Library Service Opening Hours Consultation

Final Report – November 2014

Customer Insight Team, Hull City Council

Part A Adult Survey

Total Responses:

Online 155

Paper 2220

Total 2375

Which of the following libraries have you used most often in the last 12 months?

No %

Avenues 272 11%

Bransholme 300 13%

Central 542 23%

Fred Moore 253 11%

Freedom Centre 137 6%

Gipsyville 113 5%

Greenwood Avenue 140 6%

Holderness Road CSC 109 5%

Ings 86 4%

Longhill 20 1%

Waudby 25 1%

Western 133 6%

None – Don’t Use 50 2%

No Response 195 8%

Which other libraries have you also used in the last 12 months?

Other Libraries Used in Last 12 Months Fred Freedom Greenwood Holderness MAIN LIBRARY Avenues Bransholme Central Moore Centre Gipsyville Avenue Road Ings Longhill Waudby Western None AVENUES LIBRARY - 2% 51% 6% 1% 2% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% 9% 19% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 2% - 28% 2% 3% 1% 3% 6% 8% 1% 2% 1% 36% CENTRAL LIBRARY 13% 9% - 7% 8% 6% 8% 13% 8% 2% 2% 8% 30% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 6% 2% 37% - 3% 4% 3% 1% 2% 0% 0% 5% 30% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 1% 5% 23% 0% - 0% 4% 18% 13% 1% 3% 0% 17% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 4% 0% 23% 4% 1% - 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 12% 27% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 10% 10% 44% 4% 2% 1% - 2% 5% 0% 1% 1% 20% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 0% 8% 39% 2% 11% 1% 4% - 18% 6% 6% 2% 16% INGS LIBRARY 1% 22% 37% 0% 7% 1% 2% 10% - 8% 2% 0% 23% LONGHILL LIBRARY 0% 10% 15% 0% 10% 0% 0% 10% 25% - 0% 0% 40% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 0% 4% 28% 0% 56% 0% 0% 28% 4% 0% - 0% 12% WESTERN LIBRARY 14% 4% 29% 8% 2% 17% 4% 1% 0% 1% 0% - 30%

Strong Links No Strong Links (Except With Central) - Avenue / Central - Avenue - Holderness Road / Central - Bransholme - Holderness Road / Freedom Centre - Fred Moore - Holderness Road / Ings - Gipsyville / Western Most Likely Not to Use Other Libraries - Longhill - Bransholme

Which of the following activities do you currently do at libraries?

Activity Borrow Attend Borrow CDs or Carry Out Attend Adult Children Access Other MAIN LIBRARY Books Use Computers DVDs Research Events Events Council Services Other Avenues Library 89% 40% 32% 24% 8% 14% 25% 7% Bransholme Library 82% 38% 18% 12% 3% 9% 18% 7% Central Library 72% 55% 34% 37% 15% 7% 17% 13% Fred Moore Library 92% 28% 23% 19% 10% 15% 23% 4% Freedom Centre Library 78% 45% 15% 12% 17% 17% 9% 5% Gipsyville Library 86% 55% 18% 12% 8% 18% 9% 6% Greenwood Avenue Library 85% 44% 22% 23% 7% 16% 21% 6% Holderness Road CSC Library 77% 41% 21% 17% 6% 14% 23% 6% Ings Library 86% 28% 22% 19% 15% 9% 17% 8% Longhill Library 90% 30% 35% 10% 0% 0% 10% 5% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 48% 80% 8% 12% 0% 8% 4% 0% Western Library 74% 64% 22% 14% 14% 11% 32% 5% TOTAL 81% 45% 25% 22% 10% 12% 19% 8%

Book Selection CD / DVD Rental Service Adult Events Calendar Other Avenues Avenues Central Central Fred Moore Central Freedom Centre

Computer Availability Research Materials / Support Children’s Events Calendar Central Central Gipsyville Access to Other Council Services Waudby Avenues Western Western

How often do you visit this library?

Every 2 – 3 At least Once A Few Times a Once a Year or MAIN LIBRARY Every Day At least Once a Week Weeks A Month Year Less AVENUES LIBRARY 3% 45% 32% 11% 8% 2% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 10% 47% 28% 7% 6% 2% CENTRAL LIBRARY 24% 37% 17% 10% 11% 1% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 1% 39% 42% 7% 10% 1% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 14% 36% 30% 14% 6% 1% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 9% 44% 32% 8% 5% 2% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 15% 35% 35% 8% 6% 1% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 10% 37% 33% 12% 7% 0% INGS LIBRARY 7% 53% 29% 6% 5% 0% LONGHILL LIBRARY 0% 42% 42% 5% 11% 0% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 25% 58% 8% 4% 4% 0% WESTERN LIBRARY 28% 35% 21% 9% 7% 1% TOTAL 13% 40% 28% 9% 8% 1%

Highest Regular Use High Average Low Lowest Regular Use

- Waudby - Ings - Avenues - Fred Moore - Western - Central - Longhill - Bransholme - Greenwood Avenue - Gipsyville - Freedom Centre - Holderness Road

How long does it take you to travel to this library?

Between 20 Between 30 Between 45 Less than 10 Between 10 and 20 and 30 and 45 minutes and an MAIN LIBRARY minutes minutes minutes minutes hour Over an hour AVENUES LIBRARY 52% 37% 8% 2% 0% 0% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 44% 43% 10% 1% 2% 1% CENTRAL LIBRARY 16% 37% 31% 11% 3% 2% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 51% 42% 6% 0% 0% 0% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 55% 29% 12% 2% 1% 0% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 51% 34% 12% 2% 1% 0% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 54% 34% 7% 2% 1% 2% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 32% 51% 13% 4% 0% 0% INGS LIBRARY 46% 38% 12% 0% 1% 2% LONGHILL LIBRARY 63% 26% 5% 0% 5% 0% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 67% 21% 13% 0% 0% 0% WESTERN LIBRARY 44% 41% 9% 3% 2% 1% TOTAL 40% 38% 15% 4% 1% 1%

Shortest Travel Time Short Average Long Longest Travel Time

- Waudby - Fred Moore - Avenues - Holderness Road - Central - Longhill - Freedom Centre - Gipsyville - Greenwood Avenue - Bransholme - Western - Ings

How do you usually travel to this library?

MAIN LIBRARY Walk Bus Car Cycle Taxi Motorcycle Other Avenues Library 71% 5% 15% 6% 0% 0% 3% Bransholme Library 52% 13% 32% 2% 0% 0% 1% Central Library 40% 34% 16% 8% 0% 1% 1% Fred Moore Library 46% 2% 48% 4% 0% 1% 0% Freedom Centre Library 49% 9% 31% 5% 1% 1% 4% Gipsyville Library 59% 11% 21% 9% 0% 0% 0% Greenwood Avenue Library 56% 3% 33% 5% 0% 1% 2% Holderness Road CSC Library 55% 11% 29% 3% 0% 0% 2% Ings Library 41% 5% 50% 3% 0% 0% 1% Longhill Library 53% 12% 35% 0% 0% 0% 0% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 82% 9% 5% 5% 0% 0% 0% Western Library 60% 10% 15% 12% 0% 1% 2% TOTAL 52% 14% 26% 6% 0% 1% 1%

Thinking about the library you visit most often, how would you rate each of the following? % Who Rated as Very Good or Good Choice and Computer Library Opening Look and Physical Friendliness of Knowledge Quality of Facilities MAIN LIBRARY Overall Hours Feel Location Accessibility Staff of Staff Books Avenues Library 97% 51% 82% 94% 95% 99% 95% 73% 60% Bransholme Library 97% 75% 92% 93% 95% 98% 93% 81% 66% Central Library 90% 71% 78% 88% 89% 92% 85% 78% 64% Fred Moore Library 98% 68% 94% 92% 95% 99% 97% 88% 59% Freedom Centre Library 98% 95% 92% 96% 95% 98% 96% 85% 83% Gipsyville Library 96% 81% 94% 94% 95% 100% 100% 78% 80% Greenwood Avenue Library 96% 59% 90% 91% 92% 99% 96% 85% 66% Holderness Road CSC Library 98% 78% 85% 93% 92% 98% 92% 76% 71% Ings Library 95% 51% 87% 95% 95% 96% 88% 76% 55% Longhill Library 89% 39% 88% 89% 83% 94% 94% 67% 69% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 96% 61% 78% 74% 71% 100% 96% 67% 87% Western Library 97% 43% 94% 94% 96% 96% 94% 81% 72% TOTAL 95% 67% 87% 92% 93% 97% 92% 80% 66%

Overall Look and Feel Knowledge Overall Physical Location Knowledge Gipsyville Western Gipsyville Central Waudby Ings Fred Moore Gipsyville Fred Moore Waudby Central Freedom Centre Accessibility Books Opening Hours Longhill Books Opening Hours Physical Location Freedom Centre Longhill Waudby Waudby Fred Moore Greenwood Gipsyville Accessibility Look And Feel Friendliness Computers Computers Central Waudby Central Friendliness Gipsyville Waudby Central Gipsyville Freedom Centre Highest Average Rating Lowest Average Rating Preferred Opening Days / Times

Time AVENUE BRANSHOLME CENTRAL FRED MOORE FREEDOM GIPSYVILLE Monday Morning (9 – 12) 31% 37% 26% 33% 30% 32% Monday Lunch (12 – 2) 11% 10% 14% 10% 8% 12% Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) 22% 26% 21% 26% 20% 27% Monday Early Evening (5 – 7) 10% 11% 13% 12% 12% 9% Monday Late Evening (7 – 9) 9% 5% 6% 4% 7% 4% Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) 24% 34% 23% 26% 25% 27% Tuesday Lunch (12 – 2) 10% 11% 14% 11% 7% 14% Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 22% 29% 21% 27% 22% 21% Tuesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 12% 13% 13% 12% 12% 11% Tuesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 5% 5% 5% 6% 6% Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) 29% 31% 25% 28% 21% 29% Wednesday Lunch (12 – 2) 12% 10% 14% 12% 7% 7% Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 28% 20% 25% 23% 24% Wednesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 13% 12% 13% 11% 9% 6% Wednesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 8% 5% 6% 5% 7% 4% Thursday Morning (9 – 12) 22% 34% 23% 31% 23% 31% Thursday Lunch (12 – 2) 10% 11% 14% 11% 9% 8% Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) 23% 30% 21% 28% 21% 27% Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) 13% 13% 13% 13% 9% 8% Thursday Late Evening (7 – 9) 8% 4% 6% 6% 7% 5% Friday Morning (9 – 12) 26% 33% 23% 28% 23% 30% Friday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 12% 13% 10% 9% 11% Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 30% 20% 27% 25% 30% Friday Early Evening (5 – 7) 13% 13% 12% 13% 6% 6% Friday Late Evening (7 – 9) 8% 5% 6% 4% 6% 5% Saturday Morning (9 – 12) 33% 34% 23% 30% 15% 26% Saturday Lunch (12 – 2) 14% 12% 13% 11% 7% 13% Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) 19% 20% 14% 20% 17% 21% Saturday Early Evening (5 – 7) 10% 6% 7% 8% 5% 5% Saturday Late Evening (7 – 9) 4% 3% 1% 2% 3% 4% Sunday Morning (9 – 12) 9% 6% 10% 4% 8% 12% Sunday Lunch (12 – 2) 4% 3% 8% 3% 4% 6% Sunday Afternoon (2 – 5) 11% 8% 8% 8% 11% 5% Sunday Early Evening (5 – 7) 4% 2% 3% 6% 4% 3% Sunday Late Evening (7 – 9) 4% 2% 1% 1% 2% 3% No Preference 30% 27% 27% 28% 28% 32%

HOLDERNESS WAUDBY WESTERN Time GREENWOOD RD INGS LONGHILL Monday Morning (9 – 12) 41% 43% 24% 45% 28% 32% Monday Lunch (12 – 2) 6% 20% 8% 10% 28% 8% Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) 19% 23% 9% 5% 20% 20% Monday Early Evening (5 – 7) 10% 9% 7% 5% 12% 8% Monday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 4% 5% 0% 4% 6% Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) 34% 35% 16% 20% 24% 29% Tuesday Lunch (12 – 2) 10% 19% 5% 10% 20% 8% Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 21% 10% 20% 20% 16% Tuesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 11% 10% 10% 10% 20% 8% Tuesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 4% 5% 0% 4% 4% Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) 34% 39% 23% 30% 32% 29% Wednesday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 20% 7% 10% 24% 8% Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 19% 8% 0% 24% 20% Wednesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 9% 7% 9% 5% 16% 6% Wednesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 4% 3% 0% 4% 4% Thursday Morning (9 – 12) 32% 37% 16% 30% 20% 31% Thursday Lunch (12 – 2) 11% 21% 10% 10% 28% 8% Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) 25% 22% 9% 25% 16% 19% Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) 11% 7% 12% 15% 20% 5% Thursday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 5% 7% 0% 4% 2% Friday Morning (9 – 12) 33% 41% 27% 30% 28% 30% Friday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 19% 9% 15% 24% 8% Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 22% 9% 5% 24% 17% Friday Early Evening (5 – 7) 8% 6% 7% 0% 12% 5% Friday Late Evening (7 – 9) 4% 3% 7% 0% 4% 2% Saturday Morning (9 – 12) 26% 32% 26% 15% 20% 19% Saturday Lunch (12 – 2) 11% 19% 6% 5% 20% 9% Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) 16% 16% 6% 5% 16% 11% Saturday Early Evening (5 – 7) 3% 4% 3% 0% 0% 2% Saturday Late Evening (7 – 9) 2% 4% 3% 0% 4% 1% Sunday Morning (9 – 12) 11% 8% 5% 0% 16% 7% Sunday Lunch (12 – 2) 4% 4% 1% 5% 4% 2% Sunday Afternoon (2 – 5) 4% 5% 5% 5% 12% 5% Sunday Early Evening (5 – 7) 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 2% Sunday Late Evening (7 – 9) 2% 3% 3% 0% 4% 1% No Preference 27% 32% 36% 60% 8% 47%

Do you know where your nearest alternative local library is? Would you find it easy to access your nearest alternative local library?

Know where library is? Find it easy to access? MAIN LIBRARY Yes No Yes No Avenues Library 82% 18% 38% 62% Bransholme Library 68% 32% 33% 68% Central Library 79% 21% 64% 36% Fred Moore Library 72% 28% 35% 65% Freedom Centre Library 78% 22% 52% 48% Gipsyville Library 84% 16% 45% 55% Greenwood Avenue Library 74% 26% 41% 59% Holderness Road CSC Library 84% 16% 44% 56% Ings Library 86% 14% 47% 53% Longhill Library 84% 16% 25% 75% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 91% 9% 57% 43% Western Library 90% 10% 48% 52% TOTAL 78% 22% 46% 54%

Sensitive to Closure – High number of users don’t know where nearest alternative is and would find it hard to access:

- Bransholme - Fred Moore

If the library you currently use most often was not available, or not open at times convenient to you, which other options would you consider in order to access library services in future?

Ask someone Use nearest Visit central to borrow on Use housebound Use online Stop using libraries MAIN LIBRARY alternative library my behalf service service altogether Avenues Library 34% 63% 11% 3% 5% 29% Bransholme Library 37% 39% 8% 3% 8% 38% Central Library 60% 43% 7% 2% 13% 19% Fred Moore Library 45% 45% 5% 4% 9% 33% Freedom Centre Library 58% 29% 6% 5% 5% 22% Gipsyville Library 44% 22% 5% 3% 10% 40% Greenwood Avenue Library 45% 45% 7% 6% 11% 31% Holderness Road CSC Library 46% 38% 5% 1% 1% 36% Ings Library 61% 40% 11% 2% 12% 27% Longhill Library 45% 15% 25% 15% 5% 35% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 78% 30% 0% 0% 4% 17% Western Library 40% 31% 8% 4% 7% 36% TOTAL 48% 42% 7% 3% 9% 29%

Sensitive to Closure – High number of users would stop using libraries: - Bransholme - Gipsyville Not Sensitive to Closure – High number of users would find alternative: - Avenues (Users would visit central or ask someone to borrow on behalf) - Central (Users would use nearest alternative library or use online service) - Freedom (Users would use nearest alternative library) - Ings (Users would use nearest alternative library) - Longhill (Users would ask someone to borrow on behalf or use housebound service) - Waudby (Users would use nearest alternative library) Which of the following would you prefer? There are a number of libraries throughout the country operated by local groups and communities. Is that something you could see successfully operating in your community?

Local community run libraries would be Preference successful Fewer libraries Keep same number of with at least libraries with reduced current opening MAIN LIBRARY opening hours hours Yes No Avenues Library 88% 12% 38% 62% Bransholme Library 75% 25% 40% 60% Central Library 66% 34% 48% 52% Fred Moore Library 88% 12% 34% 66% Freedom Centre Library 90% 10% 58% 42% Gipsyville Library 87% 13% 47% 53% Greenwood Avenue Library 88% 12% 37% 63% Holderness Road CSC Library 86% 14% 31% 69% Ings Library 89% 11% 32% 68% Longhill Library 88% 12% 42% 58% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 90% 10% 38% 62% Western Library 75% 25% 23% 77% TOTAL 80% 20% 40% 60%

Users of all libraries would prefer to keep same number of libraries with reduced opening hours. - This is felt particularly strongly by users of Avenues, Fred Moore, Freedom and Greenwood Avenue libraries. - This is felt less strongly by users of Central library. Users of most libraries do not think local community run libraries would be successful. - This is felt particularly strongly by users of Western library. - The notable exceptions are users of Freedom Centre library where the majority do think they would be a success. PEOPLE WHO DONT USE LIBRARY CURRENTLY:

Reasons for Not Using (Web Only: 7 Responses)

% I do not know where my local library is 14% It is not easy for me to get to a library - Libraries are not open at times that are convenient to me 29% The buildings are not easy for me to use e.g. because I use a wheelchair or have a child in a pram - I prefer to buy my own books / CDs / DVDs / games 71% I prefer to download or stream my books / music / films and TV / games online - The range of books / CDs / DVDs / games in libraries is limited 29% It is always difficult to access a computer / they are always in use - Library staff are unhelpful 14% I'm not aware of the range of services on offer at the library 29% I am worried about my personal safety when using the library - Other -

Preferred Opening Hours (Web and Paper: 20 Responses):

MOST: Afternoon (2PM – 5 PM): Monday to Friday No Preference

LEAST: Lunchtime (12 – 2PM): Monday to Friday Early and Late Evening (5PM – 9PM): Sunday

Demographics

MAIN LIBRARY Male Female No Response Under 18 18 – 29 30 – 45 46 – 64 65 + No Response Avenues Library 32% 57% 11% 1% 4% 22% 31% 25% 17% Bransholme Library 31% 63% 6% 3% 9% 17% 28% 34% 9% Central Library 51% 40% 9% 1% 18% 21% 30% 17% 13% Fred Moore Library 30% 62% 8% 1% 5% 16% 21% 45% 11% Freedom Centre Library 26% 67% 7% 4% 12% 24% 23% 25% 12% Gipsyville Library 33% 59% 8% 4% 17% 21% 27% 17% 14% Greenwood Avenue Library 38% 56% 6% 0% 14% 21% 29% 24% 11% Holderness Road CSC Library 36% 60% 5% 2% 13% 16% 36% 23% 11% Ings Library 38% 53% 8% 1% 5% 12% 24% 42% 16% Longhill Library 15% 70% 15% 5% 5% 5% 30% 35% 20% Don’t Use libraries 40% 54% 6% 0% 26% 16% 36% 8% 14% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 44% 48% 8% 0% 28% 24% 24% 8% 16% Western Library 34% 34% 32% 2% 5% 16% 29% 14% 36% TOTAL 37% 54% 9% 2% 11% 19% 28% 26% 14%

Limited Limited A White Other Non White No Response MAIN LIBRARY A Little Lot Not Limited No Response British White Avenues Library 17% 7% 62% 14% 82% 3% 1% 14% Bransholme Library 21% 11% 59% 9% 91% 1% 0% 8% Central Library 14% 7% 67% 12% 76% 3% 11% 11% Fred Moore Library 18% 8% 64% 9% 92% 0% 0% 8% Freedom Centre Library 19% 9% 61% 12% 85% 4% 1% 10% Gipsyville Library 11% 12% 65% 13% 79% 4% 2% 15% Greenwood Avenue Library 16% 11% 64% 9% 81% 3% 6% 10% Holderness Road CSC Library 15% 6% 72% 8% 88% 2% 0% 10% Ings Library 19% 16% 52% 13% 83% 0% 1% 16% Longhill Library 15% 10% 50% 25% 65% 0% 0% 35% Don’t Use Libraries 8% 8% 76% 8% 82% 6% 4% 8% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 24% 4% 60% 12% 84% 0% 4% 12% Western Library 15% 3% 33% 49% 43% 2% 8% 48% TOTAL 16% 8% 62% 14% 81% 2% 4% 13%

Part B Young Persons Survey

Total Responses:

Online 365

Paper 4

Total 369

Which of the following libraries have you used most often in the last 12 months?

