Save the British Library
The research and educational functions of the British Library are currently under threat. The Treasury is demanding a 7\% cut in BL expenditure which will result in: a reduction in opening hours by on... continue reading »
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"This is a resource to be proud of and of invaluable use - funding cuts would be a tragedy."
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"It is an extraordinary resource that must not be undermined."
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"The many, many services that the British Library provide far outweight the amount of public money it receives (which itself is tiny compared to many other cultural and educational service funding levels)."
"Have used the British Library for my research at university. It is a fantastic resource and should be given more funding not less!"
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"Free access to the British Library for genuine researchers is an important part of intellectual freedom in this country. The proposed cuts are a disgrace."
"If we can organise a campaign in the universities and colleges perhaps we can embarass them into changing their minds. NUS, UCU, NUJ, etc - any takers?"
"Yet another example of the government attacking the educated elite. What hope is there?"
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"Any reduction in British Library services would threaten the UK's cultural and academic future."
"The Library is part of British culture and heritage, the Olympic Games is not...."
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