Cyclecar   24 #1 Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Went to Woodseats Library to return books and avoid a fine - closed until further notice. Will there be a moratorium?  p.s. Excellent library, nice staff, good selection. Edited March 22, 2021 by nikki-red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace*   333 #2 Posted March 18, 2020 You can renew online if it closed because of Corona I’m sure they will waive the fine it’s not your fault the library is closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23   337 #3 Posted March 18, 2020 47 minutes ago, *Wallace* said: You can renew online if it closed because of Corona I’m sure they will waive the fine it’s not your fault the library is closed. All book return dates are now automatically extended to August, with fines suspended.  Central Library is open, I'm in there now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
John   11 #4 Posted March 19, 2020    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
buddysbuddy   12 #5 Posted March 19, 2020 hi, I have just checked my account online and the books that I have out have a return date of 01/08/2020. that is a long loan time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gene   10 #6 Posted March 19, 2020 In for the long haul I guess - I received an email saying the same thing. Repeats on TV possible too.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rambler   10 #7 Posted July 7, 2020 Hello  Anyone  any idea  when the central library is re opening please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23   337 #8 Posted July 7, 2020 39 minutes ago, rambler said: Hello  Anyone  any idea  when the central library is re opening please Not specifically, but there are plans afoot to restart some library services in July...https://sheffieldnewsroom.co.uk/news/to-open-again-soon/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hello1964   23 #9 Posted October 5, 2020 It's reopened boss. Yeah true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #10 Posted October 7, 2020 It has partly re-opened, but only on certain days/times and only for an order and collect service.  As far as I know you still cannot go and browse in the main part of the library and I would presume that none of the groups are running at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tzijlstra   11 #11 Posted October 7, 2020 Our Central Library is a lovely historic building, however it was purpose built for a job that has changed significantly.  Library use has changed dramatically, folks still have this idea that a library is for borrowing books and that is it. Modern libraries offer far more than that, they are community hubs that facilitate interaction for the citizens of the community it serves.  This has been understood in more progressive councils and indeed countries - Birmingham, Newcastle, Worcester - all built to fulfil a broader function that appeals to a much more diverse audience than those looking to borrow books. Abroad the most recent example is that of Oodi Helsinki. Replacing a crumbling 1900 building for a state of the art facility in the heart of the city that draws folks into the city centre.  Library managers all over the world know that we (I am one) need better and more fit for purpose facilities to ensure libraries can continue to serve their purpose to their community in a relevant and valuable way. Unfortunately there are people in charge who just look at declining user figures and use that data as a means to shut down libraries. We have already seen a spate of that in Sheffield and it will continue to happen until the council actually unlocks a way to build a facility that appeals more widely and is more fit for purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace*   333 #12 Posted March 22, 2021 Just before the first lockdown I got several books from Manor library then lockdown hit and all libraries closed,the books were renewed by the library until last December as far as I’m aware the library is still closed. I’ve checked my account online today and it says I owe them about £60 as the books are “lost materials “ ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...