No %

Avenues 33 9%

Bransholme 26 7%

Central 48 13%

Fred Moore 31 8%

Freedom Centre 26 7%

Gipsyville 15 4%

Greenwood Avenue 32 9%

Holderness Road CSC 11 3%

Ings 55 15%

Longhill 2 1%

Waudby 2 1%

Western 67 18%

None – Don’t Use 5 1%

No Response 16 4%

NB: Due to the particularly small sample sizes at Longhill and Waudby libraries – results reported for these libraries are subject to significant confidence intervals and therefore not reliable. These libraries are not included in any detailed analysis.

Which other libraries have you also used in the last 12 months?

Other Libraries Used in Last 12 Months Fred Freedom Greenwood Holderness MAIN LIBRARY Avenues Bransholme Central Moore Centre Gipsyville Avenue Road Ings Longhill Waudby Western None AVENUES LIBRARY - 3% 45% 3% 9% 6% 6% 6% 0% 0% 0% 18% 12% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 0% - 15% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 8% 12% 0% 0% 42% CENTRAL LIBRARY 0% 6% - 0% 2% 2% 13% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 35% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 10% 3% 29% - 0% 0% 3% 0% 3% 0% 0% 6% 26% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 0% 0% 8% 0% - 4% 0% 4% 8% 0% 0% 0% 27% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% - 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7% 33% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 6% 6% 25% 0% 0% 0% - 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 44% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% - 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% INGS LIBRARY 0% 2% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% - 2% 0% 2% 36% LONGHILL LIBRARY 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% - 0% 0% 50% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% - 0% 50% WESTERN LIBRARY 4% 1% 6% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% - 36%

Which of the following activities do you currently do at libraries?

Activity Borrow CDs or Info for Study MAIN LIBRARY Borrow Books Use Computers DVDs / Homework Craft / Story time Other Avenues Library 91% 42% 33% 30% 0% 0% Bransholme Library 92% 58% 8% 35% 0% 0% Central Library 71% 42% 21% 31% 0% 0% Fred Moore Library 97% 26% 29% 42% 3% 3% Freedom Centre Library 73% 73% 15% 12% 0% 0% Gipsyville Library 80% 73% 13% 27% 0% 0% Greenwood Avenue Library 91% 69% 19% 16% 0% 3% Holderness Road CSC Library 91% 82% 0% 64% 0% 0% Ings Library 89% 69% 35% 36% 0% 0% Longhill Library 100% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% Waudby Library 50% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% Western Library 91% 73% 9% 39% 0% 0% TOTAL 86% 60% 20% 32% 0% 1%

Book Selection CD / DVD Rental Service Children’s Events Calendar Ings Fred Moore

Computer Availability Study / Homework Materials Other Western Holderness Road

How often do you visit this library?

Every 2 – 3 At least Once A Few Times a Once a Year or MAIN LIBRARY Every Day At least Once a Week Weeks A Month Year Less AVENUES LIBRARY 3% 36% 15% 45% 0% 0% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 15% 31% 23% 8% 19% 4% CENTRAL LIBRARY 24% 26% 31% 12% 5% 2% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 6% 42% 39% 3% 10% 0% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 28% 28% 28% 4% 8% 4% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 27% 33% 20% 7% 13% 0% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 27% 50% 13% 3% 7% 0% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 27% 55% 9% 9% 0% 0% INGS LIBRARY 34% 34% 25% 4% 0% 4% LONGHILL LIBRARY 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% WESTERN LIBRARY 22% 45% 22% 11% 2% 0% TOTAL 21% 38% 23% 11% 5% 1%

Highest Regular Use High Average Low Lowest Regular Use

- Holderness Road - Ings - Gipsyville - Fred Moore - Bransholme - Greenwood Avenue - Freedom Centre - Avenues - Western - Central

How long does it take you to travel to this library?

Between 20 Between 30 Between 45 Less than 10 Between 10 and 20 and 30 and 45 minutes and an MAIN LIBRARY minutes minutes minutes minutes hour Over an hour AVENUES LIBRARY 66% 28% 7% 0% 0% 0% BRANSHOLME LIBRARY 68% 16% 8% 8% 0% 0% CENTRAL LIBRARY 23% 39% 18% 14% 7% 0% FRED MOORE LIBRARY 80% 17% 0% 0% 3% 0% FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY 91% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY 60% 33% 7% 0% 0% 0% GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY 71% 16% 6% 3% 3% 0% HOLDERNESS ROAD CSC LIBRARY 70% 20% 10% 0% 0% 0% INGS LIBRARY 76% 10% 0% 0% 14% 0% LONGHILL LIBRARY 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% WAUDBY LIBRARY (ISAAC NEWTON) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% WESTERN LIBRARY 69% 29% 0% 2% 0% 0% TOTAL 66% 21% 6% 3% 4% 0%

Shortest Travel Time Short Average Long Longest Travel Time

- Freedom - Fred Moore - Holderness - Central - Western - Avenues - Gipsyville - Greenwood - Bransholme - Ings

How do you usually travel to this library?

MAIN LIBRARY Walk Bus Car Cycle Taxi Motorcycle Other Avenues Library 69% 0% 15% 15% 0% 0% 0% Bransholme Library 65% 4% 26% 4% 0% 0% 0% Central Library 45% 28% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% Fred Moore Library 60% 0% 28% 12% 0% 0% 0% Freedom Centre Library 89% 0% 5% 5% 0% 0% 0% Gipsyville Library 64% 0% 18% 18% 0% 0% 0% Greenwood Avenue Library 74% 4% 15% 7% 0% 0% 0% Holderness Road CSC Library 78% 0% 22% 0% 0% 0% 0% Ings Library 83% 0% 11% 7% 0% 0% 0% Longhill Library 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Western Library 83% 2% 2% 14% 0% 0% 0% TOTAL 72% 5% 15% 8% 0% 0% 0%

Thinking about the library you visit most often, how would you rate each of the following? % Who Rated as Very Good or Good Knowledge / Has the Computer Library Opening Nice Place Friendliness of Helpfulness books You Facilities MAIN LIBRARY Overall Hours To Visit Easy to Visit Staff of Staff Need Avenues Library 97% 53% 97% 91% 94% 97% 72% 72% Bransholme Library 96% 85% 92% 96% 92% 92% 81% 75% Central Library 91% 77% 87% 89% 91% 91% 67% 65% Fred Moore Library 100% 58% 100% 97% 100% 100% 100% 72% Freedom Centre Library 96% 75% 91% 96% 100% 100% 74% 86% Gipsyville Library 75% 67% 100% 93% 100% 100% 75% 92% Greenwood Avenue Library 97% 65% 94% 94% 97% 100% 90% 76% Holderness Road CSC Library 82% 64% 91% 100% 91% 91% 82% 82% Ings Library 95% 66% 92% 93% 93% 91% 82% 81% Longhill Library 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Waudby Library 100% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% Western Library 97% 65% 98% 100% 95% 100% 86% 83% TOTAL 95% 67% 94% 94% 95% 96% 81% 78%

Overall Nice Place Knowledge Overall Easy to Visit Knowledge Western Western Western Gipsyville Central Central Fred Moore Holderness Road Gipsyville Friendliness Books Books Opening Hours Central Gipsyville Opening Hours Easy to Visit Fred Moore Greenwood Ave Central Freedom Centre Western Western Avenues Bransholme Computers Central Friendliness Computers Nice Place Western Gipsyville Freedom Centre Central Central Holderness Road Highest Average Rating Lowest Average Rating Preferred Opening Days / Times

Time AVENUE BRANSHOLME CENTRAL FRED MOORE FREEDOM GIPSYVILLE Monday Morning (9 – 12) 21% 27% 21% 29% 12% 13% Monday Lunch (12 – 2) 15% 15% 10% 10% 15% 0% Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) 21% 42% 15% 23% 19% 13% Monday Early Evening (5 – 7) 21% 19% 15% 13% 8% 20% Monday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 4% 4% 10% 0% 0% Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) 6% 19% 15% 26% 19% 7% Tuesday Lunch (12 – 2) 15% 15% 17% 6% 4% 7% Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 30% 42% 13% 29% 19% 13% Tuesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 18% 23% 8% 19% 8% 20% Tuesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 4% 6% 10% 4% 7% Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) 9% 19% 17% 23% 8% 7% Wednesday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 19% 17% 0% 19% 0% Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 24% 42% 15% 35% 12% 7% Wednesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 18% 27% 21% 10% 12% 13% Wednesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 8% 4% 6% 0% 7% Thursday Morning (9 – 12) 6% 23% 17% 23% 15% 7% Thursday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 19% 13% 3% 12% 0% Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) 27% 46% 17% 32% 15% 20% Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) 27% 15% 15% 23% 8% 20% Thursday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 8% 6% 13% 0% 0% Friday Morning (9 – 12) 15% 31% 15% 26% 8% 13% Friday Lunch (12 – 2) 12% 12% 13% 6% 4% 0% Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) 18% 42% 21% 32% 19% 13% Friday Early Evening (5 – 7) 21% 23% 17% 19% 12% 20% Friday Late Evening (7 – 9) 12% 4% 2% 16% 4% 0% Saturday Morning (9 – 12) 18% 42% 15% 26% 23% 13% Saturday Lunch (12 – 2) 18% 19% 23% 16% 8% 7% Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) 30% 27% 19% 39% 4% 13% Saturday Early Evening (5 – 7) 15% 12% 13% 16% 8% 7% Saturday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 4% 6% 10% 0% 0% Sunday Morning (9 – 12) 12% 12% 6% 6% 12% 13% Sunday Lunch (12 – 2) 3% 12% 13% 13% 12% 0% Sunday Afternoon (2 – 5) 12% 15% 13% 19% 8% 0% Sunday Early Evening (5 – 7) 3% 0% 8% 13% 4% 13% Sunday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 4% 6% 6% 0% 0% No Preference 33% 15% 31% 26% 35% 47%

HOLDERNESS WAUDBY WESTERN Time GREENWOOD RD INGS LONGHILL Monday Morning (9 – 12) 22% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9% Monday Lunch (12 – 2) 16% 0% 4% 0% 0% 9% Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) 34% 45% 40% 0% 50% 52% Monday Early Evening (5 – 7) 16% 36% 20% 50% 0% 18% Monday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) 22% 9% 5% 0% 0% 10% Tuesday Lunch (12 – 2) 19% 0% 15% 0% 0% 9% Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 31% 36% 29% 0% 50% 45% Tuesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 16% 18% 27% 50% 0% 16% Tuesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) 19% 0% 9% 0% 0% 9% Wednesday Lunch (12 – 2) 9% 0% 11% 0% 0% 9% Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) 34% 55% 33% 0% 0% 42% Wednesday Early Evening (5 – 7) 16% 18% 16% 50% 0% 15% Wednesday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Thursday Morning (9 – 12) 16% 9% 9% 0% 0% 13% Thursday Lunch (12 – 2) 16% 0% 7% 0% 0% 10% Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) 28% 36% 18% 0% 50% 49% Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) 13% 27% 27% 50% 0% 16% Thursday Late Evening (7 – 9) 6% 0% 4% 0% 0% 3% Friday Morning (9 – 12) 16% 9% 15% 0% 0% 9% Friday Lunch (12 – 2) 13% 0% 2% 0% 0% 6% Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) 38% 18% 29% 0% 50% 34% Friday Early Evening (5 – 7) 16% 27% 24% 50% 0% 22% Friday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 9% 2% 0% 0% 0% Saturday Morning (9 – 12) 16% 18% 16% 0% 50% 33% Saturday Lunch (12 – 2) 13% 9% 18% 0% 0% 27% Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) 34% 27% 15% 0% 0% 19% Saturday Early Evening (5 – 7) 9% 9% 18% 0% 0% 10% Saturday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 1% Sunday Morning (9 – 12) 6% 9% 4% 0% 0% 6% Sunday Lunch (12 – 2) 16% 9% 5% 0% 0% 9% Sunday Afternoon (2 – 5) 19% 18% 13% 0% 0% 6% Sunday Early Evening (5 – 7) 13% 18% 24% 0% 0% 7% Sunday Late Evening (7 – 9) 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Preference 16% 18% 27% 50% 50% 15%

If the library you currently use most often was not available, or not open at times convenient to you, which other options would you consider in order to access library services in future?

Ask someone to borrow on my MAIN LIBRARY Use another library Visit central library behalf Stop using libraries altogether Avenues Library 36% 39% 3% 48% Bransholme Library 46% 31% 12% 42% Central Library 42% 25% 2% 25% Fred Moore Library 52% 23% 10% 39% Freedom Centre Library 46% 15% 12% 27% Gipsyville Library 53% 7% 7% 27% Greenwood Avenue Library 19% 22% 9% 28% Holderness Road CSC Library 27% 36% 27% 18% Ings Library 33% 16% 18% 44% Longhill Library 0% 0% 50% 50% Waudby Library 0% 0% 0% 50% Western Library 27% 6% 7% 58% TOTAL 36% 20% 10% 40%

Sensitive to Closure – High number of users would stop using libraries: - Western Not Sensitive to Closure – High number of users would find alternative: - Avenues (Users would visit central)

Do you know where your nearest alternative local library is? Which of the following would you prefer?

Know where library is? Preference? Keep same number of Fewer libraries with at libraries with reduced least current opening MAIN LIBRARY Yes No opening hours hours Avenues Library 73% 27% 83% 17% Bransholme Library 75% 25% 61% 39% Central Library 75% 25% 49% 51% Fred Moore Library 67% 33% 90% 10% Freedom Centre Library 60% 40% 57% 43% Gipsyville Library 71% 29% 67% 33% Greenwood Avenue Library 69% 31% 63% 37% Holderness Road CSC Library 64% 36% 80% 20% Ings Library 61% 39% 77% 23% Longhill Library 50% 50% 100% 0% Waudby Library 0% 100% 100% 0% Western Library 45% 55% 85% 15% TOTAL 63% 37% 73% 27%

Users of most libraries know where their nearest alternative library is. The only significant exceptions are users of Western library.

Users of most libraries would prefer to keep same number of libraries with reduced opening hours. - This is felt particularly strongly by users of Fred Moore and Western libraries. - The significant exceptions are users of Central library who tend more towards fewer libraries with at least current opening hours.

Demographics

MAIN LIBRARY Boy Girl No Response 0 – 4 5 – 9 10 – 14 15 – 19 20 + No Response Avenues Library 39% 55% 6% 6% 24% 21% 3% 27% 18% Bransholme Library 27% 69% 4% 8% 19% 50% 0% 12% 12% Central Library 50% 23% 27% 4% 8% 19% 27% 13% 29% Fred Moore Library 33% 60% 7% 0% 45% 45% 0% 0% 10% Freedom Centre Library 19% 65% 15% 0% 8% 73% 4% 0% 15% Gipsyville Library 40% 40% 20% 0% 20% 47% 0% 7% 27% Greenwood Avenue Library 28% 59% 13% 3% 48% 26% 3% 6% 13% Holderness Road CSC Library 36% 64% 0% 9% 18% 73% 0% 0% 0% Ings Library 16% 51% 33% 0% 16% 44% 0% 5% 35% Longhill Library 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% 0% Don’t Use libraries 20% 60% 20% 0% 0% 80% 0% 0% 20% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 100% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% Western Library 34% 61% 4% 1% 28% 61% 4% 0% 4% TOTAL 32% 53% 15% 3% 23% 44% 5% 7% 17%

White White Asian / Asian Black / Black Mixed / No Response MAIN LIBRARY British Other British British Multiple Other Avenues Library 52% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 42% Bransholme Library 73% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 23% Central Library 42% 2% 4% 0% 0% 2% 50% Fred Moore Library 70% 3% 0% 0% 0% 3% 23% Freedom Centre Library 58% 12% 0% 4% 4% 0% 23% Gipsyville Library 40% 0% 7% 0% 0% 13% 40% Greenwood Avenue Library 48% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 42% Holderness Road CSC Library 64% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 36% Ings Library 33% 0% 0% 4% 0% 2% 62% Longhill Library 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Don’t Use Libraries 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 20% Waudby Library (Isaac Newton) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% Western Library 15% 1% 3% 7% 3% 0% 70% TOTAL 43% 2% 1% 3% 1% 3% 47%

Part C Opening Hours Analysis

Avenues

Adult Children Saturday Morning (9 – 12) No Preference Monday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) No Preference Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5)

Bransholme

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5)

Central

Adult Children No Preference No Preference Monday Morning (9 – 12) Saturday Lunch (12 – 2) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Early Evening (5 – 7) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Morning (9 – 12)

Fred Moore

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) No Preference Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5)

Freedom

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) No Preference No Preference Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Lunch (12 – 2) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5)

Gipsyville

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) No Preference No Preference Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Early Evenings (5 – 7) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Early Evenings (5 – 7) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Early Evenings (5 – 7) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Early Evenings (5 – 7) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12)

Greenwood

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Saturday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) No Preference Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12)

Holderness Road

Adult Children Monday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Early Evenings (5 – 7) No Preference Saturday Morning (9 – 12)

Ings

Adult Children No Preference Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Saturday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Monday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Early Evening (5 – 7) No Preference Tuesday Early Evening (5 – 7)

Longhill

Adult Children No Preference Monday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5)

Waudby

Adult Children Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Monday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Lunch (12 – 2)

