Tom Watson, Abgeordneter der Labour party, weist darauf hin, dass in sieben Jahren die Buchausleihe in den britischen öffentlichen Bibliotheken um 100 Mio. zurückgegangen ist.
Woran liegt es? Medienwandel? Zu wenig digital literacy? Zu wenige maker spaces?
"Nick Poole, chief executive of Cilip, the library and information association, said there was a direct link between quality of book stock and how often they were borrowed: “Far from signalling reduced demand for books by the public, these figures show that if you slash library budgets, you reduce reading and all of the positive benefits that go with it. These cuts often target the poorest communities where people can’t afford the cost of buying books for themselves. Britain risks becoming a nation of library haves and have-nots.” (Guardian)
Das war einmal das gelobte Land reisefreudiger deutscher Bibliothekare (heute abgelöst durch Skandinavien)!
"Research shows that reading is valued as sheer pleasure, an escape from stress and a way to increase empathy with other people. God knows we need these more than ever,” said Swaffield. “On top of that, reading for pleasure is the single most important factor in giving children success in education. (Guardian)
Man sollte also auch in Deutschland aufhören, öffentliche Bibliotheken als "Medienausgabestellen" zu diffamieren...
Peter Delin
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