Libraries - UK & US problems....

carpetmojo · 03-23-2012, 06:26 AM

From the Independent today - Tim Coates (former Waterstones owner) is in negotiations with US libraries, but just can't hack it with those in UK.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...s-7582631.html

[ I've just remembered, the library I spent a huge amount of time in, for my early years from around 4 to probably 14, was one of the original Carnegie Libraries, God bless him. ]

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.

carpetmojo · 03-23-2012, 10:57 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Alleson;.......................................... ....................I guess it comes with being part of the Big Society.[/QUOTE]

Haven't we dropped that now ? That was the Witch's punchline wasn't it ?

I think now we're in the " You're all in it together" lala land, aren't we ?

[ Wonderful amount of hurrumphing and looking at shoes when Milliband asked all those on front bench who were better off to put their hands up ! ]

JJ Alleson · 03-25-2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

Haven't we dropped that now ? That was the Witch's punchline wasn't it ?

I think now we're in the " You're all in it together" lala land, aren't we ?

[ Wonderful amount of hurrumphing and looking at shoes when Milliband asked all those on front bench who were better off to put their hands up ! ]

Re The Big Society... Well I think David Cameron picked that one up and ran with it when the proverbial started hitting the fan.

And one might argue that the hurrumphing signified a general consensus that they were "all in it together".

carpetmojo · 03-28-2012, 06:29 PM

Yup - in the sticky stuff, trying to avoid the fan........

03-23-2012, 06:26 AM	#1
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Libraries - UK & US problems.... From the Independent today - Tim Coates (former Waterstones owner) is in negotiations with US libraries, but just can't hack it with those in UK. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...s-7582631.html [ I've just remembered, the library I spent a huge amount of time in, for my early years from around 4 to probably 14, was one of the original Carnegie Libraries, God bless him. ] Last edited by carpetmojo; 03-23-2012 at 11:13 AM. Reason: A memory...

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Mmmmph........ [QUOTE=JJ Alleson;.......................................... ....................I guess it comes with being part of the Big Society.[/QUOTE] Haven't we dropped that now ? That was the Witch's punchline wasn't it ? I think now we're in the " You're all in it together" lala land, aren't we ? [ Wonderful amount of hurrumphing and looking at shoes when Milliband asked all those on front bench who were better off to put their hands up ! ]

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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.

03-28-2012, 06:29 PM	#5
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Yup - in the sticky stuff, trying to avoid the fan........