Western

Adult Children No Preference Monday Afternoon (2 – 5) Monday Morning (9 – 12) Thursday Afternoon (2 – 5) Thursday Morning (9 – 12) Tuesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Friday Morning (9 – 12) Wednesday Afternoon (2 – 5) Wednesday Morning (9 – 12) Friday Afternoon (2 – 5) Tuesday Morning (9 – 12) Saturday Morning (9 – 12)

OPEN RESPONSES

ADULT SURVEY

(1) YES DO NOT PURCHASE THAT AIRCRAFT CARRIER! (2). STOP WASTING MONEY ON TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE OUTLYING DISTRICTS. (YES) STOP WASTING MONEY ON THE ("CITY OF CULTURE") MORE SO ROUND THE TOWN CENTR.E LOTS OF THINGS NEED FIXING BUT TO MENTION A FEW PAVEMENTS, ROADS, ALSO, WHERE I LIVE NO WASTE BINS, COME & SEE FOR YOUR SELVES INSTEAD OF SITTING IN YOUR COUNCIL OFFICES LIKE THIS GOVERMENT WHAT IS IN, THEY HAVE MONEY TO WASTE WHEN IT SUITS THEIR PURPOSE OR TO IMPRESS THE PUBLIC KEEP US QUIET. WE ARE VERY FOOLISH PEOPLE TO BELIEVE ALL THE MPS TELL US. A CASE OF THE RICH PEOPLE GET RICHER WE ARE THE POOREST PEOPLE WHO JUST PAY (POLL TAX & TAXES) J. E. WATSON * CHARITY EVENTS * CHARGE A LITTLE MORE FOR ORDERING BOOKS ETC. * EVERYONE PAYS £1 MORE A YEAR FOR COUNCIL TAX * ITS TRICKY BECAUSE IF YOU CLOSE LIBRARIES THEN CHILDREN AND ISOLATED ADULTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS ANOTHER LIBRARY & WOULD BE NEGATIVE ON A CHILD'S READING DEVELOPMENT & ADULTS ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY. *IF LIBRARIES OPERATE AT LESS HOURS THEN PLEASE CONSIDER WORKING PARENTS/ADULTS - SATURDAYS MORNINGS AT INGS ALLOWS ME TO BRING MY DAUGHTER TO CHOOSE & READ BOOKS TOGETHER - WE DON'T COME EVERY WEEK SO COULD OPEN A COUPLE OF SATS A MONTH? WE ENJOY COMING TO LIBRARY ON SATS. 1 RE Q12. LOADED QUESTION I WOULD PREFER LONGER OPENING OF SAME NUMBER OF LIBRARIES. 2 SAVE MONEY ELSEWHERE , LIBRARIES ARE IMPORTANT FOR KNOWLEDGE & RECREATION GET RID OF WASTE ON THINGS LIKE SHERIFF OF HULL, COUNCILLORS EXPENSES AND GENERAL OVER HEADS 1) I SUGGEST LOOKING AT POSSIBILITY OF LOCAL GROUPS COMMUNITY LIBRARIES IN PARTICULAR AREAS 2) GREENWOOD LIBRARY IS USED BY ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND IS NEARLY ALWAYS BUSY! 3) THERE ARE OTHER AREAS OF COUNCIL ACTIVITY WHERE SAVINGS COULD BE MADE! 1) I WOULDN'T MIND A LOCAL GROUP/COMMUNITY ASSISTING IN THE RUNNING OF THE LIBRARY SAY WITH AT LEAST ONE PROFESSIONAL ON DUTY. 2) IF THERE WASN'T A LIBRARY IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD I WOULD CERTANILY USE THE LIBRARY LESS. 3) I USE THE HULL COLLEGE LIBRARY A LOT MAINLY BECAUSE SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF COMPUTERS I DONT FIND THE SPECIALIST BOOKS THAT I WOULD BORROW ARE AVAILABLE. 1) IF HOURS ARE CUT TO MUCH I WOULD USE EAST YORKSHIRE LIBRARYS, 2) I HAVE AN AUTISTIC SON THAT LOVES THE LIBRARY BUT HATES CROWDS. SO I LIKE TO GO TO THE SMALLER ONES WITH HIM WHERE HE IS MORE CONTENT. 1) REDUCE SPENDING ON "POPULAR" FICTION WHICH PEOPLE WOULD OTHERWISE BUY. 2) CONSIDER MODEST CHARGE FOR COMPUTER ACCESS (TOPPER SESSION) 3) EXPAND FAMILY HISTORY SERVICES, FOR A MODEST CHARGE. 1) SACK HALF THE COUNCIL, AND SAVE THE MONEY THAT WAY, 2) THE MONEY COMES FROM THE PEOPLE OF HULL, THROUGH RATES, NOT THE COUNCIL 1) WHO DECIDED IN £415K. IF IT WAS AN ACCOUNTANT, FINE HIM/HER AND GET SOMEONE WHO CAN USE THE BACK OF AN ENVELOPE TO REALLOCATE THE COSTS BUT HE HAS INCLUDED OVERHEADS WITH NO RELATIONSHIP TO THE LIBRARY SERVICE. 2) REDUCE COUNCIL FROM. 50+ TO 25+ 3) GET RID OF MANDELSON AND BOTTOMLEY. IF WE COULD DO WITHOUT THE ROLE'S FOR OVER 30YEARS WHY RESTART THEM? 4) PERHAPS OPENING FOR FEWER DAYS OR WITH FEWER STAFF 5) LOOK AT GUILDHALL AND REDUCE STAFF 1) YOU USED MY IDEA OF CHARGING 50P TO ORDER BOOKS INCREASE TO £1.00 2) INCREASE RATES BY 1P OR What IS REQUIRED 3) SELL THE OTHER K.C. SHARES. 4) SELL THE K C STADIUM TO DR ALAM 1. BY REDUCING THE VERY LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS PEOPLE CAN BORROW AT ANY ONE TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO LOSE BOOKS AND BE NEGLECTFUL ABOUT RETURNING BOOKS 2. BE MORE STRICT ABOUT FINES AND PENALTIES WHEN PEOPLE DONT RETURN BOOKS WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD. 1. IMPPROVED EFFICIENCY - REVIEW COST OF OVERHEADS, CUTBACKS AND EXTERNAL SERVICES. NEGOTIATE MORE FAVOURABLE CONTRACTS 2. REVIEW WASTE & NON ESSENTIAL SERVICES. WHERE BUDGET COULD BE BETTER SPENT. CONSIDER INCREASING THE COST OF FINES ON LOANS/DVD RENTAL. 4. CONSIDER FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES / REVENUE GENERATION ACTIVITIES E.G. AN EVENING TALK, INVITING SPEAKES TO GIVE UP THEIR TIME 5. CONSULTATION WITH PUBLIC TO BEST SPEND BUDGET FOR NEW RESOURCES. 6. SEEK EXTERNAL FUNDING/SUPPORT FROM EXTERNAL BUSINESSES OR INTEREST GROUPS E.G. HULL HAS A STRONG ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING SECTOR, REQUEST A DEVIATION TO BUY STEM (SCIENCE, TAL, ENG AND MATHS) RESOURCES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF APPRENTICES ETC. CONSIDER VOLUNTARY POSITIONS OF STAFF OR DELEGATE WORK TO THE LOCAL COUNCIL. 1. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE SAME BOOK 2. ONLY PURCHASE 'GOOD' LITERATURE 1. WITHOUT KNOWING THE LOGIC OF SETTING THE LIBRARY TARGET AT LESS THAN 1% OF THE TOTAL IT IS DIFFICULT TO NOMINATE SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS 2. THE CENTRAL LIB'RY SHOULD BE RETAINED AS AN IMPORTANT AREA FOR RUNNING ALL THE SATELITE LIBRARIES. (OF WHICH THERE SHOULD BE POSSIBILTY BE MORE, NOT LESS THAN CURRENTLY. LOCAL LIBRARIES ARE VITAL FOR ALL AGES OF THE COMMUNITY - PARTICULARY YOUNG CHILDREN - WHO SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE FROM AN EARLY AGE. 3. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HELPFUL WHEN REPLYING TO Q.14 THAT A BREAKDOWN OF THE OVERALL ANNUAL BUDGET WAS GIVEN IN SAY PERCENTAGE TERMS. [AS USUAL COUNCIL ACTIVITES ARE PROVIDED WITH A LOOK OF MYSTERY. YET OPINION IS REQUESTED!] 12 WHAT DO WE PAY OUR COUNCIL TAX FOR?? I WOULD LIKE THE LIBRARY TO REMAIN AS IT IS AS IT IS A BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY. I DON'T THINK THE TIMES OF OPENING SHOULD BE REDUCED AT ALL. WE PAY FOR A SERVICE SO PLEASE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ONE!!! 1-LIBRARY CENTRAL OPENS TOO LATE; SEE THE QUEUES WAITING TO GET IN. 2-IT CLOSES TOO EARLY. 3- I AM MAKING CHANGES TO MY LIFE, CUTTING OUT LIBRARY USAGE ALTOGETHER, SORRY! 25 MILLION ON CITY OF CULTURE! WHOM DID THAT COMES FROM? ISN'T "CULTURE" THINGS SUCH AS LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, SPORTS CENTRES? BY YOU CAN'T KEEP LIBRARIES OPEN, MUSEUMS OPEN AND YOU CAN'T FIND 120,000 TO REPAIR CONNORDALE SWIMMING POOL?! NO YOU'D RATHER SPEND IT DOING UP YOUR CITY CENTRE OF CULTURE. PAGE 1/2 DRAFT STRATEGY:- HOW YOU GONNA DO THAT BY CLOSING AND/OR REDUCING OPENING OF LIBRARIES ? A CITY RECLAMATION YARD RUN BY HULL CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES. HOW ABOUT FORCED ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD IN ENGLAND BUT ALSO HOW ABOUT A CITY RECLAMATION YARD FOR ALL OF THE RE-USABLE BUILDING MATERIALS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED WHEN BRINGING OLD BUILDINGS DOWN SO NEW MONIES CAN BE AQUIRED FROM THESE SALES TO HELP WITH CITY COSTS. A COFFEE AREA WITH SOME COMFY CHAIRS WHICH WOULD GENERATE BOTH CUSTOMERS AND INCOME. A COMMUNITY CENTRE WOULD BE VERY VALUABLE IN THIS AREA AND WOULD HELP MORE PEOPLE TO ATTEND THE LIBRARIES. A GREAT SHAME. PEOPLE WHO USE THIS LIBRARY DO SO FOR THE PLEASURE OF READING BOOKS A LOT OF THE DEFICIT COULD BE REDUCED BY CUTTING THE ALLOWANCES PAID TO COUNCILLORS A LOT OF THESE ARE LEADING QUESTIONS AND DO NOT GIVE THE CUSTOMERS MUCH OPTION. THE COUNCIL SHOULD BE MAKING CUTBACKS IN OTHER AREAS, I E MANAGEMENT RATHER THAN PUBLIC SERVICES A NICE AREA TO HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE AND TIME TO LOOK THROUGH THE BOOKS A NOMINAL CHARGE FOR USE OF COMPUTER SUITES. ENCOURAGE THE DONATION OF RECENT HARDCOVER FICTION AND CLEAN CDS AND DVDS. OPENING FOR FEWER HOURS MAY HELP, BUT WOULD NOT A ONE-DAY PER WORKING WEEK CLOSURE MAKE BETTER SENSE ESPECIALLY IN TERMS OF LIGHTING AND HEATING COSTS? THIS WOULD ALSO ALLOW FOR SOME MOVEMENT OF STAFF, TO COVER ILLNESS, LEAVE, WHATEVER, WHILST HOPEFULLY SAFEGUARDING JOBS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. WOULD THERE NOT BE SOME SAVINGS IN INCREASING THE PERIOD OF LOAN FROM 3 TO 4 WEEKS? GREATER SCRUTINY EITHER OF LIBRARY CONTRACTS OR OF SUPPLIES IN RESPECT OF AMERICAN EDITIONS, ESPECIALLY FICTION. THE MOST RECENT EXAMPLE IS DEATH TRADE, THE LATEST NOVEL BY THE ENGLISH NOVELIST, JACK HIGGINS. FOR SOME REASON IT IS AN AMERICAN EDITION, WRITTEN IN AMERICAN ENGLISH, AND PRICED AT US $26.95. THE REF IS 102503020, TWELVE COPIES SUPPLIED BY BERTRAMS. IT WAS CHARGED TO THE LIBRARY SERVICE AT $26.95 (STERLING), AN EXCHANGE RATE OF ONE DOLLAR TO ONE POUND. IF AMAZON OR WATERSTONES TRIED THAT ON THEIR CUSTOMERS, THERE WOULD BE AN OUTCRY, AND THE MEDIA WOULD PICK UP ON IT. SO WHY DOES THE COUNCIL ALLOW BERTRAMS TO GET AWAY WITH IT? AND NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT SEEMS. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT GREENWOOD LIBRARY IS NEEDED; IT'S A COMMUNITY ASSET. IT NOW PROVIDES PHOTOCOPYING, REISSUES BLUE BADGES, BUS PASSES, EARLY-LEARNING FOR CHILDREN, AND SO ON. SOME OF ITS COSTS NOW INCLUDE THOSE ONCE BORNE BY OTHER COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS. A NOMINAL SUBSCRIPTION YEARLY WOULD BE AGREEABLE TO ME. A REDUCTION IN OPENING HOURS WOULD HELP, BUT THIS WOULD HAVE TO BE ACHIEVED BY SIX OF TWELVE LIBRARY SERVICES TO BE OPENED AT LEAST ONCE A WORKING DAY BUT BE AT DIFFERENT TIMES IE CENTRAL LIBRARY OPEN AT 9.30-13.00 AND HOLDERNESS LIBRARY OPEN AT 12-00 TO 16-30 (FOR EXAMPLE) A SMALL CHARGE FOR SOME SERVICES OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL SERVICES OR BORROWING BOOKS A SMALL CHARGE FOR SOME SERVICES WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE A SMALL CHARGE FOR THE LOAN OF BOOKS. TO BE ABLE TO BUY STAMPS, BIRTHDAY CARDS ETC. HIRE OUT THE CAR PARK FOR SMALL EVENTS LIKE BRING AND BUY SALES CAR BOOT ETC. COFFEE/TEA MACHINE BOOK CINEMA/THEATRE TICKETS BUS AND RAIL TICKETS. A SMALL FEE FOR JOINING , A DONATIONS BOX, MORE PAPER BACK BOOKS, MORE USE OF THE LIBRARY FOR GROUP MEETINGS, MORE SCHOOLS USE A SMALL FEE WOULD NOT BE OUT OF PLACE Abolish employee & Councillor expenses before considering any cuts to library services. Cut executive pay. Offer the KC Stadium & West Park for development to Assem Allam for �40m. ABOVE ALL ELSE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALISE HOW ESSENTIAL THE LIBRARY SERVICES ARE, PARTICULARLY FOR 1 ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO READ-HULL HAS A WOEFULLY LOW LEVEL OF LITERACY AMONG MANY CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND A POOR UNDERSTANDING OF READING SIMPLY FOR PLEASURE 2-HELPING UNEMPOLYED PEOPLE FIND WORK, AND TO HELP THEM BECOME COMPUTER-LITERATE IN A BUSINESS WORLD WHERE IT IS ESSENTIAL ADVERTISE MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES THE LIBRARY OFFERS. - CHARGE CONCESSIAN FEES FOR THE SERVICES THAT ARE BEYOND STATUTARY I BASIC. ALL LIBRARIES SHOULD BE KEPT OPEN TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND HELP PROVIDE A BETTER EDUCATED WORKFORCE FOR INDUSTY & CIVIL SERVICE. YOU MUST CATCH CHILDREN AT YOUNG AGE TO READ & WRITE OR THEY WILL BE ON THE STREETS AND COST MORE TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS. GOOD COUNCIL SHOULD KEEP SERVICES & INCREASE THEM TO IMPROVE SOCIETY. CUTTING SERVICES MAKES SOCIETY GO BACKWARDS WILL CAUSE GREATER CRIME SO NOT GOOD. KEEP ALL SERVICE & INCREASE THEM GOING FORWARD! ALL LIBRARIES SHOULD BE LEFT AS THEY ARE AND FREELY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALL THAT MATTERS TO THIS GOVERNMENT IS THAT ALL THE OBSCENLY RICH AND POLITICIANS GET MORE STINKING RICH. IT IS THEFT FROM THE MASSES. THEY CAN NOT BE REASONED WITH. ALTHOUGH IVE TICKED THE BOXES. I JUST WISH YOU TO LEAVE MY LIBRARY SERVICE ALONE IT IS VERY EASY TO CUT SERVICE TO THE VULNERABLE - WHY NOT LOOK IN OTHER PLACES TO MAKE SAVINGS IN. HIGH SALARIES LESS COUNCILLORS, AND MANY WORKING ON TRIVIAL MATTERS. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THE CITY OF CULTURE 2017 AND WE ARE CUTTING DOWN IN THE VERY CULTURE OF THE CITY! AS WELL ON THE FRED MOORE LIBRARY WHERE I AM DUE TO ATTEND A TRAINING SERVICE. I ALSO SPEND A LOT OF TIME AT ANLABY PARK A TESTAMENT TO THE COMMITMENT OF THE VOLUNTEERS ALTHOUGH THE AVENUES LIBRARY IS SMALL & THE SELECTION OF ADULT FICTION IS VERY SMALL, IT IS A REALLY ACCESSIBLE LIBRARY FOR US AND ONLY A WALK OR BIKE RIDE AWAY. IF IT WAS SHUT WELD HAVE TO GO BY CAR TO FIRST MOVED AND SINCE WE SHARE 1 CAR IN OUR HOUSEHOLD, THIRE WOULD MEAN WE'D HAVE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TIMES WE USED THE LIBRARY AS WE WOULDN'T HAVE AS MUCH ACCESS TO OUR CAR. WE'D RATHER KEEP IT OPEN & REDUCE HOURS/DAYS TO HELP REDUCE FUNDING ISSUE. THANKS. ANNUAL CHARGE/ OF £1/2 PER ANNUM. CONTRIBUTION APPLY FOR SPONSORSHIP FROM LOCAL COMPANIES. ADVERTISING REVENUES. ON LIBRARY FRONTS. REVIEW FUNDING ISSUES TO KEEP LIBRARY'S OPEN ARE YOU REDUCING YOUR SPENDING ON LEARNING AND CULTURE !?! IS IT NOT ABSURD TO DO IT IN HULL? AS A JOB SEEKER WITH NO COMPUTER ACCESS AT HOME USING MY LOCAL LIBRARY IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN DO MY JOB SEARCH. I DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE BUS FARE TO TRAVEL TO ANOTHER LIBRARY & PHYSICAL PROBLEMS DO NOT ALWAYS ALLOW ME TO WALK DISTANCES. AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC IT IS DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT, BUT IT IS OBVIOUSLY HOW THE MONEY IS MANAGED AND HOW IT IS SPREAD OUT. MANAGE IT BETTER. AS AN ELDER MEMBER OF THE POPULATION I AM NOT AS TECHNOLOGY MINDED AS THE YOUNGER GENERATION. I HAVE ATTENDED A LIBRARY MOST OF MY LIFE & THINK THEY ARE AS NECESSARY TO A COMMUNITY AS A POST OFFICE, COMMUNITY CENTRE ETC. WE NEED OUR LIBRARIES & THE STAFF TO RUN THEM, REDUCE THE OPENING HOURS IF YOU MUST, USE INSTRESTED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP STAFF THEM BUT KEEP THEM OPEN! As far as I am aware, Fred Moore Library is the only library in the Spring Bank West/Willerby Road/Calvert Road area. That being the case, and also since the Council run part of the Calvert Centre was closed, Fred Moore Library is a vital service both as a library and in providing some Council services such as replacement bin liners for kitchen caddies and bus pass applications to name just two. Although I can go to Anlaby Park Library should I need to, not everyone has the ability to access alternatives. AS I AM DISABLED MOST LIBRARIES ARE NOT THAT ACCESSIBLE TO ME. I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THE STAFF AT AVENUE LIBRARY VERY FRIENDLY & HELPFUL & I WOULD REALLY MISS THIS FACILITY Q12 IS NOT AN EASY QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE NEITHER OPTION WAS WHAT I WOULD REALLY CHOOSE. As it stands the library opening hours have already been slashed to minimal levels and some of the opening hours and now unusual to say the least. Avenues library is now closed on Saturday afternoons (except for an hour or so after lunch) which is surely the time when it would be busiest if it were open. Previously it was ALWAYS busy on a Saturday afternoon with people using the computers (very busy) and both the adult and children's libraries (I use both). In my opinion you have reduced and formulated the opening hours to make it harder for people to access the service. This then allows