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #make savings #face closure #sheffield libraries

Cutback threat to London's Women's Library

A petition calling on education secretary Michael Gove to prevent severe cutbacks to the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

1964 Act is "barrier to reform", claims LGA

The Local Government Association has called for the 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act to be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #museums act

Nineteen libraries now under threat in Surrey

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Wed, 07/09/2011 - 15:55 Surrey council now plans to hand 19 libraries over to community management, or close them, according to local news site Your Local Guardian. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #community management

Public Libraries Act ignored, says man who wrote it

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 16/08/2011 - 11:17 The government and local authorities are not fulfilling the statutory duties laid out in the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, according to the man who drafted it. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #public libraries #local authorities

Half of Wakefield's libraries under threat

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 28/07/2011 - 08:41 Twelve of 25 libraries in the Wakefield district will cease to be funded by the authority after councillors gave their backing to a new proposal. The libraries under threat include those in Kettlethorpe, South Kirkby and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #wakefield district

Libraries Are More Popular Than Ever and Library Workers Don’t Earn Livable Wages: The State of U.S. Public Libraries

US public libraries are more popular than ever, but library workers are mostly not paid a livable wage: new research into library data. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-02-09 11:45:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #public libraries #livable wage #library workers

Harvard Library Bans Silent Student Protesters, and More Library News

"Are we continuing to pretend that libraries are inherently neutral and apolitical institutions?" Thoughts? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-11-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #library news

Libraries Under Cyberattack, and More Library News

"Along with bomb threats and book challenges, we're seeing an increase in the number of libraries dealing with ransomware attacks." Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-04 11:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #book challenges #bomb threats #library news

'A Threat to Politics is a Threat to Life': PW talks with Steven Millies

With the November elections drawing near, PW talks with the director of The Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union, who describes himself as a political scientist, a theologian, and a public intellectual about his latest book 'A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #latest book

They Came For The School Library. Now They’re At The Public Library in Escambia County, Florida

At least two books in Escambia County Public Libraries were relocated following complaints by the same person behind book bans at Escambia Schools. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-17 17:35:58 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #public libraries #book bans #public library #school library

Libraries rule, cops drool: Today’s the birthday of both NYC’s libraries and police.

Today is a double anniversary in New York City. On May 23, 1845, the New York Police Department was founded, and 50 years later on May 23, 1895, the New York Public Library was established. Today, over a century and a half later, these two city institutions are not getting equal slices of their... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-23 16:59:57 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries

Louisiana HB 777 Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association

A Louisiana bill would criminalize membership in the American Library Association with fines, jail time, or hard labor. No, this isn't a joke. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-03 16:22:38 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #library association

Data Overwhelmingly Supports Libraries and Library Workers: Book Censorship News, January 5, 2024

The data supports the work of libraries and library workers far more than it doesn't. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-05 11:40:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #library workers

Libraries Are For Everyone: Pride in the Library Goods

Libraries are for everyone, no matter your background, identity, or experiences. These pride in the library goods highlight that. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-14 10:37:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries

Brave Books, Kirk Cameron Plan Public Library Events August 5; Public Libraries Need to Prepare

Kirk Cameron is encouraging a national story time event in US public libraries August 5. Here's what library workers need to know. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-05 10:37:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #public libraries #library workers #kirk cameron #brave books