Paul Auster died a few weeks ago and bizarrely I felt sad despite not ever reading any of his books. He felt like a writer whose passing should be marked with respect, even though my reading had neglected him. When my reading group suggested we make our way through New York Trilogy – arguably his… Continue reading Libraries and a backlist borrowing conundrum
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Not for you: a brief rant about libraries and public services
I ordered a book from the library recently. In itself it shouldn’t sound that surprising but I had to be reminded about the service itself by members of my reading group. I’m used to having the library as a place to browse but a part of me didn’t like to order books in, it felt… Continue reading Not for you: a brief rant about libraries and public services
Do we really need… Libraries
You may have seen the kerfuffle earlier this week when Leader of Walsall Council suggested that, as their libraries have been closed due to Covid this year, there was little need to reopen them. “I’m a firm believer that if we haven’t used something for the past four or five months, do we really need… Continue reading Do we really need… Libraries
National Libraries Day
It’s late, I know. My blogging has fallen off in recent weeks and I can only blame the day job workload and a stinking cold. But a quick few words because it’s National Libraries Day. My first library was a bus. A mobile library that came to the close where I lived. I on’t remember… Continue reading National Libraries Day
The joy of libraries
It’s National Libraries Day! Here are some reasons I love them: They’re one of the last places you can spend time where you aren’t being sold something. Every time I read an article talking about how libraries can diversify their income in tough times by putting in a coffee shop a small part of me… Continue reading The joy of libraries
Susan E Barsby 