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Public libraries services changes due to cutbacks in the United Kingdom 2012

Changes to public libraries services due to expenditure cutbacks in the United Kingdom as of November 2012

The data shows the changes made to public library services since UK governmental spending cutbacks that began after May 2010. 36% of library employees reported more activities for children and babies.

More activities for children and babies 36.3 45.3 3.7
More activities for young people 25 54.9 4.4
Other council services that have moved into the library 24.4 38.8 7.4
More job search and CV writing activities 20.5 58.5 4.6
More activities for older people 19.9 58.7 5
More activities for specific equality groups (e.g. BME communities) 9 64.1 8.7