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Theme : libraries
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Fact and Fiction
More than half the population have a library card and the number of visits to public libraries is increasing. Libraries are among the most loved and trusted public services. But debate has raged about the direction that libraries should take, and about where and how resources should be invested. Recently, Demos published an article in association with Hampshire County Council that looks at these debates and argues that the future of our libraries should lie in the hands of local people.
from : samjones
7th December 2007
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Whipping up a perfect storm...
Last year’s Demos report A Perfect Storm? predicted that there would be widespread cases of local authorities cutting back their cultural provision. Since then, Wandsworth has threatened to close Battersea Arts Centre and Walthamstow Museum, the William Morris Museum in Waltham Forest is under threat, Bolton is selling assets, and Southampton is discussing closing part of its museum service.
from : samjones
6th March 2007
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Local Authorities
This report warns that in some places in the UK, culture faces a crisis at Local Authority level.
from : markfuller
5th December 2006
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Knowledge and Inspiration: the democratic face of culture
Produced in partnership with The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), this report looks at the changing face of our museums, libraries and archives.
from : markfuller
25th October 2006
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Libraries can develop ‘creative reading’
Their contribution to helping young people develop creativity has been missed in the current library debate, says new Demos report
from : mollywebb
2nd August 2006
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The natural resources for a creative society
Speakers:
John Holden, Head of Culture, Demos
Sue Wikinson, MLA
Hugo Swire MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (TBC)
from : mollywebb
2nd August 2006
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The natural resources for a creative society
Speakers:
John Holden, Head of Culture, Demos
Don Foster MP, Spokesman for Culture, Media and Sport (TBC)
from : mollywebb
2nd August 2006
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The 21st Century Society: the role of museums, libraries and archives
Speakers:
John Holden, Head of Culture, Demos
Sue Wilkinson, MLA
Chris Batt, MLA
from : mollywebb
2nd August 2006
