Sunday 19 June 2011

Croydon and Wokingham Libraries to be run by LSSI?

"LSSI, which runs 16 public library systems in five US states, is currently wooing authorities with an attractive business model that promises increased community activity and invites Starbucks to set up inside branches. LSSI has spoken to “dozens of local authorities” over the past three years and held meetings with five councils last week, with Croydon becoming the latest borough to consider a deal. LSSI’s first contract is expected to start next May in Wokingham."
Read more: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/253640/As-US-firm-seeks-to-run-beloved-institutions-are-we-at-risk-of-barbarism-As-US-firm-seeks-to-run-beloved-institutions-are-we-at-risk-of-barbarism-#ixzz1PkUgBys6

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