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WEBFind out the latest news and developments on public libraries in the UK and around the world. Read about censorship, anti-racism, AI, awards, funding, events and more.
Ideas and innovations in public libraries
WEBFind out how public libraries around the world are using technology, art, events and other creative ways to serve their communities. Explore examples of environmental, digital, reading and other initiatives in this comprehensive list of library ideas.
By authority - Public Libraries News
WEBChanges by library authority - Lists all changes reported by the media in the UK. … The information in these pages is taken from from a variety of sources, including media reports, information sent by local authorities and from local library users.
Lego in libraries
WEBLEGO Literacy promotes the library collection to the children and parents/carers attending. As part of the program library staff and participants share stories, read words and sentences, clues and puzzles to inspire activities and LEGO creations. Children are also encouraged to read and follow the instructions as they put together a LEGO kit.
Privatisation of public libraries – Reasons against
WEBPrivate public libraries are an intrinsic contradiction in terms. The basis of a private company is to make the most money from a good or service for their shareholders. The basis of a public library is not to charge for its core good (book loans) and services (public space, librarian support).
What are the current issues in libraries? Speak ... - Public Libraries …
WEB“Society is moving to where things are coming to you not that go to the thing. To physically go to a place is an increasingly outmoded concept. Every library needs a Facebook and Twitter account. Libraries should do outreach in public markets and car boot sales and fairs. Canada library live on tour – van with computers and wifi.
Massive boost to library funding in Sweden, co ... - Public Libraries …
WEBSep 17, 2017 · “Swedish Culture and Democracy Minister Alice Bah Kuhnke (Environmental Party) announced today that the government will spend a quarter of a billion Swedish Kroner each year for three years to strengthen the public library.
Statistics - Public Libraries News
WEB“In 2016/17, public library use was highest in London (39.9%) and lowest in the North East (27.1%) and Yorkshire and the Humber (27.4%).” … “In 2016/17, 12.8% of adults had visited a library website in the 12 months prior to interview.
How innovative is your library? - publiclibrariesnews.com
WEBApr 9, 2012 · Summary of the Speak Up for Libraries day and library lobbying activities."The print edition of The Bookseller has a News Report by Benedicte Page reporting that the SCL is to have meetings with individual publishers over e-book lending, with licensing business models amongst proposals for…
List of Staffless Libraries in the United Kingdom and beyond
WEB"Staffless libraries" are those that are open sometimes with no staff at all on site. Entry to the library is via a library card and Pin, with CCTV aiding security and self-service machines/computers allow usage without staff. They are widespread in Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark, with far fewer elsewhere such as Australia, Canada ...
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