you to claim that usage is falling, less people are going to the library and therefore you can slash the opening hours/branches even further. The reality is that people are finding it harder to access the services because of the random and unfriendly opening hours. I struggle to remember what days are what hours because there is no pattern. I seem to have run out of space - but libraries are not a "nice to have" THEY ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!! As libraries are a very important part of many people's lives and routines, instead of closing down libraries or cutting the opening hours, combining information centres with libraries would equal massive savings. Close information centres and create a desk/area inside libraries which are designated information desks. This would be excellent for UK city of culture 2017. AS LONG AS BRANSHOLME LIBRARY STAYS OPEN WITH THE STAFF THAT IS ALREADY HERE, I DONT CARE. AS THERE ARE ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF ACCESSING THE INTERNET FOR FREE BUT NONE OF OBTAINING BOOKS I THINK MOST ATTENTION SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE BUDGET FOR BOOKS AND PERIODICALS. AS THEY ARE PUBLIC BUILDINGS, THEY COULD BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES EG THEATRE, LIVE MUSIC ETC. THIS COULD GENERATE REVENUE & HELP SUBSIDE THE BUILDINGS PRIMARY FUNCTION. AS WE COME OUT OF THE RECESSION WE SHOULD SEE AN INCREASE IN LIBRARY FACILITIES. WITH LESS FOCUS ON PAYING FOR THE NEEDS OF FOREIGN MIGRANTS AND MORE ON THE HARD WORKING LABOUR FORCE OF THOSE WORKING TO SUPPORT OTHERS. ASK A SMALL CONTRIBUTION FOR GROUPS RUN, LIKE CHILDRENS GROUPS, THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY E.G £1. ASK FOR BOOKS TO BE DONATED TO THE LIBRARY, MOST LIBRARY USERS STILL PURCHASE BOOKS AND KEEP THEM IN GOOD CONDITION. ASK FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS, THEY COULD HELP WITH ANYTHING / EVERYTHING IN ORDER TO HELP KEEP COSTS DOWN. ADVERTISE THE LIBRARY MORE - HELP ATTRACT BUSINESS CONFERENCES, SOCIAL EVENTS ETC. MORE THAN ALREADY HAPPENS - THIS IS A VERY NICE BUILDING AND HAS A LOVELY ATMOSPHERE, IT SHOULD BE PROMOTED MORE AS IT DESERVES TO BE SO. ASK STAFF WHO WORK IN THE LIBRARIES FOR IDEAS TO SAVE MONEY. OFFER INCENTIVES. THEY KNOW BETTER THAN ANYONE HOW TO DO IT. COULD LIBRARY BUILDINGS BE USED FOR GROUPS, CLUBS ACTIVITIES OUT OF HOURS? WE ARE SHORTLY TO BECOME A CITY OF CULTURE AND NEED AS MUCH LIBRARY ACCESS AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL AGES. BUT ESPECIALLY WITH SCHOOL GRADES BEING AS THEY ARE. ASK VOLUNTEERS AT RETIREMENT I WOULD HAVE NO INTEREST IN USING COUNCIL FACILITIES. SACK THE COUNCIL AVENUES LIBRARY IS SO GOOD AND STAFF ALWAYS HELPFUL. ALL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY (5) USE IT, INCLUDING MY 10 MONTH OLD GRAND-DAUGHTER. PLEASE KEEP AVENUES LIBRARY BE A VOLUNTEER, OPEN NEW SMALL VOLUNTEER BRANCHES IN AREAS WHERE ISN'T LIKE BEVERLY HIGH RD, SHOPS BEYOND ENDSLEIGH CENTE BE MORE RIGOROOS IN BOOK SELECTION TO MUCH ROBBISH ON THE SHELVES BECAUSE OF TO LOCATION THE AVENUES LIBRARY IS VERY CONVENIENT AND I PERSONALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT MORE AVAILABLE TO THE GREAT NUMBER OF SENIOR CITIZENS AROUND HERE BEFORE MAKING MORE COMPETENT AND CONSCIENTIOUS LIBRARY STAFF REDUNDANT AND/OR INCONVENIENCING FURTHER SECTIONS OF THE HULL PUBLIC BY CLOSING ONE OR MORE BRANCH LIBRARIES. I CONSIDER THAT YOU SHOULD REVISE AND REDUCE THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT FUNCTION TO ENABLE IT TO FUNCTION WITH TWO FULL TIME SENIOR MANAGERS. IF ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT TASKS ARE NECESSARY, THESE SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON A SPECIFIC WEEKLY OR MONTHLY HOURS BASIS BY SOMEONE WHO MAY WORK THE REST OF A FULL OR PART TIME WEEK DIRECTLY AS A LIBRARIAN OR LIBRARY ASSISTANT E.G. 2 HOURS MANAGING + 15HOURS ON THE LIBRARY FLOOR EACH WEEK. OVER THE LAST 4-5 YEARS, THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT HAVE BEEN IMMUNE FROM CUTS DURING STAFF REDUCTIONS AND BRANCH LIBRARY CLOSURES-REDUCING THE NUMBER OF SENIOR MANAGERS BY TWO COULD SIGNIFICANTLY HELP TO ACHIEVE THE £415,000 CUT IN THE LIBRARY BUDGET. BEING ABLE TO BORROW BOOKS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. I REALLY ENJOY READING & TO BUY BOOKS IS TOO EXPENSIVE. I DO NOT HAVE THE INTERNET AT MY HOME SO IT IS VERY HELPFUL & CONVENIENT TO BE ABLE TO COME TO THE LIBRARY TO USE THEIR COMPUTERS. BELONGED THE LIBRARY WHEN I WATCHED PRESTON ROAD BEING BUILT IN THE 1930 AND HAVE BELONGED EVER SINCE. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE INGS ROAD. ITS SO IMPORTANT TO USERS. BETTER SECURITY FOR STOCK. ROBUST MEASURES FOR ENSURING STOCK IS RETURNED. WHAT ARE THE COSTS EACH YEAR OF STOCK LOSS. THROUGH THEFT + NON RETURN? BETTER USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNICATION PURPOSES. LESS WASTED JOURNIES FOR STAFF BETWEEN LIBRARIES & LIBRARIES WHO RUN SESSIONS FOR SMALL MINORITIES. BUDGET EXPENSES TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT BUY FEWER FULL PRICE NEW HANDBACK BOOKS - MORE PAPERBOOKS BUY LESS COPIES OF POPULAR BOOKS. SAVES WASTING LESS OVER COPIES WHEN IT IS NO LONGER POPULAR. PEOPLE WILL WAIT IF THEY REALLY WANT TO READ IT!! DO NOT REDUCE LIBRARIES OR HOURS. YOU WILL LOSE CUSTOMERS WHICH WILL CREATE MORE LOSSES. HIRE OUT LIBRARY SPACE FOR EXHIBITIONS./BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS/COMPANIES TO CREATE MORE REVENUE, BRING EVENTS CLOSER TO THE PUBLIC AND CREATE MORE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THE LIBRARIES CAN OFFER. BY NOT WASTING MONEY ON USELESS PROJECTS I E PURCHASING THE LARGE TV SCREEN ALSO THE ORNAMENTALS AT SPRING BANK CORNER PLUS USING OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS INSTEAD OF THEIR CURRENT STAFF REDUCE THE EXPENSES FOR THE USELESS VISITS TO OUTLANDISH PLACES BY REDUCING LIBRARY OPENING HOURS YOU MAKE IT MORE INCONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT,THUS REDUCING VISITOR NUMBERS,THEREFORE MAKING IT EASIER TO SAY "CLOSE THE LIBRARY." COMMUNITY LIBRARIES DON'T ALWAYS WORK DEPENDING ON THEIR LOCATION AS PEOPLE DON'T ALWAYS FEEL COMFORTABLE VISITING OTHER BUILDINGS IE. SCHOOLS. I CURRENTLY HAVE NO LOCAL LIBRARY PROVISION ON A WEDS. AFTERNOON WHICH ISN'T WHAT I WOULD CALL A SERVICE. IF THE VAN DELIVERY SERVICE TO LIBRARIES IS STILL DAILY IT COULD BE REDUCED TO 2 OR 3 TIMES PER WEEKS. BY REDUCING/CUTTING ON HIGH GRADE SALARIES. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PEOPLE GETTING PAID TO DO NOTHING. WHY NOT REDUCE TO A LOWER GRADE? STAFF ARE ALWAYS GREAT HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. CENTRAL LIBRARY IS BRILLIANT. HOW ABOUT GETTING THE MUSIC BACK OUT OF THE STACK THAT'S BEEN STORED THERE SINCE THE REFIT, OFFERING MUSIC LESSONS, CRAFT LESSONS, ART LESSONS, EXHIBITIONS (ART/LOCAL HISTORY ETC), MORE SEATING, MORE BOOKS, MORE AREAS TO DRINK COFFEE IN, MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS? STAFF ALWAYS REALLY FRIENDLY BOTH MY CHILDREN WENT TO PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & LOVED IT . COULD YOU LINK THIS MORE TO THE CULTURE CITY? READING MATERIAL ABOUT ARTISTS IN THE FERENS FOR EXAMPLE, ALSO MORE CROSS POLLINATION IE MORE HULL EVENTS ADVERTISED IN FERENS/CENTRAL ETC SO THEY SUPPORT EACH OTHER MORE. CENTRAL LIBRARY IS IN USE A GREAT DEAL BY PEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF INTERESTS/NEEDS. MAINTAIN OPENING HOURS FOR CENTRAL AND ADJUST THE HOURS FOR THE OTHER BRANCHES TO FIT PEAK USE BY THOSE COMMUNITIES. LIMIT LATE OPENING TO A COUPLE OF DAYS A WEEK IE OPEN AFTER LUNCH, CLOSE EARLY EVENING- MOST PEOPLE GO HOME BY TEA TIME SO THERE SHOULDN'T BE A HIGH DEMAND FOR LATE OPENING CENTRAL LIBRARY IS WELL USED AND IN MY OPINION THE MOST POPULAR LIBRARY. WOULD LIKE TO SEE STANDARD HOURS OF 7PM CLOSING MON-THURSDAY INSTEAD OF 6PM ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ALSO GOOD FOR JOB SEARCHES. CENTRAL LIBRARY WOULD BE ALTERNATIVE BUT PARKING NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE AS IT WOULD DETER USERS FROM COMING INTO TOWN. CENTRALISE THE LIBRARIES, REDUCING OPENING HOURS OF THE LESSER USED LIBRARIES, HOWEVER EXTEND THE OPENING HOURS OF THE MOST POPULAR. BY CENTRALISING THEM YOU CAN ALLOW FOR BORROWING VIA INTRA LIBRARY SYSTEM ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO PICK UP A BOOK ETC, FROM THE LIBRARY THEY CHOOSE MAY BE EVEN ALLOWING THEM TO DO THIS ONLINE. SELL ANYTHING YOU DON'T NEED OR IS OUTDATED. CHALLENGE THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO CUT. ASK GOVERNMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE FUND TO FILL THE GAP. USE SURPLUSES FROM OTHER FUNDS IF THERE IS ANY TO FUND THE LIBRARY. LIBRARY IS THE FURTHER INFORMAL EDUCATION WHICH IS EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT AS THE FORMAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES. IF ANY OF THESE POINTS ARE VALID I WILL SUPPORT THE COUNCIL TO REDUCE HOURS AND KEEP ALL LIBRARIES OPEN. COUNCIL IS DOING A VERY GOODJOB IN HELPING PEOPLE TO HAVE FREE LIBRARIES IN OUR CITY. CHANTERLANDS AVE LIBRARY PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IT WOULD BE VERY UPSETTING IF WE WERE TO LOSE THIS EXCELLENT FACILITY. CHARGE £1 FOR USE OF COMPUTERS PER HR. CHARGE A SMALL ANNUAL FEE FOR A LIBRARY CARD, SO THE PEOPLE WHO PAY ARE THE ONES WHO USE THE LIBRARY PROPERLY AND NOT USING IT TO KEEP WARM OR FILL THEIR DAY. CHARGE A SMALL DER FOR INTERNAL USE INCREASE CHARGE FOR CD/DVD BORROWRING PERHAPS CLOSE 1 OR 2 DAYS P/W TAKE ON VOLENTEER HOLD SENDARSING DAYS GET RID OF TV FIT ENERGY SAVING LIGHTS CHARGE A SMALL FEE FOR COMPUTERS PER MONTH TO TRY KEEP OPENING HOURS. CHARGE FOR ACTIVITIES LIKE NIGHT CLASSES HIRE SPARE ROOMS ALL FOR SMALL FEES CHARGE FOR COMPUTER TIME CHARGE FOR INTERNET USE Charge for kids activities. Lower the hours. CHARGE FOR LIBRARY CARDS OR CHARGE FOR LOST TICKETS. CHARGE FOR THE INTERNET CHARGE MORE MONEY FOR OVER DUE BOOKS CHARGE PEOPLE £1.00 FOR EACH COMPUTER SESSION. CHARGE PEOPLE MORE FOR PRINTING PAGES E.G 11P TO 14P CHARGE SMALL MINIUM FEE FOR SERVICES. CHARGE USERS £1 TO £2 A YEAR THIS WOULD BE A TINY CONTRIBUTION BUT WOULD REDUCE SPEND. RENT OUT SMALL SPACES WITHIN THE LIBRARYS. TO OTHERS ie C.A.B. CHARGING FOR LOST TICKETS AS A PENALTY, BEING STICKER WITH TIMES, NOT MOVING SMALL AMOUNTS WITHOUT GOOD REASON, RESTRICT ACCESS IF ON A CERTAIN AMOUNT. CHECK INFORMATION BEFORE SENDING TO PUBLIC EG. ELECTORAL LETTER - POSTAGE TIME AND PAPER - WASTE OF TIME. CLOSE DOWN OR RESTRICT THE USE OF THE COMPUTERS TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN HULL AND WHO PAY COUNCIL TAX, CHARGE ANYONE ELSE. CLOSE GIPSYVILLE GREENWOOD (NEED A LOT OF MONEY SPENDING ON IT) AVENUES (TO SMALL AN AREA FOR BOOKS). CLOSE ANLABY PARK, IS A REGISTERED CHARITY BUT HCC STILL PROVIDING STOCK. REDUCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT IN FAVOUR OF FRONT LINE STAFF. BRING BACK THE MOBILE TO COVER AREAS CLOSED. CLOSE GIPSYVILLE, AVENUES AND GREENWOOD. BRING BACK MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE IN THESE AREAS AND FULLY REMOVE HCC FROM ANLABY PARK. OR CREATE DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR E-READERS WITH LESS PHYISCAL BOOKS BEING BOUGHT. CLOSE HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY ONE DAY DURING THE WEEK E.G. ON MONDAY CLOSE LOW ATTENDANCE LOCATIONS IN ORDER TO SAVE ON RENT, UTILITY BILLS AND WAGES. CLOSE ONE OR SOME OF THE LIBRARIES OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTRE AND REDUCE STAFF. HULL IS NOT THAT BIG AND I'AM SURE THAT PATRONS OF THOSE LIBRARIES WOULDN'T MIND TRAVELLING TO OTHER NEARBY LIBRARIES TO ACCESS SERVICES. CLOSE SMALL LIBRARIES LIKE THE AVENUES WHICH HAVE LIMITED CHOICE. CLOSE SOME OF THE C.S.C LIBRARIES, THEY WERE NEVER LIBRARIES IN THE FIRST PLACE. AND WHAT WAS NOTICEABLE WAS THE AMOUNT OF STAFF. REFOCUS ON THE TRIED AND TESTED, GOOD OLD FASHIONED, TRADITIONAL LIBRARY OF HULL THAT SERVED WELL FOR DECADES. ONE SHOP STOPS ARE EAST RIDING COUCIL, SOME YEARS AGO WHICH. HULL CITY COUNCIL APED. CLOSE THE POOREST THAT ARE NOT DOING GOOD BUSINESS CLOSE THE REFERENCES AND INFORMATION FLOOR OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY. MOST, IF NOT ALL, LIBRARIES HAVE COMPUTERS. I KNOW IT IS NOT IDEAL, BUT IF NEEDS MUST! Closing Holderness Road library would be bizarre, east hull is a deprived area and already the garden village library and mobile service have been withdrawn. There may be a better location for it but there should still be a library - Preston Road is too far away from Victoria Dock. I walk into the city centre but older people, people with toddlers, children, can't and won't. CLOSING LIBRARIES WILL HAVE A NEGETIVE EFFECTION ON SOME SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MAY BE ISOLATED COMBINE WITH OTHER SERVICES - BOTH COUNCIL AND OTHER LOOK AT WHAT YORK LIBRARIES HAS DONE HAVE MORE PAY- FOR SERVICES + PRODUCTS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP LIBRARIES OPEN TO HELP JOB PROSPECTS/SEARCHES & EDUCATION. COMBINED SERVICES. COMPARED TO THE MILLIONS OF £'S AVAILABLE TO THE COUNCIL £413,000 IS A PALTRY AMOUNT. PERHAPS AMALGAMATING SOME OF THE WARDS AND HERE BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF COUNCILLORS REQUIRED WOULD PERHAPS HELP. LOCAL GROUPS COULD ALSO HELP REDUCE THE BILL, BUT I WOULD PREFER RETAINING A TRAINED LIBRARIAN TO OFFER HELP AND ADVICE. ALSO I HAVE NEVER CONSIDERED 12-2 PM AS AN OPENING TIME. 12 CLOCK MEANT THE END OF THE MORNING SESSION AND 2PM FOR THE AFTERNOON. SAME WITH EVENING, AT WORK MYSELF SOME TIME AGO 5PM WAS CONSIDERED THE END OF THE WORKING DAY. WHY NOT SO NOW? CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE FUNDING EG LOTTERY GRANT? CONSIDER INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS ON ROOFS OF SOME BUILDINGS (SOUTH FACING) AND CUTTING YOUR ENERGY USAGE. CHARGE MORE FOR REPLACEMENT BINS (HOUSEHOLD) THAT ARE STOLEN, ETC. FINE PEOPLE HEAVIER THAT ARE CAUGHT LITTERING OR FLYTIPPING IF POSSIBLE. COULD ANYONE DELIVER BOOKS ETC ORDERED? OR COLLECT RETURNS IF USER IS ILL OR UNABLE TO DO & HAS NO-ONE TO DO FOR THEM? DO YOU HAVE "OUTREACH" TO CARE HOMES? COULD EACH LIBRARY BE ALLOWED TO PUT ON EVENTS, SUCH AS MUSIC, TALKS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MAKE A CHARGE FOR HIRE- ANY PROFIT, EVEN SMALL, COULD GO BACK INTO FUNDING THE LIBRARIES. COUNCIL BOSSES PAID TOO MUCH.-RECEIVE LARGE "PAY OFFS". ABUSE OF EXPENSES. