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October 31, 2007
More Cuts in Libraries
From Martin
More Cuts in Libraries
A report in The Times today claims that the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is considering the closure of more libraries as a way of resolving the growing backlog of repairs. One hundred library buildings have already been closed during the last two years.
Roy Clare, the chief executive of the MLA, told The Times: “A number of councillors have put it to me that they have got more buildings than they need . . . a better service could be provided with fewer buildings and more attention to book stocks and what libraries can do." He also applauded the addition of a cafe to the facilities at Colchester Library, but made no comment about the recent closure of the Record Office that was housed in the same Library until last year.
The full article can be read here:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article2766760.ece
Posted by Perkins at October 31, 2007 4:48 PM