Response to Libraries NI Consultation
01 April 2010

Response to Libraries NI Consultation on Meeting the Demands For a Modern Public Library Service Within Northern Ireland - Stage 1: Greater Belfast Area

NIPSA Demonstrates Against BELB Proposals To Reduce Library Provision In Belfast
05 March 2010

At 1.30 pm on Thursday, 5 March 2009 NIPSA is holding a demonstration and lobby in advance of the Belfast E&L Board meeting

Proposed Closure of Library Headquarters, Ballynahinch
03 March 2010

As members will be aware NIPSA met with Libraries Management on Thursday last, 25 February, to discuss the ongoing situation regarding the proposed closure of Library Headquarters, Ballynahinch.

World Book Day: Protest
02 March 2010

To coincide with World Book Day on 4 March 2010, NIPSA has organised a protest outside Andersonstown Leisure Centre at 3.30pm – 4.00pm.

Libraries Campaign: Update from First Consultation Meetings
05 February 2010

As members will be aware the first 2 public consultation meetings took place in Finaghy and Cregagh Libraries on Wednesday night. While the public had very little notice of these meetings NIPSA can report that the Cregagh meeting was exceptionally well attended with approximately 100 people present.

Public Consultation Dates Released
25 January 2010

Following several requests from NIPSA, Libraries NI have now released the dates of the public consultation meetings in relation to the above Review. Libraries NI have also confirmed they are extending the consultation period from 8 to 12 weeks.

Meeting the Demands for a Modern Public Library Service: Greater Belfast Area
22 December 2009

Further to NIPSA Bulletin PO-33-09 dated 10 December 2009, I am writing to advise you of the proposed way forward in defence of library provision in the Greater Belfast area.

Strategic Review Phase 1
10 December 2009

Late this afternoon NIPSA became aware of a memo being circulated from the Chief Executive regarding the decisions taken by the Board of Libraries NI this afternoon.