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July 20, 2006
Fantastic Libraries in Oxfordshire
Here's a story I am so pleased to be able to tell. This Article in the Oxford Mail is only the tip of the iceberg.
Caroline Taylor, who is not mentioned in the article, who is now the head of the county library service is one of the new great stars of the library service.
Congratulations to her- sincerely, because she knows that I have been very demanding of her in the past. But the truth is that it was she who set Richmond on the right path, initiated many of the good things that have happened in Westminster and now she is really making a mark in Oxford.
I met an old friend in Oxford a few weeks ago who told me how good the libraries are becoming so you can be sure this article in the Oxford Mail is not propaganda.
The papers are also relating how Caroline is fighting to get a good new library in Thame. It's all so good to see.
Congratulations also the chief executive's office in Oxford County Council who have supported the service over the past few years to lead it in this direction. Hi Neil - well done! You're a star, too! Much of this is down to your bravery in the early days.
Posted by Tim Coates at July 20, 2006 10:31 AM
Comments
That is absolutely terrific... when we lived in oxford the libraries were great.. my children grew up on the one in Summertown, but even better that they are getting even better thanks to this clearly wonderful woman. If she wants some free Long Barn Books for her libraries, she can find out where to come from you. I`m always offering but no librarian has yet taken me up on it - I think they are either a) afraid there might be a catch in it (there is not) or b) they don`t like the idea of new books in their libraries. Not at all at all at all.
Posted by: SUSAN HILL at July 20, 2006 11:41 AM