Fight for Libraries @Fight4libraries
The Bookseller's campaign provides a focal point for campaigners,librarians & the rest of the trade to defend libraries. Facebook: http://t.co/KrRIuYmNEF thebookseller.com London, UK Joined January 2011-
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Doncaster Council is cutting the Imagination Library scheme, backed by singer Dolly Parton, after funding came to an end: bit.ly/2Ny1DXH
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The government-appointed Libraries Taskforce has criticised the body responsible for publishing library statistics, saying its "flawed" data suggests the sector is in a worse state than it really is: bit.ly/2Bvo6Pf bit.ly/2Bvo6Pf
Victory for campaigners as a High Court rules that Northamptonshire County Council's bid to close 21 libraries was unlawful: bit.ly/2P8lnOw bit.ly/2P8lnOw
"I call on the leaders of the publishing industry to raise their game and speak out on behalf of the need to increase dramatically, and rapidly, the quality and quantity of the book stock in our public libraries" - read Tim Coates' blog here: bit.ly/2Lsm42K
Graffiti artist Banksy has offered to help support Bristol's threatened library service: bit.ly/2u1hKQL
The Society of Chief Librarians is partnering with CILIP to develop an ethical framework regarding commercial partnerships following the fallout from its controversial deal with the Home Office: bit.ly/2xOTuX6 bit.ly/2xOTuX6
Eighty library professionals have signed an open letter condemning a deal between the Society of Chief Librarians and UK Visas and Immigration that will see libraries provide biometric visa support services: bit.ly/2JkxjJH bit.ly/2JkxjJH
Find out how to enter The Bookseller magazine's Libraries of the Year focus, run in conjunction with OverDrive for Libraries and The Reading Agency, here: bit.ly/2IIZRMs bit.ly/2IIZRMs
The government will investigate Northamptonshire Council’s plans to close 21 libraries following strong protests from campaigners and CILIP: bit.ly/2GKxNZ8 bit.ly/2GKxNZ8
Northamptonshire Council is 'failing in its legal duties' with library closures: bit.ly/2FUrK3C fb.me/8atWkT7oM
Fifteen libraries in Somerset are under threat of closure: bit.ly/2G88Q96
Croydon Council is to terminate its relationship with troubled contractor Carillion and bring the running of its... fb.me/9wU7zYUAd
Michael Ellis MP has been confirmed as the new libraries minister: bit.ly/2ELPc1m fb.me/EUJSMtRT
For the third time in 18 months, the minister responsible for libraries has changed: bit.ly/2Fm2cf1 fb.me/871akBk3t
Comic book creator Alan Moore has called Northamptonshire County Council's plans to close up to 28 of the... fb.me/4QWrwUNJA
Relentless cuts to the public library service are turning the sector into a “war zone” and making it difficult to... fb.me/R6eBVAVw
Ahead of a consultation into the progress of the Libraries Taskforce, campaigners have praised the "hard work"... fb.me/I3SOzJmf
Arts Council England is launching a series of podcasts to highlight the "positive impact" libraries have on the... fb.me/6zRglhpmw
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged £40k to help reopen Cricklewood Library after it was closed by Brent... fb.me/8tR2xvBPk
Library supply deals worth millions have been awarded, with Blackwell’s, Dawson and the JS Group among the... fb.me/72UwuzAbB
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Wilbur&NisoSmithFdn @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn
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AFSCME Cultural Worke... @cwuafscme
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778 Followers 954 Following Official twitter account for Worcestershire County Council Library Service. Discover the many benefits of free library membership today.
Home Visits - Where t... @HomeVisitLibs
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TinyCat by LibraryThi... @TinyCat_lib
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Anna @whosAnnaGriff
49 Followers 322 Following 💜libraries 💜children's books. #stockportchildrensbookaward. Not enough hours in the day but always find time for a latte. Views are scarce but mine.
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