Libraries News Round-up: 12 August 2016

BBC News : 11th August
Ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Goffey slams mobile library cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-37037934

Society of Authors : 11th August
Should Knowledge Be Taxed?
http://www.societyofauthors.org/soa-news/should-knowledge-be-taxed

DCMS Taking Part Survey 2015/16
Library usage has fallen from one half of UK population to one third in a decade. Page 25
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/taking-part-201516-quarter-4-statistical-release

Spalding Guardian : 12th August
Lincolnshire | Holbeach Library plans come under ‘travesty’ attack
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/holbeach-library-plans-come-under-travesty-attack-1-7524775