[ { "id": "pln-story-19231-natl-003", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "national_news", "entity_raw": "Volunteers step in to take on cut council services", "text": "BBC. “Councils are not legally obliged to run leisure centres or libraries [untrue – Ed.] which means that without the help of volunteers, the library in Wilsden, Bradford, would have likely closed.”. Bradford, “which is close to declaring bankruptcy” says “”We have a lower budget for libraries than many other places so are grateful to these and other great volunteers who run the 15 community-managed libraries across the district.””", "text_html": " – BBC. “Councils are not legally obliged to run leisure centres or libraries [untrue – Ed.] which means that without the help of volunteers, the library in Wilsden, Bradford, would have likely closed.”. Bradford, “which is close to declaring bankruptcy” says “”We have a lower budget for libraries than many other places so are grateful to these and other great volunteers who run the 15 community-managed libraries across the district.”” ", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "general", "country": null, "country_code": null, "library_service": null, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": null }, "classification": { "categories": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "volunteers_and_community" ], "primary_category": "closures_and_threats", "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "volunteers_and_community" ] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-natl-002", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "national_news", "entity_raw": "Making more of libraries", "text": "BookSeller. “the success of partnerships with retailers can be easily tracked through book sales; collaborations with libraries may offer a more subtle and longer-term halo effect. But the public library network, with up to 4,000 libraries in every part of the UK, cannot be matched for its scale, reach and influence on our reading habits. As the forums demonstrated there is a real opportunity to build the relationship between libraries and publishers and an enthusiasm to see how mutually beneficial partnerships can be established. By working together to help readers explore new or unfamiliar authors and genres, libraries and publishers can foster a more diverse literary landscape – something that will benefit everyone who writes, sells, lends, or reads books.”", "text_html": "
  • Making more of libraries – BookSeller. “the success of partnerships with retailers can be easily tracked through book sales; collaborations with libraries may offer a more subtle and longer-term halo effect. But the public library network, with up to 4,000 libraries in every part of the UK, cannot be matched for its scale, reach and influence on our reading habits. As the forums demonstrated there is a real opportunity to build the relationship between libraries and publishers and an enthusiasm to see how mutually beneficial partnerships can be established. By working together to help readers explore new or unfamiliar authors and genres, libraries and publishers can foster a more diverse literary landscape – something that will benefit everyone who writes, sells, lends, or reads books.”
    • ", "links": [ { "url": "https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/making-more-of-libraries", "text": "Making more of libraries", "domain": "thebookseller.com" } ], "resolution": { "entity_type": "general", "country": null, "country_code": null, "library_service": null, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": null }, "classification": { "categories": [], "primary_category": null, "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-natl-001", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "national_news", "entity_raw": "How to lose a library", "text": "Public Books. “On October 31, 2023, the British Library suffered a massive cyberattack. As of publication, the Library remains physically open, but its digital infrastructure is almost completely disabled.”", "text_html": " – Public Books. “On October 31, 2023, the British Library suffered a massive cyberattack. As of publication, the Library remains physically open, but its digital infrastructure is almost completely disabled.”", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "general", "country": null, "country_code": null, "library_service": null, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": null }, "classification": { "categories": [ "digital_and_technology" ], "primary_category": "digital_and_technology", "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [ "British Library" ], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [ "digital_and_technology" ] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-035", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Wirral libraries reveal their ‘seven man-made wonders’", "text": "Wirral Globe. “Wirral Libraries have released the list exploring their choices for the seven man-made wonders of the borough.”", "text_html": "– Wirral Globe. “Wirral Libraries have released the list exploring their choices for the seven man-made wonders of the borough.” ", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Wirral", "gss_code": "E08000015", "confidence": "fuzzy" }, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": { "latitude": 53.3667, "longitude": -3.05 } }, "classification": { "categories": [], "primary_category": null, "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-034", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Westmorland and Furness – Town’s library petition reaches House of Commons", "text": "BBC. “Ulverston’s library building on King’s Road has been closed since September after electrical problems were found in the building. The Conservative MP for Barrow and Furness Simon Fell, who presented the petition on Wednesday, said the library was a “true community hub”. Westmorland and Furness Council said options for the library were being explored, but would require “significant investment”.“", "text_html": " – BBC. “Ulverston’s library building on King’s Road has been closed since September after electrical problems were found in the building. The Conservative MP for Barrow and Furness Simon Fell, who presented the petition on Wednesday, said the library was a “true community hub”. Westmorland and Furness Council said options for the library were being explored, but would require “significant investment”.“ ", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Westmorland and Furness", "gss_code": "E06000064", "confidence": "fuzzy" }, "libraries_mentioned": [ { "id": "lib_48067a0b-aea1-47be-b2d3-7a5815d79621", "name": "Barrow Library", "postcode": "LA14 1LX", "lat": 54.11473, "lng": -3.23122, "status": "Open", "slug": "barrow-library" }, { "id": "lib_616d00ef-ec04-47f9-b25f-d041c0362697", "name": "Ulverston Library", "postcode": "LA12 0BT", "lat": 54.19373, "lng": -3.09557, "status": "Open", "slug": "ulverston-library" } ], "coordinates": { "latitude": 54.3262, "longitude": -2.745 } }, "classification": { "categories": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "campaigns_and_protests", "co_location" ], "primary_category": "closures_and_threats", "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "campaigns_and_protests", "co_location" ] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-033", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Brazen thief stole books from Warwickshire libraries and sold them online", "text": "Coventry Telegraph. “In what was dubbed an ‘unusual crime’, John Nicolaides travelled across the country and used fake names to take out the expensive books. But, after loaning more than 900 more and flogging them online, he was finally caught when he turned his attention to libraries in Warwickshire”", "text_html": " – Coventry Telegraph. “In what was dubbed an ‘unusual crime’, John Nicolaides travelled across the country and used fake names to take out the expensive books. But, after loaning more than 900 more and flogging them online, he was finally caught when he turned his attention to libraries in Warwickshire” ", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Warwickshire", "gss_code": "E10000031", "confidence": "fuzzy" }, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": { "latitude": 52.2833, "longitude": -1.5833 } }, "classification": { "categories": [], "primary_category": null, "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-032", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Torfaen – Greenmeadow Primary School pupils visiting Cwmbran Library", "text": "South Wales Argus", "text_html": " – South Wales Argus", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "Wales", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Torfaen", "gss_code": "W06000020", "confidence": "fuzzy" }, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": { "latitude": 51.65, "longitude": -3.05 } }, "classification": { "categories": [], "primary_category": null, "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-031", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Surrey – Banstead Library Launches New Magic Table for Adults with Dementia", "text": "Surrey Council. “The Tovertafel (Dutch for “magic table”), is a ceiling mounted projector that projects light games onto a standard table surface. These games are interactive, immersive games that can be played sitting down by a group of people, they encourage social contact, movement and are both relaxing and fun”", "text_html": " – Surrey Council. “The Tovertafel (Dutch for “magic table”), is a ceiling mounted projector that projects light games onto a standard table surface. These games are interactive, immersive games that can be played sitting down by a group of people, they encourage social contact, movement and are both relaxing and fun” ", "links": [], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Surrey", "gss_code": "E10000030", "confidence": "fuzzy" }, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": { "latitude": 51.3148, "longitude": -0.56 } }, "classification": { "categories": [], "primary_category": null, "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-030", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Suffolk", "text": "Explore Together: new telephone support service launches – Suffolk Libraries. “Suffolk Libraries is launching a new telephone support and signposting service. The Explore Together service will match volunteers with people who are feeling lonely or isolated or are looking for some guidance finding support or a new activity. The volunteers will make regular phonecalls and listen and help people find local organisations, groups and activities.”", "text_html": "
  • Suffolk – Explore Together: new telephone support service launches – Suffolk Libraries. “Suffolk Libraries is launching a new telephone support and signposting service. The Explore Together service will match volunteers with people who are feeling lonely or isolated or are looking for some guidance finding support or a new activity. The volunteers will make regular phonecalls and listen and help people find local organisations, groups and activities.”
    • ", "links": [ { "url": "https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/about/news/explore-together-new-free-telephone-support-service-launches", "text": "Suffolk – Explore Together: new telephone support service launches", "domain": "suffolklibraries.co.uk" } ], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Suffolk", "gss_code": "E10000029", "confidence": "exact" }, "libraries_mentioned": [], "coordinates": { "latitude": 52.2415, "longitude": 0.9034 } }, "classification": { "categories": [ "volunteers_and_community", "events_and_activities" ], "primary_category": "volunteers_and_community", "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [] }, "tags": [ "volunteers_and_community", "events_and_activities" ] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-029", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Southend", "text": "Westcliff Library petition launched over threat of closure – Echo News. “544 residents signed a petition calling for Westcliff Library to be protected as Southend Council looks to tackle its £10.7million deficit. The council has proposed to close two libraries and slash the opening hours at three others in a bid to save £200,000.”", "text_html": "
  • Southend – Westcliff Library petition launched over threat of closure – Echo News. “544 residents signed a petition calling for Westcliff Library to be protected as Southend Council looks to tackle its £10.7million deficit. The council has proposed to close two libraries and slash the opening hours at three others in a bid to save £200,000.”
    • ", "links": [ { "url": "https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23993688.westcliff-library-petition-launched-threat-closure/", "text": "Southend – Westcliff Library petition launched over threat of closure", "domain": "echo-news.co.uk" } ], "resolution": { "entity_type": "local_authority", "country": "England", "country_code": "GB", "library_service": { "name": "Southend-on-Sea", "gss_code": "E06000033", "confidence": "alias" }, "libraries_mentioned": [ { "id": "lib_e32fa6ad-1a2b-420d-9017-da19b6bf3289", "name": "Westcliff Library", "postcode": "SS0 9PD", "lat": 51.54594026994545, "lng": 0.6835503052841044, "status": "Open", "slug": "westcliff" } ], "coordinates": { "latitude": 51.5459, "longitude": 0.7077 } }, "classification": { "categories": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "opening_hours", "campaigns_and_protests" ], "primary_category": "closures_and_threats", "change_type": null, "sector_bodies_mentioned": [], "financial_mentions": [ "£10.7m", "£200,000" ] }, "tags": [ "closures_and_threats", "cuts_and_finance", "opening_hours", "campaigns_and_protests" ] }, { "id": "pln-story-19231-local-028", "post_id": "pln-post-19231", "post_date": "2023-12-18", "section": "local_news", "entity_raw": "Somerset", "text": "Somerset Libraries wins award two years in a row – Somerset Council. “The libraries service accepted the award for their Thermal Imaging Camera Loaning Scheme. In 2022, the team won it for their Pop Up Library at Glastonbury Festival. ” Porlock Library now in small group with visitor numbers beating pre-pandemic level – West Somerset Free Press. “The library, run as a community library partnership (CLP), has become one of only a small group where footfall has passed the numbers which were being seen before the pandemic.”", "text_html": "
  • Somerset – Somerset Libraries wins award two years in a row – Somerset Council. “The libraries service accepted the award for their Thermal Imaging Camera Loaning Scheme. In 2022, the team won it for their Pop Up Library at Glastonbury Festival. ”