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[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

@ElizCro @johawk00 We are quiet but always watching what happens in Axminster and Devon. And all information we found still available on our Facebook page. Worth a read. Although a depressing read.

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

“We encourage communities to think more broadly than ‘just’ a library” here’s that insulting & disingenuous “just a library” thing again, it seeks to diminish & undermine real libraries & the multi-dimensional work that real library workers have been doing for decades and more.

[Devon CC Equality @dccequality]

If you experience harassment or discrimination at work, it’s OK to say it’s not OK. That’s what we’re telling our staff here at @DevonCC https://t.co/uI6VkSCPFr

[Devon CC Equality @dccequality]

It’s important to us that everyone who works for @DevonCC is treated fairly and with dignity and respect, and if staff experience unacceptable behaviour at work, they feel able to do something about it. https://t.co/qc6b8aVCIe

[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

Thank you for sharing. https://t.co/PUerZ6DtBs

[Public Libraries News @publiclibnews]

"Libraries protected me at my most vulnerable and now I will do the same for them". A must-read article. https://t.co/UUwLTuK3r5

[Elizabeth Ash (she/her) @ElizCro]

'Pressure Is on communities over libraries' in face of cost-cutting plans in Somerset. Run them or risk losing them
https://t.co/dSfoEUGKtc
#savelibraries

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

In terms of public libraries I think we are approaching (or have crossed?) the point of no return, we’ve lost so many libraries & skilled/knowledgable library staff that I fear we’ll never get back to pre-austerity levels of provision. It’s a national disgrace.
#savelibraries

[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

@publiclibnews To be honest we thought they already had a Creative Director, or was that Head of Innovation? So hard to keep up. Be lovely to see a Head of Literacy Development post. But beggars can't be choosers.

[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

@wylie_alan We're open but not as you know it.

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

Number 2 in my series of the most depressing library notices ever.

[Elizabeth Ash (she/her) @ElizCro]

'Save our library' - Churchfield Church School joins campaign in a bid to block library closure in Somerset https://t.co/l4gZeavai7

[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

@tennisdenys Couldn't agree more.

[Support 4 Ax Library @SupportAxminLib]

@wylie_alan @janene_cox Absolutely.
It"s become a ridiculous game.
We are not fooled.

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

Austerity & Public Libraries; an opportunity or a crisis?
If you're a library user or library worker it's a crisis.
But if you're the SCL, Taskforce, ACE, a Tory, a social entrepreneur, an outsourcing fundamentalist or a transformation consultant it's an opportunity.

[Beckham Cottage @beckhamcottage]

Best #InternationalWomensDay event ever: #historygirls who care about #libraries https://t.co/hNzbTvLjhe

[Save Callington Library @CallingtonSave]

The head of library services in Cornwall says there is to be a 55% cut to the budget for libraries. #SaveOurLibraries #LibrariesMatter

[bibliophile @savelibservices]

@lmrlib @wylie_alan Ha ha now it’s considered a nice easy volunteer role for retirees 😤

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

There's a hidden mental health crisis taking place in public libraries. I'm hearing from more and more library workers suffering from stress & anxiety caused by cuts, closures & job insecurity. It's a national scandal.
#savelibraries
#iamalibraryworker

[Alan Wylie @wylie_alan]

I don't care what anyone else says or thinks calling something the 'Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge' is a terrible terrible way to introduce kids to the joys of reading and public libraries.