Paul Ayris: Open Science Pioneer Dies at 68
Paul Ayris, influential university library leader and open science advocate, has died aged 68. He transformed UCL's library services and founded the UK's first fully open access university press.
Category : Libraries
National Year of Reading 2026 Launches to Tackle Literacy
The UK government launches the National Year of Reading 2026 with £27.5m library funding. Author Malorie Blackman backs the campaign to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
Philip Pacey: Librarian, Poet and Art Library Pioneer
Tribute to Philip Pacey, the influential art librarian, editor and poet who helped shape art librarianship and believed poetry was a tool for living.
Kilburn Library Reopens After £1.14m Refurbishment
Kilburn Library in Brent reopens on February 2 after a £1.14 million renovation addressing structural issues. The Victorian building now features digital zones, study spaces, and a modern children's area.
Authors Call for Automatic Library Cards for UK Babies
Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman back a radical plan to give every newborn a library card. The initiative aims to boost literacy and tackle inequality from birth. Read more.
State Library of Victoria job cuts spark outcry
The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.
State Library of Victoria Cuts 39 Jobs in Restructure
Melbourne's State Library of Victoria faces staff outrage as 39 positions face elimination in controversial restructure prioritising digital projects over traditional library services.
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
Australia's Mechanics' Institutes: Community Hubs Reborn
Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
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