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JJ Alleson · 03-23-2012, 08:05 AM

This move comes as little surprise.

At present local libraries are supported by communities who are being targetted themselves: students; the unemployed; older people...

And literacy doesn't seem to be particularly high on the agenda for cash-strapped councils. Many local libraries in London have high turnovers, with a large number being staffed by part-timers, trainees and volunteers.

I guess it comes with being part of the Big Society.

03-23-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
JJ Alleson Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: One device to read 'em all, and in the market find it.	This move comes as little surprise. At present local libraries are supported by communities who are being targetted themselves: students; the unemployed; older people... And literacy doesn't seem to be particularly high on the agenda for cash-strapped councils. Many local libraries in London have high turnovers, with a large number being staffed by part-timers, trainees and volunteers. I guess it comes with being part of the Big Society.