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES SHOULD NOT BE AMALGAMATED INTO LIBRARIES. SECURITY STAFF (PROBABLY ON MINIMUM WAGES) TO SHELVE BOOKS. HAVE SOME PERIODS SELF-SERVICE ONLY. DO NOT CLOSE ANY MORE LIBRARIES. CUSTOMERS TO PAY FINES ON TIME. CUT BACK ON SERVICES TO NOT VERY NICE PEOPLE WHEN YOU WORK ALL YOUR LIFE AND PAY TAX HAVING YOUR LIBRARY NEAR IS WHAT YOU WANT AND WHEN RETIRED I HAVE BEEN IN MY LIBRARY FOR YEARS AND WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITHOUT IT. THE STAFF ARE LOVELY AND ALWAYS VERY HELPFUL. GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO HELP AND DOING PHOTOCOPING BUS PASS ETC COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT LIBRARY CUT DOWN ON HIGHER SCALE STAFF I E: CHEIF EXECUTIVE LOOK AT UNNECESSARY EXPENSES THAT ARE BEING PAID. LOOK AT GRADES OF STAFF ON HIGHER LEVELS. CUT DOWN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MANAGEMENT!! CUT FROM MANAGERS LEVELS STOP GETTING RID OF FRONT LINE STAFF!! STAFF ARE ALREADY RUN OFF THEIR FEET, MOVING AND WORKING IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. IMPROVEMENTS TO IT WILL GREATLY BE APPRECIATED. COMPUTERS ARE OLD WITH NEWER SOFTWARE. THEY DON'T MIX WELL. CUT FROM THE TOP INSTEAD OF THE BOTTOM I.E. MR STEVENSON CUT INTERNET TIME TO 45 MINS CHARGE 50P PER HOUR CHARGE TEN PENCE PER BOOK YOU LOAN OUT CUT MANAGERS AS HAS BEEN DONE IN THE EAST RIDING RATHER THAN LOWER STAFF OR SHUTTING LBS CUT SALARIES OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT? CUT SOME OF MANAGEMENTS SALARY !!! CUT THE COUNCILS HIGHER LEVEL MANAGEMENT. CUT 8 OF THOSE OF £50+K A YEAR AND YOU HAVE IT SORTED, CUTTING LIBRARY SERVICES EQUALS A NUMBER OF LOSSES, MATHS DON'T ADD UP AND I'M NO BOOKKEEPER!! CUT TOP COUNCIL BOSS WAGES AND EXPENSES. I PAY COUNCIL TAX FOR SERVICES NOT TO LINE SOME BODYS POCKET CUT WAGES OFF PEOPLE HIGHER UP IN THE COUNCIL! CUT WAGES/EXPENSES OF COUNCILLORS CUTS ARE A PROBLEM, I KNOW VOLUNTEERING IS ALWAYS AN ANSWER BUT I HATE THE THOUGHT OF PEOPLE LOSING THEIR JOBS. LIBRARIES ARE VITAL-PLEASE KEEP THEM OPEN! CUTTING LIBRARY HOURS WOULD PROBABLY HAVE LESS IMPACT THAN CUTS IN OTHER SERVICES. IT WOULD IMPACT ON STAFF THOUGH! Develop greater use of premises by community groups Token yearly charge of �1 (for example) Love our library! Also love the way youngsters such as my grandson are welcomed and encouraged DID NOT KNOW ABOUT HOUSEBOUND SERVICE - I HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES TO USE THE COMPUTERS BUT AS I AM NOT COMPUTER SAVVY AND NEED HELP AND INSTRUCTION WHICH WAS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE LADY ON THE DESK WHO WAS BUSY WITH OTHER CUSTOMERS QUERIES AND COULD ONLY HELP ME WHEN SHE HAD GAPS TO LEAVE THE DESK. DIFFICULT QUESTION! MORE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS? EVEN THOUGH THERE IS ALREADY A LOT GOING ON. DIFFICULT TO PARK IN TOWN EASY ON THE BOULEVARD DIVERT MONEY FROM OTHER SERVICES TO KEEP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SERVICE DO BOOK SALES ETC TO RAISE MONEY STOP PAYING COUNCILORS TOO MUCH MONEY DO NOT CLOSE LIBRARIES DO NOT CLOSE LIBRARIES OR REDUCE SERVICE IN ANY WAY. DO WHAT OTHER AUTHORITIES DO:- CHARGE FOR INTERNET USEAGE. DO NOT LOAN 20 BOOKS EACH AS THEY WILL KEEP BOOKS OUT OF SELECTION FOR A LOT OF BORROWERS. PUT MORE VARIED BOOKS IN AVENUES & OTHER LIBRARIES YOU KEEP GOING AS I CAN'T GET TO CENTRAL LIBRARY VERY OFTEN & THEY HAVE THE MOST BOOKS DO NOT SUPPORT OR FINANCE "FRINGE" GROUPS DO WE NEED SO MANY SENIOR MANAGERS IN THE LIBRARY. IT WOULDN'T BE GOOD TO CLOSE LIBRARIES IN THE FORTHCOMING CITY OF CULTURE. DOESN'T THE JAMES RECKITT FUND PROVIDE THE MONEY TO RUN THE LIBRARIES IN ITS PERPETUATING FUND? OR IS IT BEING USED ELSEWHERE? DONATION BOX (SAY PLEASE DONATE TO STOP CLOSURE OF LIBRARY). SERVE REFRESHMENTS. RENT SPACE OUT FOR EVENTS OCCASIONALLY (PUSH BOOKS TO ONE SIDE & RENT SPACE TO YOGA TEACHER OR SOMETHING. CHARGE SMALL ENTRANCE FEE? 10P?. SELL STATIONARY/PAPER/STUFF FOR STUDENTS DONATIONS (SUGGEST £1) FOR USE OF INTERNET ASK VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST-I WOULD RELISH THE OPPORTUNITY. USE A SPARE ROOM AS MEETING SPACE (MINIMUM FEE FOR VOLUNTEERS/VOLUNTARY GROUPS). DONT BUY SO MANY COPIES, HALVING IT MUST SAVE SOMETHING DONT CHANGE SOMETHING. WHEN IT DOESN'T NEED CHANGING "NOT" BROKEN DON'T MEND IT!! DONT CLOSE THE LIBRARIES. DONT CLOSE THEM. DON'T CLOSE THIS PRECIOUS PUBLIC RESOURCE. DON'T CUT SPENDING IN THIS AREA!WE HAVE A SHOCKING PROPORTION OF PEOPLE LEAVING SCHOOL ILLITERATE IN HULL. CLOSING LIBRARIES WILL NOT HELP THIS SITUATION. ALSO, HULL IS A DEPRIVED AREA AND MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE HOME INTERNET ACCESS TO DO JOB SEARCHING. INTERNET ACCESS @ THE LIBRARY HELPS THESE PEOPLE FIND AND APPLY FOR WORK. DONT KNOW Don't know DON'T KNOW. DON'T OPEN IN THE MORNING START 12 OR 1 PM. Don't use them except for voting DON'T WASTE MONEY ON CITY OF CULTURE DOUBLE SIDING PHOTOCOPIES WOULD BE A GOOD START! CHILDRENS GROUP EG. 0-5 YEARS SHOULDN'T BE TERM TIME ONLY THIS WOULD ENCOURAGE FAMILIES WITH OLDER SIBLINGS TO ATTEND DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND INCREASE USER NUMBERS. EDUCATION COMPONENT INCLUDING SCHOOL VISITS & ALSO THE ADDED IMPORTANCE OF A LIBRARY IN SOCIALLY DEPRIVED AREA. MUST INFLUENCE CHOICE OF WHICH LIBRARIES ARE KEPT. EMPLOY VOLUNTEERS, OAPS WITH NOTHING TO DO WITH THEIR SPARE TIME, I'M SURE THEY'D LOVE TO HELP OUT AND CHAT AWAY TO CUSTOMERS IT'D WORK BOTH WAYS.!! ENERGY CUT BACK ? VOLUNTEERS TO HELP? EVERY TIME I MAKE A VISIT TO THE LIBRARY IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE VERY BUSY, I MYSELF LIKE TO HAVE A BROWSE ON COMPUTERS WHICH SOMETIMES I HAVE TO QUEUE FOR THIS, SO IT JUST SHOWS THE NEED AND DEMAND FOR THIS SERVICE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS, FREE OF CHARGE, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR BACKGROUND. FCUKING TORIES FEWER BRANCHES BUT MAINTAIN THE OPENING HOURS. FEWER LIBARYS BUT HAVING LONGER OPENNING TIMES, LESS COMPUTERS IN THE CENTRAL LIBARY FIGHT HARDER FOR FUNDING. LIBRARIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN COUNCIL VANITY PROJECTS FINISH A HIGHER UP MANAGER IN COUNCIL OFFICES. FOCUS ON THE USERS NEEDS WE NEED THEM FOR THE YOUNG TO HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF BOOKS THAT WOULD NOT ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE IN THE HOME. FOR A PLACE AIMING TO BE A CITY OF CULTURE. CUTTING ON ALREADY DEPLETED LIBRARY SERVICES, WHICH IS ONE OF THE FEW VAGUELY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN HULL, SEEMS LUDICROUS. GET THE MONEY FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE, PERHAPS THE MANY MILLIONS YOU PLAN TO SPEND ON MAKING THE CITY CENTRE LOOK PRETTY FOR THE BIG YEAR. THE CLUE IN IS THE TITLE IT IS CITY OF CULTURE NOT CITY WITH THE PRETTIEST CITY CENTRE FOR TOURISTS KEEP A QUALITY SERVICE TO THOSE OF US WHO LIVE HERE AND ACUTALLY LIKE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND DON'T CARE IF THE MAYOR HAS A NICE WINDOW FULL OF FLOWERS. FRED MOORE LIBRARY IS ALREADY ON REDUCED HOURS. IF YOU SPENT LESS TIME AND MONEY ON PAPERWORK IT WOULD BE FAR BETTER. MANY OTHER THINGS COULD BE LOOKED AT. AS YOU WASTE MORE MONEY THAN MOST COUNCILS IN THE COUNTRY HULL CITY COUNCIL IS IN A TIME ZONE OF ITS OWN. ON ANOTHER PLANET NO VISION, DIRECTION OR BRAINS. FREEDOM CENTRE CURRENTLY OPERATING TO HIGH STANDARDS AND STAFF DOING A GREAT JOB WITHIN BUDGET LIMITATIONS. I THINK WITHDRAWING MORE FUNDING THE SERVICE WOULD START TO SUFFER IN THE LONG TERM. ALWAYS HAD A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE USING THE FREEDOM CENTRE. FROM MY PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW I CONSIDER I NEED THE LIBRARY. PERHAPS INCREASE THE TAX ON DRINKING/SMOKING TO HELP THE LIBRARIES STAY OPEN. FROM MY PERSPECTIVE THE FREEDOM CENTRE LIBRARY IS ESSENTIAL FOR MY JOB SEARCH, AND IF IT WAS CLOSED DOWN IT WOULD BE A CRIME AGAINST THE LOCAL RESIDENTS. SO IN CONCLUSION I WOULD SAY LET THE FREEDOM CENTRE LIVE UP TO ITS NAME AND BE FREE FROM ECONOMIC SLAVERY. FUNDAYS FUNDAYS FUNDAYS FUNDING IS DIFFICULT BUT IF THE COUNCIL LOOKED TO OTHER AREAS OF DISAPROPRIATE SPENDING IT WOULD HAVE MORE MONEY, THE COUNCIL KNOW THIS AND SO DO THE PEOPLE OF HULL, TO TARGET PUBLIC SERVICES IS WRONG. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FAMILY FUN DAYS, ETC GET COUNCIL STAFF TO BRING THEIR OWN TEA/COFFEE BISCUITS I'M SURE THIS WILL HAVE A DENT ON BUDGETS! USE ENERGY EFFICIENT BULBS / PRODUCTS. GET STAFF TO RIDE BIKES/CAR POOL TO REDUCE ON TRAVEL CLAIMS. GET LOCAL COMPANIES TO PAY FOR ADVERTISING WITHIN THE LIBRARY. GET MORE EFFICIENT POLITICIANS! GET NEWER AND FASTER COMPUTERS THAT WILL HELP THEM. GET P.C CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR USING THE FACILITIES, £1 PER HOUR. GET PRIVATE SPONSERSHIP FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES, OR PUBLISHERS GET RID OF 1 COUNCILOR AND THAT WOULD PAY FOR THE LIBRARY COST GET RID OF A SCALE 12. NEED MORE STAFF IN BRANCHES THAN MANAGERS GET RID OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES. STOP RE-STAFFING ON TEMPORARY CONTRACTS TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE SAVED FUNDING. REDUCE HIGHER STAFF POSISTIONS SO FRONT LINE STAFF IS NOT SO AFFECTED. GET RID OF THE FAT CATS AT THE TOP THAT ARE A WASTE WITH LOTS OF SENIOR POSTS REQUIRING A SALARY OF OVER £80,000. THAT WOULD MAKE ONE HELL OF A SAVING. WHY ARE WE CLOSING LIBRARIES NOW THAT WE WILL BE THE CITY OF CULTURE. THE ONLY CULTURE IN THIS CITY OF HULL IS EITHER THROUGH NEPOTISM. OR POLITICAL STUPIDITY. I HAVE NO TRUST IN THIS COUNCIL AT ALL. GET RID OF THE HIGH EARNING FAT CATS WORKING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND DIVERT THIS MONEY TO THE LIBRARY SERVICE. GET SPENDING GET VOLUNTEER WORKERS, RENT OUT PARTS OF THE LIBRARY BUILDINGS, LIMIT LIBRARY VISITS TO 2X/WEEK/PERSON TO USE COMPUTERS. GET WIFI SPOT FOR OTHER CONSOLES GIVE PRORITY TO MAINTAINING A VARIETY OF GOODS & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF. LOWER PRORITY TO PROVIDING NON-LIBRARY SERVICES EG MEETINGS, COMPUTERS ETC. GIVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE A PAYCUT. ANY ACCOMMODATION FOR COUNCIL STAFF SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 STAR FOR COURSES AWAY. LOOK AT THE LITTLE SAVINGS & THE BIG SAVINGS. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT LIBRARY SERVICES ARE NOT HARMED. MY LITTLE GIRL AGED 3 LOVES READING BOOKS & HAVING STORIES READ TO HER. BEING ABLE TO READ IS THE BACKBONE TO HAVING ALL THE DOORS OF EDUCATION OPEN - IF SHE IS EDUCATED SHE WILL GET AN EXCELLENT JOB AND PAY LOTS OF TAX. GIVEN THAT AN EFFICIENT LIBRARY SERVICE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ANY "CULTURED CITY", IT IS AN ABSULUTE DISGRACE THAT CLOSURES & REDUCED HOURS SHOULD EVEN BE CONTEMPLATED.£25 MILLION HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY CENTRE, THIS MONEY COULD BE BETTER SPENT ON KEEPING THE LIBRARY & INDEED MUSEUM SERVICES OPEN AS A LAST RESORT HOWEVER, BOTH LIBRARY & MUSEUM SERVICES COULD BE KEPT OPEN, & OPERATED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. GIVING EACH PERSON 1 HOUR ON COMPUTER . RAISE PRICES AND FEES. GOOD HELPFUL FRIENDLY STAFF. WOULD NOT LIKE THEM TO LOOSE JOBS ME PREFER VOLUNTEER RAN TO NO LIBRARY - TRANSPORT IS DIFFICULT FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE, DUE TO COST AND HELATH/MOBILITY PROBLEMS. CHILDREN NEED ENCOURAGING TO READ. ALSO GOOD THAT YOU CAN ORDER BOOKS WHEN LIBRARIES ARE SMALLER/LESS STAK. GOVERNMENT LEACHES BAD COUNCIL. POOR LIBRARIAN, HOW MANY YEARS! TAKE THE TAX EARNINGS FROM NON NATIONAL'S IMMIGRATIONS. (BACK DATED SINCE YOUR PROBLEM) ALL FEES & EXPENSES FROM COUNCILS ACCOUNT FOR THIS TO BE INCLUDED. BECAUSE THESE ARE THE MAIN USERS I WITNESS GETTING SMART. RECOGNISE YOUR BUSINESS TODAY - VERY YOUNG/OLD/FOREIGNERS EDUCATIONAL/INTERACTIVE. GREENWOOD LIBRARY IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR ALL UNEMPLOYED. I MYSELF USED IT TO HELP PASS MY GCSE'S AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL WITH NONE AT ALL. Greenwood library is doing a tremendous amount of good for the local community. The local children spend large ammounts of time threre. It is a safe and well loved environment. HARD FOR ME TO SAY? HAVE 2 OF EACH BRANCH CLOSED FOR 1 DAY A WEEK ON A ROTA SYSTEM SO THEY SAVE LIGHT & HEATING COST. STAFF COULD BE DEVELOYED TO OTHER BRANCHES. RESULTING IN MORE EFFICENT USAGE. HAVE A RADIO TO PLAY MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND. HAVE OPEN ACTIVITIES FOR THE TEENS. THERE ISN'T MUCH FOR TEENS. HAVE A RANGE OF LIBRARY APPROPRIATE PRODUCTS (E.G. STATIONARY) FOR SALE. EXPAND UPON COLLECTION OF DVDS FOR LOAN. HIRE OUT ROOMS TO PEOPLE RUNNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. HAVE A READING DAY A BIT LIKE A BOOK CLUB, CHARGE A SMALL ENTRY FEE, AND SMALL FEE FOR REFRESHMENTS. RUN IT 1 HOUR A WEEK. SO PEOPLE CAN HAVE SOME FREE ALONE TIME AND ENJOY THE BOOK THEY'RE READING. HAVE A WIDER RANGE OF TEENAGE BOOKS TO HELP YOUNGER PEOPLE VISIT THE LIBRARY MORE OFTEN. Have book donation days and reduce hours / days of working HAVE LESS COMPUTERS HAVE LESS COPIES OF BOOKS BUT ALLOW YOU TO RESERVE THEM FREE OF CHARGE HAVE MORE ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES INCORPORATED INTO LIBRARIES, SO WOULD ENCOURAGE MORE USERS AT THE LIBRARY & SERVICES TO BE ACCESSED. HAVE MORE CHARGES FOR ITEMS FOR EXAMPLE 20P CHARGE TO USE COMPUTERS, SMALL AMOUNTS THAT SOON ADD UP. REDUCE BACK OFFICE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT. MOVE SMALLER LIBRARIES INTO OTHER COUNCIL RUN BUILDINGS TO REDUCE COSTS POSSIBLY HAVE JOINT STAFF FOR LEISURE LIBRARIES SO ALL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. HAVE MORE COMMUNAL/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES IN LIBRARIES. LIBRARES ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE, LEARNING, SOCIALIZING, READING, MAKING FRIENDS HAVE MORE VOLUNTEER STAFF TO HELP OPEN UP WHEN STAFFING NUMBERS DOWN OR FEARS OF STAFF LOSES OR CLOSURES. HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST ONE EMPLOYED PERSON AS VOLUNTEERS ARE MORE THAN ABLE TO BOOK BOOKS IN AND OUT WITH TRAINING AND FILL SHELFS, IT IS SOMETHING I AND MY WIFE WOULD BE WILLING TO DO. HAVING VISITED BOOKSTORES IN VARIOUS TOWN CENTRES IT'S COME TO MY NOTICE THESE STORES NOW HOUSE COFFEE FRANCHISE OUTLETS. A FACILITY IN THIS LIBRARY WOULD BE A COMMUNITY BENEFIT POSSIBLY ENCOURAGING MORE PEOPLE TO USE THIS WONDERFUL LIBRARY. HIGHER FINES ON BOOKS RETURNED LATE. HIRE/SELL BASIC E-READERS. HAVE THE LIBRARY AS A REFERENCE AND MEDIA CENTRE. HOW ABOUT A LIBRARY SERVICE THAT ALLOWS BOOKS TO BE DOWNLOADED TO A KINDLE OR TABLET FOR FREE? How about no cuts at all. Education is important. Why not cut wasteful junketing on arts festivals and supporting Hull KR, a club run by an ambulance chaser whose unethical activities cost the council thousands instead? HOW ABOUT OPERATING THE OUTLYING LIBRARIES ON A BUDDY BASIS SO IF ONE IS CLOSED THE SITES IS OPEN. YOU COULD ALTERNATE TIMES WEEKELY IN LIBRAIES SO ALL RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS. HOW ABOUT TRYING TO INCREASE REVENUE BY, FOR EXAMPLE: I) PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS AT A SMALL COST E.G. £1 A CUP II) HOSTING ART EXHIBITIONS AND CHANGING FOR HIRE OF THE PREMISES AND ASKING FOR 10% OF PROFITS FROM SALES. HOW CAN WE REDUCE LIBRARIES ON OPENING TIMES WHEN WE ARE TO HOST CITY OF CULTURE!! HOW HAS THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW PRICING IMPACTED ON THIS SAVING? THE NEWLY INTRODUCED CHARGES FOR A RESERVATION MUST HAVE REDUCED THIS NEED FOR A SAVING TO SOME EXTENT - IF NOT, WERE IS THIS MONEY GOING? THE ITEMS FOR SALE ALSO INCREASED QUITE SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 25P PER BOOK TO £1.50 WHERE IS THIS MONEY ALSO GOING? How is it possible for the Hull City Council to spend money on Pacfic Exchange but not on the libraries when we are a "City of Culture"? How is it possible for the Hull City Council to spend money on regeneration schemes, scaffolding for private companies on Beverley Road, and water fountains on a flood plain? Did the city of culture team know about these planned cuts? Does the financial ombudsman know that the council claim they need to make cuts but wish to spend without seeking consultation on these projects? HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SAVE IF YOU STOPPED PAYING RENT FOR PRIVATE LIBRARIES WITHIN OTHER BUILDINGS LIKE LONGHILL HOLDERNESS ETC. HUGELY REDUCE MOST SENIOR OFFICERS SALARIES TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO REINSTATE