Fight for Libraries

Doncaster Council is cutting the Imagination Library scheme, backed by singer Dolly Parton, after funding came to an end: bit.ly/2Ny1DXH

The government-appointed Libraries Taskforce has criticised the body responsible for publishing library statistics, saying its "flawed" data suggests the sector is in a worse state than it really is: bit.ly/2Bvo6Pf bit.ly/2Bvo6Pf

Victory for campaigners as a High Court rules that Northamptonshire County Council's bid to close 21 libraries was unlawful: bit.ly/2P8lnOw bit.ly/2P8lnOw

"I call on the leaders of the publishing industry to raise their game and speak out on behalf of the need to increase dramatically, and rapidly, the quality and quantity of the book stock in our public libraries" - read Tim Coates' blog here: bit.ly/2Lsm42K

Graffiti artist Banksy has offered to help support Bristol's threatened library service: bit.ly/2u1hKQL

The Society of Chief Librarians is partnering with CILIP to develop an ethical framework regarding commercial partnerships following the fallout from its controversial deal with the Home Office: bit.ly/2xOTuX6 bit.ly/2xOTuX6

Eighty library professionals have signed an open letter condemning a deal between the Society of Chief Librarians and UK Visas and Immigration that will see libraries provide biometric visa support services: bit.ly/2JkxjJH bit.ly/2JkxjJH

Find out how to enter The Bookseller magazine's Libraries of the Year focus, run in conjunction with OverDrive for Libraries and The Reading Agency, here: bit.ly/2IIZRMs bit.ly/2IIZRMs

The government will investigate Northamptonshire Council’s plans to close 21 libraries following strong protests from campaigners and CILIP: bit.ly/2GKxNZ8 bit.ly/2GKxNZ8

Northamptonshire Council is 'failing in its legal duties' with library closures: bit.ly/2FUrK3C fb.me/8atWkT7oM

Fifteen libraries in Somerset are under threat of closure: bit.ly/2G88Q96

Croydon Council is to terminate its relationship with troubled contractor Carillion and bring the running of its... fb.me/9wU7zYUAd

Michael Ellis MP has been confirmed as the new libraries minister: bit.ly/2ELPc1m fb.me/EUJSMtRT

For the third time in 18 months, the minister responsible for libraries has changed: bit.ly/2Fm2cf1 fb.me/871akBk3t

Comic book creator Alan Moore has called Northamptonshire County Council's plans to close up to 28 of the... fb.me/4QWrwUNJA

Relentless cuts to the public library service are turning the sector into a “war zone” and making it difficult to... fb.me/R6eBVAVw

Ahead of a consultation into the progress of the Libraries Taskforce, campaigners have praised the "hard work"... fb.me/I3SOzJmf

Arts Council England is launching a series of podcasts to highlight the "positive impact" libraries have on the... fb.me/6zRglhpmw

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged £40k to help reopen Cricklewood Library after it was closed by Brent... fb.me/8tR2xvBPk

Library supply deals worth millions have been awarded, with Blackwell’s, Dawson and the JS Group among the... fb.me/72UwuzAbB