July 13, 2005
Recent Developments
July 2005
An article
on libraries from the New Statesman's 'Book Business' column.
May 2005
Library Visits ‘soar’ (by 4%) says MLA. Figures show book issues continue long-term decline by 6%.
May 2005
David Lammy MP appointed Minister for Culture, including Libraries, at DCMS
April 2005
Labour Election manifesto makes policy as plain as plain: Where they offer new services like childcare, after-school education for pupils, and IT learning our libraries are successful. We will develop a strategy for the modernisation of our libraries which builds on the best, strengthens library leadership, sharpens customer focus and harnesses local popular support. We will encourage further cooperation in back-office functions and identify the best ways to improve our library infrastructure.
March 2005
Select Committee report on a ‘failing’ library service. Calls on DCMS to ‘raise its game’: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmcumeds.htm
December 2004
Minister calls for review of Library Supply Chain and overall efficiency.
26th October 2004
Deborah Orr: A Trip to the Library Should be Inspiring
25th October 2004
CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT COMMITTEE - New Inquiry: Public Libraries & Press Notice
15th October 2004
Guardian Article: Libraries hit by fall in book borrowing
2nd May 2004
The Observer
strong>28th April 2004
Reaction to the report in:The Guardian (Leader)
27th April 2004
Libri article on the BBC News website
Discussion of our report on Radio 4's Today Programme
(Requires Real Player).
Posted by Philip Pettifor at July 13, 2005 11:30 PM