PROPER LIBRARY SERVICES. HULL CITY NEEDS- ELECTRONIC LIBRARY LOCATION - BEVERLEY ROAD BUILDING - NEW, MODERN WITH WOOD FLOOR, AIR CONDITIONERS, LEATHER FURNITURE, WORK HOURS - 24 HOURS SIZE OF THE BUILDING - STEPH ST CENTRE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMPUTERS, FAXES, SCANNERS Hull has a very poor educational level, poor book consumption & few cultural venues for book lovers so closing libraries really would be a nail in the coffin for the city. Surely some of the money from the city of culture award could be used here rather than wasting millions on a bridge over castle street. HULL HAS BEEN AWARDED CITY OF CULTURE AND SHOULD NOT BE CUTTING BACK ON THIS. I APPRECIATE CUTS NEED TO MADE BUT MAKE THESE ELSEWHERE. I LIVE IN EAST RIDING AND CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT THE IBRARY SERVICES IN HULLS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER AND IT WOULD BE A REAL SHAME IF YOU WERE TO SCALE BACK ON THIS. YOU SHOULD BE CELEBRATING THE LIBRARY SERVICES! HULL IS GOING TO BE THE CITY OF CULTURE IS 2017 BUT BY THAT TIME THERE WILL BE NO LIBRARIES LEFT, NO LEISURE CENTRES/SWIMMING POOLS, COMMUNITY CARE CENTRES ETC...WE ARE GRADUALLY LOSING ALL OUR HERITAGE/CULTURE. MAYBE LOOKING AT THE SICKNESS PROCEDURES/PAY FOR LONG TERM WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA. I ALSO EAT IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY CAFE. I AM DISABLED IN A WHEELCHAIR SO I WOULD NOT GO ANY WHERE ELSE THAN WESTERN LIBRARY WHICH IS CONVENIENT TO ME. I AM HAPPY WITH THE CENTRAL LIBRARY AND THINK IT SHOULD STAY OPEN EVEN IF IT MEANS REDUCING ITS OPENING HOURS SAY BY NOT OPENING SUNDAYS OR SO LONG SAY ONE DAY IN THE WEEK I am not sure that with the internet, lending music CDs is really appropriate these days (I don't use this service). The budget for new books should be frozen (would Libraries accept donations of unwanted books in good condition?) I presume the budget for inter- library loans needs to be cut. I would sooner have restricted opening hours than closure of branches altogether. It would be helpful to have a breakdown of the library service total spend in order to do comment properly. I AM SATISFIED WITH THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE LIBRARY I AM TOTALLY SPEECHLESS ABOUT IT I AND MANY OTHER LOCAL JOB SEEKERS RELY HEAVILY ON THE LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICES FOR LOOKING FOR AND APPLYING TO JOBS, ALSO THE JOB CENTRE REQUIRES US TO PROVE JOB APPLICATIONS BY PROVIDING PRINT OUTS AS PROOF. IF THESE SERVICES WERE NOT AVAILABLE ME AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY GET OUR BENEFITS STOPPED IT IS THAT SERIOUS. I BELIEVE THAT Q12 IS WORDED TO SEEM LIKE PEOPLE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT ONE OF THE OPTIONS I AM EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH THE IDEA OF CLOSING ANY LIBRARIES. HULLS CHILDREN HAVE IMPROVED EDUCATIONALLY BECAUSE OF THE ABILITY TO GO TO A LIBRARY AND I FEEL THIS IS BEEN PUT AT RISK. I BELIVE THE HIGHWAYDS DEPT COULD ECONOMISE AS I HAVE SEEN MYSELF THE WAY THEY HAVE WASTED MONEY ON THE RECENT RESURFACING AT WILLERBY ROAD E G PUTTING IN DROP KERBS IF OTHER AREAS LOOKED CAREFULLY INTO THEIR BUDGETS WE MAY NOT BE IN THIS SITUATION, IF PEOPLE IN PROMINANT POSITIONS HAVE CUTS IN THIER SALARIES WE WOULD HAVE MORE MONEY. I CANNOT MAKE A HELPFUL STATEMENT REGARDING HOW THE LIBRARY SERVICE CAN REDUCE ITS SPENDING. AS I HAVEN'T SEEN HOW THEY SPEND THEIR ANNAUL BUDGET. I DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS AN ONLINE SERVICE. PERHAPS MORE INFORMATION WOULD HELP, BUT IF PEOPLE USE THE ONLINE SERVICE LESS LIBRANES ARE NEEDED!! CATCH 22 MY REPR NEAREST LIBRARY IS A GOOD BUS ROE AWAY; AS IS THE CENTRAL LIBRARY. I DO BELIEVE THAT LIBRARIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY AS SCHOOLS IN MY LIBRARY AREA USE THE SERVICE. WHY CANT YOU USE SOME EDUCATION BUDGET TO PAY COST/UPKEEP/STAFF SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDRENS AREAS ESPECALLY AS MORE AND MORE CHILDREN IN THE CITY HAVE NO ACCESS TO BOOKS/LIBRARY SERVICES OTHER THAN DURING SCHOOL TIME. I do believe that there are lending libraries that cater for electronic media, i.e. Kindle, and that you can 'borrow' books by downloading them. For this to work the same rules as physical books would need to apply, 3 weeks maximum lending time then the book becomes unavailable and of course you would not be able to 'save' the book to your device. I remember reading an article about it but cannot remember the details. I do not believe less libraries is the way to go in Hull and refuse agree to a cut to the number of libraries that provide so much more than "just books" for people and families. Less hours is a backward step too I DO NOT KNOW OF ANY WAY SUCH SAVING CAN BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT AFFECTING THE SERVICE. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT ANY SAVINGS COULD BE MADE BY ABOLISHING COUNCILLOR'S ALLOWANCES AS THEY SHOULD DO THIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE. FURTHER SAVINGS COULD BE ACHIEVED BY LESS PUBLIC FUNCTIONS/OR COUNCILLORS, LESS EXPENSES PAID "FACT FINDING "etc. ALL OF THIS WOULD NOT AFFECT SERVICES OR THE USERS OF SUCH SERVICES I DO NOT LIKE QUESTION Q12 BECAUSE EITHER WAY YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT I DO NOT WISH TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS AS IT WOULD IMPLY I AGREED WITH ANY CUTS, WHICH I DON'T. I DO NOT WISH TO SEE ANY LIBRARY CLOSED OR THE STAFF HAVING TO WORK LESS HOURS UNLESS THEIR WEEKLY WAGES STAY THE SAME I DONT , NO. I DONT AGREE WITH CUTTING LIBARIES OR HOURS STAFF NEED THE HOURS TO WORK FOR THE JOB THEY LOVE! AND THE PUBLIC SHOULDNT HAVE TO TRAVEL ABOUT HULL FOR ANOTHER LIBARY WHEN THIS IS LOCAL! CUT COSTS ON SOMETHING ELSE COUNCIL! I DONT APPROVE I DONT APPROVE THE BUDGET REDUCTION AS THERE ARE LOTS OF OLDER PEOPLE WHO WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT THE SERVICE INCLUDING MYSELF. THEY GIVE MANY DIFFERENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY FOR OLD, YOUNG ALIKE. I SAUNDERS. I DON'T HAVE ANY COMMENTS WHICH WOULD HELP SAVE MONEY I DONT HAVE ANY IDEA I DON'T KNOW APART FROM REDUCED HOURS HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS. YOU NEED TO KEEP BUYING NEW BOOKS TO KEEP CUSTOMERS. CONSIDERING HULL CITY OF CULTURE 2017, I AM HOPING THAT LIBRARIES ARE PART OF THE "VISION" AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE FURTHER INVESTMENT FROM THE CITY OF CULTURE BUDGET. LIBRARIES PROMOTE GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. VISITING MY LIBRARY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. I DONT KNOW HOW ITS FUNDED BUT I FIND HISTORY CENTRE VERY ELITIST, AND UNCOMFORTABLE. COULD THIS BE TRANSFORMED INTO AN ALTERNATE LIBRARY; WHICH IS USED BY POOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE ONLINE/JOBSEARCH SERVICES. IN TIMES OF OVERLAPPING, JOINT SERVICES, THE CONCEPT OF "HISTORY LIBRARY" FOR JUST MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY TREE SEPIA OBSESSIVES, A LITTLE ARCHAIC MANY, ENGLES, DICKENS, AND DARWIN WERE CONTENT WITH NORMAL LIBRARIES, WHY CAN'T PEOPLE OF HULL. SUCH A VANITY PROJECT IN JUST CREATING SOCIAL APARTHEID IN HULL. I don't know how this saving can be achieved, but the availability of quality library services in their early years has had a very positive impact on my three children. I would be very sad to think that future generations of Hull children will not benefit in the same way. I DONT THINK IT'S FAIR FOR STAFF TO LOSE THEIR JOBS. CHARGE PEOPLE SMALL FEES TO USE COMPUTERS, BORROWING BOOKS ETC. I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION THAT IT'S INCONVEINIENT TO CLOSE ALL LIBRARIES ON A WEDNESDAY. I DON'T THINK LIBRARY MONIES OR HOURS SHOULD BE CUT, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR PEOPLE TO READ BOOKS I DON'T THINK WE NEED TO CUT THE BUDGETS TO LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS AND OTHER FRONT LINE SERVICES SUCH AS THE WARREN. I BELIEVE SAVINGS CAN BE MADE IN OTHER WAYS SUCH AS THE AMOUNT PAID TO COUNCIL MANAGERS AND USING PROPRIETRY SOFTWARE ON ALL THE COMPUTERS. JUST CHANGING THAT TO OPEN SOURCE WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS I DON'T WANT THE AVENUES LIBRARY TO CHANGE IT'S HOURS OR BE REDUCED. IT HAS FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF AND IS IN A GOOD LOCATION FOR ANYONE IN THE AVENUES AREA PLUS THERE ISN'T ANY NEAR HERE APART FROM TOWN WHICH YOU DON'T GET THE SAME SERVICE AND THEN YOU HAVE THE ISSUES OF PARKING AND THE BUDGET OF IT. THE COUNCIL SHOULDN'T BE CUTTING SERVICES, THEY SHOULD BE STOPPING THE BIG PAY RISES OF THE TOP DOGS IN COUNCIL OR CUTTING THEM. WE PAY ENOUGH COUNCIL TAX AND KEEP GETTING CUTS!!! I ENJOY THIS LIBRARY BECAUSE I USE GYM AND ENJOY THE FOOD HERE. AS HEAVY DISABLED EASY TO ACCESS. I FEEL BRANSHOLME LIBRARY IS SUCH A VITAL SERVICE TO LOCAL PEOPLE. ITS NOT JUST FOR BOOKS, BUT POOR PEOPLE WITHOUT THE INTERNET USE THE IT. FACILITIES TO SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT. ANY REDUCTION OF THE SERVICE WOULD HAVE A KNOCK ON EFFECT ON MY LOCAL COMMUNITY BUT A SMALL REDUCTION IN OPENING HOURS WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE. I FEEL IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO CLOSE LIBRARIES NOT JUST FOR ME BUT FOR ALL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THE FUTURE FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT LIBRARIES WILL NOT BE BRIGHT AND WILL IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND AS THEY GROW TO BE ADULTS, READING BOOKS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN LIBRARIES. I FEEL THAT THE LIBRARY SERVICE FULFILLS A NEED FOR CUSTOMERS THAT CANNOT AFFORD THEIR OWN INTERNET - KEEP THEM OPEN. I FEEL THAT THIS BUILDING IS NOT HEATED EFFICIENTLY AND COULD BE DONE PROPERLY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS MOST UNFAIR. I PAY RATES EVEN THOUGH, AS A PENSIONER, I AM ON A LIMITED INCOME, AS AN ELDERLY PERSON, APART FROM THE LIBRARY AND THE TRAVEL PERMIT, 5 GET LITTLE FROM THE COUNCIL. THE CUTBACK IN LIBRARY TIMES HAS ALREADY REDUCED MY ACCESS TO THIS SERVICE AND INCREASED MY SOCIAL ISOLATION. I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT FRED MOORE SHOULD REMAIN OPEN FOR AT LEAST THE CURRENT OPENING HOURS AS THE LAST REDUCTION IN HOURS HAD AN IMPACT ON US AS WE LIKE TO USE THE LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL. OUR LOCAL LIBRARY HAS BEEN A BRILLIANT RESOURCE OVER THE YEARS AND GIVEN MY DAUGHTER A LOVE OF BOOKS & READING AND AT 8 SHE IS AT A MUCH HIGHER READING AGE & I FEEL THAT THIS IS LARGLEY DUE TO BEING A LIBRARY MEMBER FROM SUCH A YOUNG AGE. OUR LIBRARY HAS A VERY FRIENDLY FEEL & THE STAFF GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO BE HELPFUL. IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO SEE THEIR HOURS REDUCED. I FEEL VOLUNTEER RUN LIBRARIES WOULD NOT WORK. WE WOULD LOOSE VALUABLE LIBRARIES. VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT AS RELIABLE & KNOWLEDGEABLE AS YOUR STAFF NOW. LIBRARIES ARE ALSO SOCIAL AREAS FOR PEOPLE-LIFELINES FOR SOME!!! I FEEL VOLUNTERS WOULD BE THE ANSWER TO THIS PROBLEM. I FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER WHAT I WOULD SUGGEST - WOULD HATE IT IF SOMEONE WERE TO SUFFER (I.E. MADE REDUNDANT) I FIND THE LIBRARY VERY USEFUL AND HELPFUL, AND WOULD FIND IT AWKWARD WITHOUT THESE FACILITIES, AS WOULD MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE A LOT MORE DISABLED THAN ME AND FIND IT ESSENTIAL TO HAVING A REASONABLE LIFE STYLE I FIRST JOINED THE LIBRARY AGED 6 AND NOW SIXTY YEARS LATER I STILL USE THEM, THEY ARE AND ALWAYS HAVE BEEN A GREAT SOURCE OF PLEASURE TO ME, PLEASE DONT CLOSE THEM, AS A PENSIONER I CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY BOOKS AS MUCH AS I'D LIKE AND ALWAYS AWAIT THE LATEST BY MY FAVOURITE AUTHORS. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARIES FOR 80 YRS I HAVE COMPLETED THIS FORM ON THE BASIS THAT I AM SEMI RETIRED AND CAN THEREFORE VISIT DURING NORMAL DAYTIME HOURS. FOR PEOPLE WORKING FULL TIME, EVENING HOURS WILL BE MORE VITAL! I THINK IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP THE NUMBER OF LIBRARIES OPEN BUT PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OPENING TIMES TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL. I HAVE LIVED ON PRESTON RD MARFLEET LANE ALL OF MY LIFE AND THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LIBRARY ON THIS ESTATE YOU WOULD BE TAKING A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY WHERE ELDERLY AND YOUNG ALIKE HAVE ACCESS TO READING MATERIAL I AM NOT AN AVID FAN THEREFORE BEING UNEMPLOYED READING IS MY SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO. I HAVE NO FURTHER COMMENTS I HAVE NO PROBLEM PAYING A SMALL FEE FOR A TICKET FOR THE YEAR. I HAVE USED THE AVENUES LIBRARY FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES OVER THE LAST 45 YEARS AND IT HAS ALWAYS SERVED ME VERY WELL AND NEVER LET ME DOWN. AS I AM AGING I RELY ON IT MORE & MORE FOR READING, AND AS MY EYES DETERIORATE FOR SPOKEN WORD BROOKS IN THE FUTURE. THE STAFF HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY FRIENDLY & HELPFUL TO CLOSE THIS LIBRARY WOULD CREATE A BIG GAP IN MY LIFE & I WOULD PROTEST VIGOROUSLY IF ANY MOVES WERE MADE TO CLOSE IT DOWN LIBRARIES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FUTURE GENARATIONS -ESPECIALLY TO THE DISABLED & DISADVANTAGED. I HAVE USED THE FRED MOORE LIBRARY FOR YEARS. THE CHOICE OF BOOKS IS FIRST CLASS ALSO THE COUNCIL SERVICES THE STAFF ARE ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL TO LOSE THIS SERVICE WOULD BE WRONG. I HAVE USED THE LIBRARY SINCE THE 1970'S IT WOULD BE SAD TO SEE IT GO, WHEN WE ARE ALL PAYING COUNCIL TAX - EXPENSIVE MAY I AD - AS EACH YEAR GOES ON & IT'S FOR THE FACILITIES. THE CONSERVATIVES NEED TO BE RID OF & LABOUR BACK IN POWER AND I'M CONSIDERING NOT PAYING ANYTHING AT ALL UNDER THE EVIL TORIES - CITY OF CULTURE, EH! I HAVEN'T ANY IDEAS AT ALL AS TO HOW THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED, BUT I SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT THE LIBRARY IS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. I home educate my daughter & the library is a valuable tool, we visit regularly to borrow books & audiobooks. We attend children's events in the holidays & after school times. It has become part of our community, it is lovely to see familiar faces. It is vital to communities to keep their libraries, I don't see how we can promote literacy, community & culture if we close libraries. It is ridiculous that Hull is spending an absolute fortune on the City of Culture events but can't keep it's libraries open. I would rather have no City of Culture but keep libraries.Opening hours should be reduced if necessary but do not close libraries. There aren't that many now and they are important to the people who live near them, they won't necessarily just go to their next closest library, which can be a distance away & totally inconvenient. I would rather pay more council tax to keep the libraries open. Costs can be reduced; turn the heating down, have it on less, reduce energy usage, reduce wastage of resources. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW HOW YOU COULD REDUCE SPENDING WITH THE LIBRARY SERVICE. I CAN ONLY STATE THAT I'VE NEVER YET SEEN THE INGS LIBRARY EMPTY I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED BOOKS & RELY ON MY LOCAL LIBRARY FOR SO MANY THINGS & WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT IT I'VE MOVED AROUND QUITE ABIT WITH MY ADULT LIFE ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS I'VE ALWAYS DONE IS FIND THE LOCAL LIBRARY & START USING IT I HOPE MAY THE COUNCIL WILL FIND A WAY TO ACHIEVE THOSE SAVINGS WITHOUT CLOSING LIBRARIES. I CAN ACCESS THE CENTRAL LIBRARY EASILY. