July 2005
An article on libraries from the New Statesman's 'Book Business' column.

May 2005
Library Visits ‘soar’ (by 4%) says MLA. Figures show book issues continue long-term decline by 6%.

May 2005
David Lammy MP appointed Minister for Culture, including Libraries, at DCMS

April 2005
Labour Election manifesto makes policy as plain as plain: Where they offer new services like childcare, after-school education for pupils, and IT learning our libraries are successful. We will develop a strategy for the modernisation of our libraries which builds on the best, strengthens library leadership, sharpens customer focus and harnesses local popular support. We will encourage further cooperation in back-office functions and identify the best ways to improve our library infrastructure.

March 2005
Select Committee report on a ‘failing’ library service. Calls on DCMS to ‘raise its game’: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmcumeds.htm

December 2004
Minister calls for review of Library Supply Chain and overall efficiency.

26th October 2004
Deborah Orr: A Trip to the Library Should be Inspiring

25th October 2004
CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT COMMITTEE - New Inquiry: Public Libraries & Press Notice

15th October 2004
Guardian Article: Libraries hit by fall in book borrowing

2nd May 2004
The Observer

28th April 2004
Reaction to the report in:
The Guardian (Leader)

The Guardian

The Times

The Independent