Libraries News Round-up: 17 February 2016

THE BOOKSELLER : 17th February
CILIP demands national library strategy for England
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-urges-creation-national-strategy-english-libraries-322866

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1412 | Library News (p.35)
West Berkshire
Available in newsagents

Society of Authors : 17th February
Libraries
http://www.societyofauthors.org/soa-news/libraries

Public Technology : 17th February
Online library services still poorly integrated with councils’ main websites, according to a new review 
https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/news/online-libary-services-still-poorly-integrated-main-council-websites 

Shropshire Star : 17th February
Telford & Wrekin | Newport Library is saved from closure 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/02/17/newport-library-is-saved-from-closure/ 

Coventry Telegraph : 16th February
Coventry council library cuts consultation branded a ‘sham’ 
Original plans left “barely altered” despite feedback from thousands of residents
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-council-library-cuts-consultation-10898404

Swindon Advertiser : 16th February
Volunteer library operator says model can work
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14280684.Volunteer_library_operator_says_model_can_work/

Reading Chronicle (published online: 17th Feb)
Council plans to move Southcote and Whitley libraries into community centres
+ cuts to staff and opening hours
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/News/14257188.Southcote_and_Whitley_libraries_set_to_move_into_community_centres/

Local Government Lawyer : 28th January
The revised consultation principles issued by the Cabinet Office
The key changes
http://localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25788%3Athe-revised-consultation-principles&catid=59&Itemid=27