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO HAVE LIBRARIES. THESE CUTS ARE A POLITICAL ASSAULT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. I THINK THE COUNCIL SHOULD BE DOING MORE TO HIGHLIGHT USERS. WHAT COULD BE MORE DEPRESSING THAN A CLOSURE OF LOCAL LIBRARIES WITH HULL'S CITY OF CULTURE ON THE HORIZON? I HOPE THE TARTING UP OF THE CITY CENTRE & PROPOSED MOVING OF WILBERFORCE STATUE ARE NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE LIBRARIES! I just find it sad that we have to choose from the 2 options on the final page. I LIVE ALONE AND SPEND A LOT TIME READING I WOULD MISS THE LIBRARY VERY MUCH I LOVE FRED MOORE LIBRARY. HAVE USED IT FOR 20+ YEARS. THE STAFF ARE GREAT, OPENING HOURS FINE. I LOVE VISITING THIS LIBARY, THE STAFF ARE VERY FRLENDLY AND HELPFUL, I M A WIDOW SO FUNDS ARE LOW-SO I COULDNT-TRAVEL TO CENTRAL LIBARY WHEN I WISHED. AS BUS FARES ARE EXPENSIVE! I M NOT SURE ITS POSSIBLE. THE LIBRARY I USE IS UNDERSTAFFED AS IT IS, ESPECIALLY AT PEAK USE TIMES. I M SO GRATEFULL FOR OUR CENTRAL LIBRARY. I NEED TO USE THE LIBRARY BECAUSE I DONT GET OUT MUCH AND CANT AFFORD TO PAY FOR BOOKS. BUT THE SMALL FEE YOU HAVE TO PAY TO ORDER ONE IS ONLY 50P PER BOOK. WHEN I GO I GET ABOUT 5 TO 10 BOOKS OUT I NO LONGER USE LIBRARIES AND READ BOOKS FROM A KINDLE OR IPAD. I NOTICE THE LIBRARY NOW PROCESS'S CONCESSIONARY PASSES. MAYBE THEY COULD ALSO PERFORM OTHER TASKS (WHICH DO NOT AFFECT THE RUNNING OF THE LIBRARY TOO MUCH) AND ALTHOUGH THIS WOULD NOT SAVE SPENDING IN THE LIBRARY SERVICE IT COULD SAVE SPENDING ELSEWHERE. I refuse to answer the above question. I want an increase in hours of what we currently have and I do not believe in closing libraries to pay for this... I SPEND MOST OF MY TIME AWAY ON TRIPS. I AM NOT THE BEST PERSON TO ASK ABOUT CONVENIENCE OF LIBRARIES IN HULL STAFF ARE ALWAYS HELPFUL AND COMPETENT & PLEASANT I SUGGEST A SERIOUS RECONSIDERATION. IT HULL IS TO BE LEGITIMABELY THE CITY OF CULTURE IN 2017 DOESN'T LOSING LIBRARIES OR REDUCING SERVICES UNDERMINE ITS CREDIBILITY IN THE CRITICAL AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION OF CULTURE, WHERE LIBRARIES ARE VITAL. I THINK "CUTS" SHOULD BE MADE ELSEWHERE I E. "COUNCILLORS EXPENSES" ETC. THIS LIBRARY FRED MOORE AND MANY MORE ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITIES & HAVE HAD HOURS CUT TOO MUCH ALREADY. HOW WILL OUR FUTURE BE WITH LESS EDUCATION! M. ORR. I THINK A CHARGE OF 25P PER BOOK WOULD GO A LONG WAY TO KEEP THE LIBRARY SERVICE GOING. I THINK I SHOULD SEE HOW THE BUDGET IS SPENT THEN MAYBE I COULD SUGGEST IDEAS. I THINK IF LESS MONEY WAS WASTED BY HULL CITY COUNCIL AS IT HAS BEEN A SECOND RATE COUNCIL FOR YEARS, OLD FASHIONED, NO VISION OF A FUTUR.E ALL THE STAFF IN THE LIBRARES I HAVE TICKED OFF DO AN EXCELLENT JOB LIBRARIES DO FAR MORE NOW THAN THEY EVER DID. D ATKINSON I THINK IT WOULD BE UNFORTUNATE IF ANY OF THE LOCAL LIBRARIES HAD TO CLOSE, THE LIBRARY IN BRANSHOLME CENTRE IS ALWAYS BUSY. PERHAPS USING MORE VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS THE USUAL LIBRARY STAFF IS A WAY OF KEEPING THE SAME HOURS, WITHOUT HAVING TO CLOSE ANY. I think it is appalling that Hull City Council cannot manage their budget appropriately and are resorting to cutting local library opening times and closing down local libraries completely. Libraries are an extremely important facility for the education and wellbeing of the community, especially vulnerable groups and people who are not in the position to afford to buy books, cds, DVDs, computers etc. Libraries are also an important social outlet for people who are socially isolated. Perhaps if libraries could be more organised, imaginative and active with regard to putting on ticketed events at the libraries, this could be one of the things that could help raise money for their upkeep. It would also encourage more people to use the library and raise the profile of libraries as an important and indespensible part of the community. I THINK IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO HAVE A LIBRARY CLOSE TO THEM SO REDUCING HOURS WOULD MEAN EVERYONE WOULD STILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THEIR LOCAL LIBRARY. MAYBE ANOTHER WAY IS NOT FOR THE FULL LIBRARY TO BE RUN BY THE COMMUNITY BUT TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PUT BOOKS BACK ETC. I THINK ITS A DISGRACE THAT ANY LIBRARIES SHOULD BE CLOSED. SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES SHOULD BE 1ST PRIORITY. ALL THE MONEY THE GOVERNMENT HAS WASTED IT WOULD UPSET ME VERY MUCH IF MY LOCAL LIBRARY WAS TO CLOSE. THE STAFF DO A FANTASTIC JOB I WOULD HATE THEM TO LOSE THERE JOBS. I think its disgusting that services provided for the lower income members of society are being reduced. People need to access libraries for internet access and learning who otherwise will not be able to do so. Council management should take a pay cut. I THINK ITS DISGUSTING YOU SHOULD INSTEAD OF SHUTTING LIBRARYS AND IMPORTANT STUFF DOWN, GIVE YOURSELVES LOWER PAY AND HELP TOWARDS THE LIBRARYS. I THINK LIBRARIES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND I WOULD BE HAPPIER TO PAY A BIT MORE COUNCIL TAX RATHER THAN LOSE THIS SERVICE. I THINK LIBRARIES AND THEIR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN A REDUCTION TO SCHOOL MEALS TO 50P USE THIS MONEY TO PROVIDE A SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOLS WITH THE READING CHALLENGE, THE BOOK CLUBS AND THE INTERNET ACCES FOR THEIR HOMEWORK. I THINK PEOPLE NEED THEIR LIBRARIES, BORROWING BOOKS, USING COMPUTERS, AND THE COUNCIL IS DOING A VERY GOOD JOB IN MAKING SURE THAT IS SO. HENCE IF ALL ELSE FAILS I WOULD AGREE TO OPEN LIBRARIES WITH LESS HOURS. I think reducing opening hours and days of opening will reduce spending. I think reducung the number of librairies and the opening times is an absolute disgrace to be honest. I am sure there are plenty of other areas that you could save money. Shame on you Hull CC !! I THINK THAT IT IS INIQUITOUS THAT LIBRARIES ARE FACED WITH SUCH AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE. I THINK THAT THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS EXTREMELY WELL RUN AND PROVIDES EXCELLENT CHOICE AND FACILITIES. THE STAFF ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL. ALSO LIBRARIES ARE SOME OF THE LAST REMAINING UNCOMERCIALISED AND UNDISCRIMINATING PUBLIC SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT AND MEET OTHERS. GETTING RID OF THE COALITION GOVERNMENT WOULD BE MY ANSWER TO THE FUNDING PROBLEMS! I THINK THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SUPPORT THE COUNCIL WITH THE THEIR BUDGET. Q12 AND 13 I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. I think the idea of a community run library has some merit however, I believe this would be at the cost of providing a high quality professional service. It also demonstrates the council's lack of respect for the library profession. Rather than close libraries the council should do more to encourage usage. I THINK THE LIBRARIES SHOULD STAY THE WAY THEY ARE. I THINK THE LIBRARY IS A KEY ELEMENT IN ENCOURAGING CHILDREN /ADULTS TO ENJOY/EXPERIENCE BOOKS (READING). IF LOCAL HIGH STREET LIBRARIES ARE PLANNING TO CLOSE THEY SHOULD CONSIDER PARTNERING WITH RETAILERS SUCH AS COSTA COFFEE TO SHARE OPERATING COSTS AND INCREASE FOOTFALL I THINK THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS VERY GOOD. IT IS SUCH A SHARE THAT THIS IS A PRICE BEING PAID FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S DREADFUL AUSTERITY PROGRAMME I DONT THINK THAT SOME OF THE OLDER BOOKS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN YOUR BOOK SALES. I think the presentation of the books is poor compared to book shops.In this respect I would rather use a bookshop. At Greenwood Ave the books are crammed together it is difficult seeing the dividing markers for the surnames and I find craning my neck on an angle to read the titles/authors awful.Consequently I don't go much and when I do usually select from those on display on a table as they are easier to read. Because they are so tightly crammed together they just merge into an uninteresting display and I find I don 't want to even select a book as their is nothing to attract me I think there needs to be consideration as to the possibility of housing multiple services within the same buildings to reduce the number of assets that the Council has to manage. In East Riding for example there have been a clear shift to "Multi Purpose Facilities" which can house a library, council customer services, and other services, all in the same building. I think you could introduce the facility to borrow e-books. This is available at libraries run by other Councils and would be very popular - in my family, at least! I THINK YOU SHOULD KEEP ALL THE LIBRARIES THE SAME AND NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. I use my library for books on CD which I plow through in my job 'on the road'. The service the library offers with these CDs is fabulous, there are always up to date offerings, I can reserve on line and have them delivered to my library of choice. When I first moved to Hull 14 years ago I was using a similar service in a London library, the CD loan fee 14 years ago was �3.00 for 3 weeks, I would happily pay more than the current 65p for the rental of these discs. Perhaps you could offer a subsidised rental for over 65s or partially sighted users. I USE THE AVENUES LIBRARY REGULARLY. IT IS AN EXCELLENT LIBRARY IN A GREAT LOCATION. HOWEVER, I DO NOT USE IT AS OFTEN AS I USED TO BECAUSE OF THE POOR OPENING HOURS. THIS LIBRARY IS SO CONVENIENT BECAUSE IT IS NEAR SHOPS AND IS WITHIN HANDY WALKING DISTANCE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THIS AREA. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE IT! I use the facility of telephone renewal quite a lot for the books I have out. I USE THE GREENWOOD AVENUE LIBRARY EVERY DAY, THE LIBRARY IS EXCELLENT AND THE STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY HELPFUL. I HOPE THAT THEY DONT CLOSE THIS LIBRARY AS I USE IT EVERYDAY. (JULIE MORRIS) I used to attend the baby group at my local library it was the only one I knew of within walking distance. It was a great service and of huge benefit to myself and my daughter. My eldest daughter is taking part in the book challenge during the holidays and it is an excellent educational and low cost activity that we enjoy. It also encourages us to get outside and do more walking! My local library is always busy and most mornings there is a queue of people at the door waiting to use the service. I VOLUNTEER AT INGS LIBRARY ON THURSDAY AT JOB CLUB. I ORIGINALLY WAS SIGNED FOR THE 'SCARED OF MICE' WHICH IS ONE-TO- ONE BUT PEOPLE DON'T TURN UP. SCARED OF MICE NEEDS TO BE MORE CLASROOM BASED SO PEOPLE CAN LEARN. LIKE A WORKSHOP WHERE VOLUNTEERS LIKE MYSELF CAN HELP AND GIVES THEM CONFIDENCE TO USE COMPUTERS. I VOLUNTEER FOR ANLABY PARK LIBRARY WHAT ABOUT INVESTIGATING OTHER THINGS LIBRARIES COULD DO - SMALL BUSINESS OFFICER - CAFE (EXTERNAL CONTRACTOR) - CHILDCARE - SHOP I WISH I COULD AS I AM VERY UPSET BY IT! I would be very unhappy to lose the services of my local library. Being disabled restricts me as far as distances are concerned. Unfortunately I have no idea how these services can be maintained when there are insufficient funds available to run any services efficiently. I WOULD BE WILLING TO DO SOME VOLUNTARY WORK IN ORDER TO KEEP MY LOCAL LIBRARY OPEN! NO PROBLEM I WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY A FEE I WOULD BE WILLING TO VOLUTEER MY SERVICES IF IT WOULD HELP (M. MORGAN 827208) I WOULD CONSIDER PAYING A SUBSCRIPTION FEE EVERY YEAR; AND / OR PAY FOR USE OF COMPUTERS I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE LIBRARY TO OPEN SAME TIME EVERY MORNING NOT THE TIME THAT YOU HAVE AT THE MOMENT WHICH IS DAFT ALRIGHT I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP LIBRARIES OPEN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE I THINK THEY ARE IMPORTANT PART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, FOR CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR PARENTS ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AS WELL. I DON'T AGREE WITH CLOSING LIBRARIES, OR EXPECTING PEOPLE TO WORK FOR NOTHING! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE LIBRARY NEEDS TO REDUCE IT'S BUDGET BY SUCH A DEFINED AMMOUNT? UNTIL I KNOW THE ANSWER I COULDN'T POSSIBLY COMMENT. I WOULD NOT AGREE WITH GETTING RED OF THE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE WHICH IS VERY GOOD AND MUCH LOVED. I would prefer that all the City's libraries remain open. This is a direct attack from a philistine in it for themselves Coalition Government against peoples' need and desire to read and to further their knowledge. But the council too should do its utmost to preserve this example from a far more enlightened age and maybe since there is an election in May next year, a campaign by an amalgam of councils that band together to stress that they will not tolerate this war on intelligence,.could well be appropriate! I would rather keep the libraries without reducing their opening hours I WOULD SUGGEST HOLDING A 'BOOK AMMESTY! I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WHO ARE NOT REGULAR USERS, WHO ARE IN POSESSION OF NUMEROUS BOOKS THEY HAVE HAD FOR A LONG TIME AND ARE EMBARRASSED TO RETURN THEM AND HAVE LITTLE INCENTIVE TO DO SO AS THEY HAVE MOVED ADDRESS ETC AND HAVE LITTLE NEED TO USE THE LIBRARY IN FUTURE. SOME FUNDS COULD BE RECOUPED IN THIS WAY, INCLUDING BY SALE OF THE BOOKS. A CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO THE DOOR AND AN A4 PRINT OUT ADVERTISING THE SCHEME WOULD BE ALL THAT IS NEEDED. I WOULD WILLINGly PAY TO BORROW A BOOK 10P? TO 50P? I)WHY ARE THEY REDUCING COUNCIL FUNDING FOR LABOUR HELD AREAS? II) GET RID OF, OR REDUCE THE NUMBER OF JOBSWORTHS ON THE COUNCIL. III)SUBSCRIBE TO KINDLE. ID BE WORRIED COUNCIL TAX WILL GO UP TO COVER COST OF FUNDING NEEDED TO KEEP THINGS OPEN. IF IT MEANS REDUCED OPENING TIMES TO KEEP ALL LIBRARIES OPEN THEN SO BE IT. LIBRARIES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE CULTRUAL STRUCTURE OF ANY LARGE TOWN OR CITY. THEY NEED TO STAY OPEN. IF OUR LIBRARY SHUT'S, WHAT HAPPENES TO PEOPLE OUT OF WORK WHO NEED TO USE A COMPUTER FOR JOB SEARCHES? I'M 50 NEXT YEAR AND CAN'T WALK INTO TOWN ON A DAILY BASIS & IF DOLE SANCTION ME, IS THE COUNCIL/GOVERNMENT GOING TO PROVID SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE THAT THIS HAPPENS TOO? IF PEOPLE AREN'T USING THEM, CUTTING DOWN WOULD MAKE SENSE IF REDUCING COST IS IMPLICATING THIS LIBRARY COULD CLOSE THAT WOULD BE A 'BIG KNOCK' FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. CHILDREN, ELDERLY & THE LOCAL SCHOOLS WHO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN & PARENTS TO USE IT. ALSO BRING CLASSES HERE TO ENCOURAGE. IF REDUCING OPENING HOURS BUT KEEPING THE SAME NO OF LIBRARIES - COULD YOU ENSURE THAT LIBRARIES HAVE THE SAME HOURS BETWEEN THEM IE. SPREAD THE OPENING HOURS ACROSS LIBRARIES SO THERE IS ALWAYS A LIBRARY OPEN? LOSING LIBRARY SERVICES IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE CITY. