woodmally 10 #1 Posted December 20, 2018 What is wrong with some people. I have no words to explain this. https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/volunteer-run-sheffield-library-vows-to-go-on-despite-hate-campaign-1-9501607 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fill 10 #2 Posted December 20, 2018 perhaps they are angry at not being able to read or perhaps, and far more likely, they don't understand what a library is for just exceedingly dim really but alas we don't put people away for being one of those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus 28 #3 Posted December 20, 2018 Quote: “We put posters up and somebody rips them down and we put them back up. “We also had a really keen and enthusiastic mum who put posters all around the village for a baby group for mums who might be lonely, and all those were ripped down as well.” This must be very disheartening for the volunteers after their time ,effort and commitment but is it really a vendetta against a library and the staff? I would think it is the local mindless yobs in the area. Remember what happened to them yellow OVO bikes in Sheffield. Vandalised, thrown in the river Don and generally trashed-for what reason? It certainly would not have been the uni students doing it. Mindless youths in my opinion. A few years ago I planted some Tulip bulbs in a small area of soil on the quiet road adjacent to my drive gates. The road is a cul de sac, it`s a nice area, but people walk though to access other areas. Every year without fail since the bulbs were put in the flower heads and stems are ripped off and thrown on the ground. There will always be some people that hate themselves and their life so much that their hatred comes out in destructive ways that hurt others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GOLDEN OLDIE 15 #4 Posted December 20, 2018 The people who are writing letters to the Star condemning volunteer library staff have some real grudge against them. It isn't clear exactly what they expect to happen to libraries if they aren't run by volunteers? Will the Council miraculously find the money to re-instate all the professional librarians? I somehow think not. Our local volunteer run library at Stannington which is most impressive in every way, has born the brunt of this vendetta by some nutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke 1,445 #5 Posted December 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, GOLDEN OLDIE said: The people who are writing letters to the Star condemning volunteer library staff have some real grudge against them. It isn't clear exactly what they expect to happen to libraries if they aren't run by volunteers? Will the Council miraculously find the money to re-instate all the professional librarians? I somehow think not. Our local volunteer run library at Stannington which is most impressive in every way, has born the brunt of this vendetta by some nutter. Hmmm... now I could be wrong but... if people are "writing letters to The Star" then I think it's pretty obvious by their chosen method of correspondence, that the perpetrators would appear to be of a "certain age"... ... which for some reason I find even more shocking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Janus 28 #6 Posted December 20, 2018 It'a probably both Mr Bloke. Youths ripping down the posters etc and the older adults writing in to the Star. A library, a shop, a cafe, a taxi firm whatever is in a town or village all contribute to the fabric of the community. The letter writers must be erroneously perceiving the library volunteers like a scab that crosses a picket line. How naive they must be. I have all respect for these volunteers-giving their time freely for the benefit of others, and for the benefit of the community in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat 11 #7 Posted December 20, 2018 I think this is an older person with a vendetta. I’m not sure a mindless young vandal could be bothered with this level of commitment, it’s been going on for ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kaytie 11 #8 Posted December 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said: I think this is an older person with a vendetta. I’m not sure a mindless young vandal could be bothered with this level of commitment, it’s been going on for ages. With a bit of luck, they'll die soon then! 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Daven 10 #9 Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, tinfoilhat said: I think this is an older person with a vendetta. I’m not sure a mindless young vandal could be bothered with this level of commitment, it’s been going on for ages. Clearly someone with enough time on their hands to volunteer themselves if they feel so strongly about it. Older folk aren't all sweet things - like the elderly man who called someone I know an 'ignorant t**t' in Aldi yesterday evening ! - delightful. Edited December 21, 2018 by Daven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_bloke 17 #10 Posted December 21, 2018 Most likely an ex-volunteer with a grudge against the group of people currently running the library. Bitter people are in all walks of life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tzijlstra 11 #11 Posted December 22, 2018 On 12/20/2018 at 6:49 PM, Janus said: It'a probably both Mr Bloke. Youths ripping down the posters etc and the older adults writing in to the Star. A library, a shop, a cafe, a taxi firm whatever is in a town or village all contribute to the fabric of the community. The letter writers must be erroneously perceiving the library volunteers like a scab that crosses a picket line. How naive they must be. I have all respect for these volunteers-giving their time freely for the benefit of others, and for the benefit of the community in general. Firstly, I have nothing against the volunteers themselves, they felt they were forced to take over, or lose the library. However... The focus for the council should be on investment in Sheffield's libraries, the business case is clear: creating true social hubs where everybody and anybody is welcomed to wonderful, clean, smart spaces, where the population can follow courses on digital literacy, employability, wellbeing and mindfulness. Where the lonely can go for a coffee club, local societies and politicians can hold meetings, school leavers can study for their GCSEs and NVQs and Alzheimer sufferers can take part in memory activities, where Mums can take their toddlers to learn to read, or just to have them entertained for a couple of hours. And believe it or not, to organise all that, you need well-paid, well motivated qualified specialist librarians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lindylou53 18 #12 Posted December 22, 2018 8 hours ago, tzijlstra said: Firstly, I have nothing against the volunteers themselves, they felt they were forced to take over, or lose the library. However... The focus for the council should be on investment in Sheffield's libraries, the business case is clear: creating true social hubs where everybody and anybody is welcomed to wonderful, clean, smart spaces, where the population can follow courses on digital literacy, employability, wellbeing and mindfulness. Where the lonely can go for a coffee club, local societies and politicians can hold meetings, school leavers can study for their GCSEs and NVQs and Alzheimer sufferers can take part in memory activities, where Mums can take their toddlers to learn to read, or just to have them entertained for a couple of hours. And believe it or not, to organise all that, you need well-paid, well motivated qualified specialist librarians. Most of these activities - and others - are already taking place at Stannington Library and are all well-organised and well-attended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...