Libraries News Round-up: 24th February 2014

THE BOOKSELLER : 24th February
Stark warnings of library ’emergency’; hopes for new review
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/stark-warnings-library-emergency-hopes-new-review.html

Public Libraries News : 23rd February
Editorial | Have even less of a say in the organisation you pay for
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2014/02/have-even-less-of-a-say-in-the-organisation-you-pay-for.html

The Star : 24th February
Doncaster | Meeting to discuss Bentley Library’s future
Bentley library is one of many which Doncaster Council is proposing to make community-managed.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/going-out/meeting-to-discuss-bentley-library-s-future-1-6458797

This Is Wiltshire : 24th February
Swindon | Air your thoughts on town’s library service
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11032380.Air_your_thoughts_on_town_s_library_service/

Grantham Journal columnist, Jacon Stuart : 23rd February
Lincolnshire legal challenge – “alarming claims”
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/grantham-journal-columnist-jacon-stuart-1-5894351

Bourne Local : 24th February
Latest news on Deepings library campaign at meeting
The councils are still fighting for a county council-run facility, but have expressed their interest in taking over the library on a voluntary basis as a last resort.
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/community/community-news/latest-news-on-deepngs-library-campaign-at-meeting-1-5893332

Portsmouth News : 24th February
Hampshire | Feature : I’m with Oliver Twist when it comes to our libraries
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/opinion/i-m-with-oliver-twist-when-it-comes-to-our-libraries-1-5896746