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October 20, 2006
Libraries closing in Northumberland
This article describes the campaign to save some threatened libraries in Northumberland.
What happened to the idea that good libraries are fundamental to communities?
Posted by Tim Coates at October 20, 2006 9:59 AM
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>>But the Council says rural branch libraries are not serving their communities effectively due to limited opening hours, and that many buildings are in a state of disrepair.
It claims a combination of mobile facilities and book points in alternative buildings which are open all day, such as shops, would improve accessibility.<<
If the buildings are in a state of disrepair then who except the local authority must accept responsibility for this situation ??
"Book points in shops" : well yes, there might be space for a few shelves of books in some convenience stores, however I doubt that they will also want to be serving as internet cafes for the community.
Posted by: Clive Keeble at October 20, 2006 10:53 AM