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Save Our Libraries Day to take place on 5 February
4 Feb 2011
Save Our Libraries Day, taking place on 5 February, is a day of action that hopes to bring greater attention to the cuts and closures facing many public library services.
The National Literacy Trust is pledging its support to the campaign, alongside the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP).
CILIP is encouraging everyone who cares about reading, literacy and libraries to use their library and tell as many people as possible to do the same.
Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust said:
“Our research shows just how important a role libraries play in supporting literacy. In the UK today one in six people struggles to read, write and communicate, which can affect their health, confidence and employability.
“The National Literacy Trust campaigns to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy. We are supporting Save Our Libraries Day and encouraging everyone to get involved and show how passionately they feel about the importance of literacy and libraries.”
Save Our Libraries Day was originally proposed by library campaigner and author Alan Gibbons. The day is not centrally organised, but provides national focus for local campaigning.
Find out more about Save Our Libraries Day on the CILIP website.
