By authority

The information in these pages is taken from from a variety of sources, including media reports, information sent by local authorities and from local library users.  Please contact the website if you know of anything which requires addition or amendment.

• Changes by library authority – Lists all changes reported by the media in the UK.  Changes inc. closures, budget cuts, new libraries, changes in opening hours, book-fund etc.
• List of volunteer-run libraries – Lists all libraries in the UK that are now run wholly or largely by volunteers.
• List of Library Trusts and prospective Library Trusts – Lists UK libraries now run by a Trust, Mutual or Arms Length Organisations who now run libraries on behalf of the local council.
• List of “staffless” / Open+ libraries
• List of library services that are fines-free
• Literature festivals with public library service involvement