tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957140491776029712.post4842482678671859486..comments2024-03-25T03:33:59.112-07:00Comments on Stop the privatisation of Public Libraries: GLL, Bibliotheca and Lincolnshire Libraries.Alan Wyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15663076592553652836noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957140491776029712.post-85235494729322067492013-11-08T05:49:50.181-08:002013-11-08T05:49:50.181-08:00Interesting development on several levels - if acc...Interesting development on several levels - if accurate?<br /><br />Previously Bibliotheca partnered with John Laing to deliver council services through library hubs using their "My Community" software, running on library self-service kiosks. With Laing out of the picture one might speculate that new routes to market are being sought.<br /><br />The "key card access" isn't new technology, already widely deployed to provide out of hours service/access in the education sector, and in small, remote locations in some public libraries. My fear is that some councils may see this as an opportunity to reduce staffing levels to zero in self-service locations.Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918420642135305089noreply@blogger.com