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR STAFF DO. If the council can consider having pavement fountains in Queen Victoria Square, think about moving The Wilberforce Monument and other things for the 2017 year of culture, THEY CAN AFFORD TO KEEP OPEN ALL THE LIBRARIES which allow people to access CULTURE WEEK IN WEEK OUT. Get rid of all the over paid executive officers, and reduce the amount of expenses/ wages paid to the councillors. WE WANT OUR LIBRARIES. IF THE COUNCIL STOPPED WASTING MONEY ON OTHER THING'S, (I.E. MOVING WILLIAM WILBERFORCE STATUE FROM ITS PRESENT SITE) IT COULD EASILY SAVE THE £415,000 POUNDS. IF THE COUNCILLORS AND ADMINISTRATORS TOOK A 5 TO 10 PER CENT PAY CUT INSTEAD OF A 15 PER CENT PAY RISE THEY WOULD FIND IT A LOT EASIER TO BALANCE THE BOOKS IF THE GOVERMENT ALLOWED THE SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY PER HEAD AS IN SCOTLAND WE WOULD BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALL SERVICES- SHAME ON YOU ENGLISH GOVERMENT!!! IF THE LIBRARY CLOSED IT WOULD MAKE PEOPLES LIFE HELL. IF THIS LIBRARY CLOSES THAT MEANS I CANNOT BRING MY CHILD TO THE BABY GROUPS ALSO I USE THE COMPUTERS TO LOOK FOR JOBS AND SOCIAL WEBSITES ALSO I BORROW AT LEAST 2 BOOKS A WEEK. IF THIS LIBRARY WAS TO CLOSE THEIR WOULD AFFECT ME AS I AM DISABLED. THIS THE NEARES'T AND MOST WELCOMING LIBRARY I HAVE EVERY KNOWN PLEASE KEEP THIS OPEN IF YOU CHANGE THE SERVICE PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR JOBS IF YOU CLOSE GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY. I WOULD NOT USE OTHER HCC LIBRARY, BUT WOULD START USING EAST RIDING LIBRARY I'm a resident of East Riding who uses Hull libraries as they're much better and the opening hours suit me. Perhaps you could consider charging a nominal fee for non Hull residents per year? I'd pay. I'M SORRY THE LIBRARIES HAVE TO SUFFER IM SURE YOU ALREADY KNOW PROBABLY CLOSURE/STAFF REDUCTION. IF SO REDUCE MY COUNCIL TAX!. IM UPSET ABOUT THE BUDGET CUTS BUT KNOW THIS IS A RESULT OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT MEASURES. I BELIEVE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN LEVELS OF LIBRARY OPENING I SUGGEST LOWERING THE AMOUNT OF BOOK SPENDING AND RAISING OPENING HOURS IN LIBRARIES. In general, and particularly after talking to people in other parts of the country, the library service in Hull is excellent and well managed with only minimal closures. Reduced hours aren't ideal, but better than complete closures, as many people will have then have problems accessing the service. I don't believe community libraries are the answer to the problem. They're a nice idea and may possibly work with support in some areas, but librarians are skilled professionals who should be valued. I think it's possible more people would use the service if they were aware of what it offered ie above and beyond books. Social groups, Internet, children's classes etc. Maybe this needs communicating more efficiently? The Twitter feed is doing an excellent job of this. What other events could libraries offer? Author visits are great, but why not music, too? There must be scope for creative people within the service to do more. IN MY OPINION KEEP THINGS AS THEY ARE. WE HAVE A PERFECTLY GOOD LIBRARY HERE AT THE GIPSYVILLE CENTRE. WHY CHANGE IT? IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING A SERVICE TO ALL LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE CITY I FEEL IT WOULD BE BETTER, IF NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE SATELLITE LIBRARIES WITH REDUCED HOURS, PARTICULARY AS THOSE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY WOULD NOT HAVE TO TRAVEL FURTHER DISTANCES. PERHAPS INTRODUCING A CLICK AND COLLECT SERVICE ONLY IN SOME OF THE LEAST USED LIBRARIES COULD BE AN ALTERNATIVE-AGAIN USE OF/OR ACCESS TO COMPUTERS WOULD BE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS. INCREASE FINE/OVERDUE BOOK COSTS. LESS LIBRARIES LONGER HOURS. INCREASE FINES, REMOVE SOME EXCEPTIONS TO FINES, CHASE PEOPLE OWING FINES WITH ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED CHARGED TO THEM INCREASE LATE FEES, CHANGE MORE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES INCREASE LOAN CHARGES FOR CDS/DVDS ETC INCREASE OPENING HOURS & INCREASE OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE. INCREASE THE PRICE OF LOANED CD & DVDs INDIRECTLY CUT COUNCILORS AND THEIR PAYMENTS THIS COULD BRING IN £415,000 HULL IS DOWN THE BOTTOM OF THE EDUCATION LIST , HOW CAN YOU THINK OF CLOSING LIBRARIES, CHILDREN NEED THEM. INSTALL ENGERY SAVING LIGHTING, INSTALL SOLAR PANELS. INSTEAD OF BEING CLOSED ONE DAY PER WEEK PERHAPS OPEN THE FULL 6 DAYS PER WEEK AT THE HOURS OF 12 PM TO 6 PM. INSTEAD OF CHARGING FOR RESERVATIONS I WOULD CHARGE £1 TO LOOK UP PEOPLES DETAILS WHEN THEY WANT TO GO ON THE COMPUTERS BUT HAVEN'T GOT THEIR LIBRARY TICKET Q12-DON'T AGREE WITH EITHER INTRODUCE A NOMINAL YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION. It depends how much they would be reduced by. You haven't given any indication of how much that might be, IT IS A PUBLIC SERVICE AND I DO NOT WANT ANY REDUCTIONS. TAXES WILL HAVE TO BE INCREASED TO COPE WITH THE EXTRA COSTING. IT IS SICKENING THAT LIBRARIES HAVE CLOSED DOWN OR REDUCE HOURS IT COSTS PEOPLE'S JOBS QUESTION 12 IS TYPICALLY PRIVATE IN THE SENSE THAT YOU ARE ASKED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN 2 EVILS. EITHER SHUT DOWN LIBRARIES OR REDUCE HOURS. IT WILL REDUCE EDUCATION AND ACCES TO CULTURE. DO NOT REDUCE SPENDING OR LIBRARIES! IT IS SO VITAL FOR CHILDREN TO BE READING - NOT JUST FOR CONCENTRATION AND PLEASURE, BUT FOR VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS. THEREFORE, PERHAPS MORE SECOND-HAND BOOKS COULD BE BOUGHT IN THAN NEW BOOKS- CERTAINLY WOULDN'T MIND THIS, LESS MONEY COULD BE SPENT ON BOOKS THIS WAY BUT THERE WOULD STILL BE A WIDE CHOICE FOR LIBRARY USERS. IT IS TRAGIC THAT LIBRARIES ARE BEING TARGETED. IT IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE BRITISH PUBLIC, YET AGAIN. IT SEEMS AN ABSOLUTE CONTRADICTION THAT HULL ASPIRES TO BE CITY OF CULTURE AND AT THE SAME TIME BE CUTTING LIBRARIES IF, AS FREQUENTLY BOASTED, CITY OF CULTURE STATUS IS GOING TO INJECT MANY MILLIONS INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY SURELY FINDING £415K SHOULD BE EASY? IT WORLD BE A SHAME TO CLOSE THIS LIBRARY. I CAME HERE AS A CHILD. IT WOULD BE A REAL SHAME TO SEE LIBRARY CLOSURES IT WOULD BE ALRIGHT FOR THE LIBRARY TO BE OPEN ON LESS DAYS AND MAYBE SHORTER HOURS IT WOULD BE NICE TO KEEP THE LIBRARIES OPEN AND REDUCE THE HOURS. ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE HAD GREENWOOD LIBRARY FOR MANY YEARS AND STAFF ARE NICE AND FRIENDLY WE LIVE ON SUTTON PARK BUT I PREFER GREENWOOD TO BRANSHOLME LIBRARY MORE TO OFFER AT GREENWOOD IT WOULD MAKE MORE SENSE TO OPEN LATER IN THE DAY & STAY OPEN LATER. THE LATE AM-LUNCHTIME-AFTERNOONS ALWAYS APPEAR TO BE THE BUSIEST. JUST MY OBSERVATION MIND!!! Its a disgrace that libraries have reduced opening hours as it is without reducing them further. LIbraries are a lifeline for a lot of people. Housebound people etc and for me as a kid it enabled me to have access to a vast array of learning material. Something that i still use today. I can not stress how important libraries are to people young and old. Libraries have always been there and open daily, all day, to the public. Why does this government/council demand they be closed. They've always been there, always been open and now there is no money for them!! Disgusting. ITS A GOOD OLD SERVICE THAT WE NEED AS NOT ALL HAVE ACCESS TO INTERNET SERVICE OR FINANCE TO BY A NEW BOOK. LETS KEEP UP THE OLDER SERVICES. ITS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS, READ TO MY SON EVERY DAY AND FEEL ITS IMPORTANT FOR HIS EDUCATION ITS NICE TO USE ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE HIS BOOKS REGULARY ITS OFTEN DIFFICULT TO USE COMPUTER ITS OFTEN TO NOISY, SO YOU DONT HAVE THE TIME PEACE OR QUIET TO DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, SO ITS OFTEN WASTE OF TIME GOING IN THINK THE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A JOB SHOULD GO TO THE JOB CENTRE OR HAVE A SPECIAL ROOM FOR THEM I THINK THE SERVICES ARE ALREADY CUT AS FAR AS THEY CAN BE ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO MEASURE THE BENEFITS OF THE LIBRARY SERVICE (AS COMPARED TO, SAY A HEALTH SERVICE) BUT IT SEEMS IT IS CRUCIAL TO PEOPLES WELL-BEING IN THE CITY, HELPING TO PROMOTE & MAINTAIN MENTAL HEALTH, AS WELL AS PROVIDING MORE EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT. JUDGE WHETHER A LIBRARY IS VISIBLE BY THE NUMBER OF USERS ETC. JUST KEEP THEM OPEN FOR FAILURE GENERATIONS KEEP ALL LIBRARIES WITH REDUCED HOURS KEEP AVENUES LIBRARY OPEN KEEP BRANSHOLME LIBRARY OPEN KEEP BRANSHOLME OPEN!! KEEP CENTRAL CLOSE LEAST USED KEEP GIPSYVILLE OPEN KEEP LIBRARY OPEN LONGER AND MORE STAFF EMPLOYED, AND MAKE IT MORE FRENDLY FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND YOUNG ONES WITH FAMILYS KEEP THE AVENUES LIBRARY WITH SAME AMOUNT OF HOURS! KEEP THE BOOKS, REDUCE COMPUTERS KEEP THE LIBRARIES KEEP THE LIBRARY OPEN PLEASE KEEP THE LIBRARY OPENED, AND SAVE MONEY ON OTHER COUNCIL SERVICES. GET RID OF THE WARDENS, AND PUT THE MONEY INTO THE LIBRARYS. WE NEED THE LIBRARYS FOR EVERYONE, CHILDREN, FAMILYS, OLD AGE PENSIONERS. KEEP THE SAME NUMBER OF LIBARIES OPEN AND THE SAME OPENING TIME KEEP THEM STAFFED AS NORMAL (NO CHANGE NEEDED) LEAVE OUR LIBRARIES ALONE - JUST BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT HAS REDUCED HCC BUDGET IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE FIRST THING TO GO ARE THE LIBRARIES. TO STOP PAYING OUT MONEY TO THE WARREN WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO START. IT IS HCC DECISION TO REDUCE SPENDING BY THE ABOVE AMOUNT NOT OURS. EXACTLY WHAT MY COUNCIL TAX PAYS FOR THESE DAYS IS ANYONES GUESS! THE LIBRARIES ARE NOT OPEN OFTEN ENOUGH OR LATE ENOUGH. GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND STOP TARGETING THE LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS. CITY OF CULTURE 2017? WHAT A JOKE LEAVE THE LIBRARYS ALONE BECAUSE THEY'VE DWINDLED ENOUGH TRY AND SAVE ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNCIL. LEAVE THEM ALONE REDUCE COUNCILLORS LEAVE THINGS AS THEY ARE, THEY SEEM TO BE GOING ON OK AS THEY ARE. LEAVE THINGS THE WAY THEY ARE THEY ARE SEEM TO BE RUNNING PERFECTLY! LEND BOOKS ONLY THEN MORE CAN GO ON DISPLAY INSTEAD OF IN THE STACK LESS BOOKS LESS BOOKS AND FEWER STAFF, MORE COMPUTERS, AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS, LIKE SCANNING CARD TO ENTER LIBRARYS, LIKE IN EUROPE. LESS COMPUTER & STAFF? Less hours open. Less staff LESS LIBRARY'S SAME HOURS LESS MANAGEMENT - BACK TO BASIC WORK. LESS MANAGEMENT & MORE GROUND STAFF Less staff and less opening hours LET OUT SOME OF THE ROOMS. COFFEE BAR. VISIT SCHOOLS LETS CUT BACK ON THE MANY COUNCILLORS AND HIGHLY PAID EXECUTIVE OFFICESR DO WE REALLY NEED THAT MANY LETS SEE SOME CUT BACKS FROM THE TOP LIBRARIES ARE A VERY VALUED SERVICE AND OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES. IT MAKES YOU GET OUT DURING THE DAY AND CHAT TO PEOPLE. LIBRARIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. EXTEND THE HOURS & FACILITIES (POST OFFICES/CHEMISTS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/ADULT LEARNING/SOCIAL EVENTS/INFO CLUBS/HEALTH SUITE/ ADVICE/EXPAND TO SUIT SPECIFIC LOCAL NEEDS. DON'T BE AFRAID TO THINK BIG. LIBRARIES ARE ESSENTIAL TO BOTH LEISURE READING AND INFORMATION. WHILST THE WEB IS ALSO USEFUL, THE COST OF USING IT IS INCREASING ALL THE TIME. POSSIBLY CHARGING FOR THE USE OF COMPUTERS WOULD HELP REDUCE COSTS ESPECIALLY WHEN USING THE INTERNET LIBRARIES ARE IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY FOR THE YOUTH OF TODAY. LITRATURE SHOULD NOT BE LOOKED AT AS SOMETHING THAT'S NOT THAT IMPORTANT. DO WHAT THEY HAVE TO, BUT DON'T CLOSE LIBRARIES! LIBRARIES ARE KEY! FIND SAVINGS SOMEWHERE ELSE! LIBRARIES ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE INVENTIONS. THEY SHOULD GET MORE MONEY NOT LESS TAX THE RICH! LIBRARIES ARE THE HEART OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NEED TO BE RETAINED FOR THE FUTURE PERSENTATION OF CHILDREN AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND MEETING CENTRES FOR THE LOCAL RESIDENCE .DERINGHAM LIBRARY IS AN IDEAL CENTRE FOR INTRODUCTION COFFEE MEETINGS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. Libraries are the most valuable community asset. We need more not less. This is the service that should be protected more than any other. Please don't close them poor people need them to have a chance at bettering themselves. Libraries could be multi purpose community hubs, housing library facilities as well as other community based activities. I think it is a good opportunity to open the libraries up to other activities such as readings (eg the Head In A book series of readings) and other cultural events. Some of those events (but not all) could be ticketed to increase revenue. Additional services such as post office services, banking could also be explored where they could rent part of the library premises in areas where branches have closed.Some health service functions such as minor injuries units could also be house there to make the libraries a local area resource. LIBRARIES NEED TO BE RECOGNISED FOR THE VALUE THEY GIVE, THEY ARE OFTEN THE FIRST CONTACT AND LOW LEVEL HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH SOCIALISING, HEALTH AND LEARNING ISSUES. THEY SAVE THE COUNCIL MONEY BY PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES - ALSO HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED. WITHOUT LIBRARIES MORE PEOPLE WOULD BE ACCESSING HEALTH SERVICES. WITHOUT A PROPER LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERED BY QUALIFIED STAFF - HULL CANNOT BE A CITY OF CULTURE IN ANY YEAR! Libraries need to remain accessible to all members of local communities however they should have a priority target of engaging children and families to read more, including promotion of newspapers, Internet and e-readers. LIBRARIES SHOULD NOT BE CUT. LIBRARY SERVICES SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO WORK WITH SOCIAL SERVICES/EDUCATION, OVER 65 BOOK GROUPS/MEETINGS. SCHOOL LIBRARY VISITS ETC. AND OTHER INFORMATION AGENCIES. WE HAVE ALREADY LOST OUR MOBILE (MY GRANDCHILDREN NOW RARELY VISIT A LIBRARY. OUR LOCAL LIBRARY HAS A SMALL SELECTION AND DOESN'T EVEN SAY LIBRARY OUTSIDE. WHEN WE MOVED WE FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO FIND! LIBRARY IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF PEOPLE LIVES, REDUCTION & FURTHER CUT BACKS WOULD RESULT IN PEOPLES OVERALL WELFARES BEING AFFECTED. LIBRARY IS ESSENTIAL TO ME HAVING IMPAIRED ABILITIES AND HEALTH LIBRARY IS IMPORTANT TO BOTH ADULT AND CHILDREN ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AS A SOCIAL PLACE, EDUCATIONAL AND "ACTIVTY" CENTRE IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO SEE SERVICES REDUCED. I AM SURE THE COUNCIL WOULD BE ABLE OR SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND WAY IN MEETING THE SPENDING CUT. THE LIBRARY SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE MORE THAN REDUCE! LIBRARY SERVICES NEED TO BE PROTECTED HULL HAS A MASSIVE POOR POPULATION THAT DEPEND ON LIBRARIES. EDUCATION IS PARAMOUNT I WOULD RATHER HAVE LIBRARIES & BOOKS RATHER THAN PLANTS & FLOWERS IN HULL. FRED MOORE IS A LOVELY LIBRARY WITH WONDERFUL STAFF. I HAVE BEEN A REGULAR LIBRARY USER FOR OVER 50 YEARS. I CAN'T BELIEVE HULL CITY COUNCIL IS BEING SO SHORT SIGHTED. CITY OF CULTURE, CITY OF REDUCED LIBRARIES. STILL NICE HANGING BASKETS. LIBRARY USERS MAY LIKE TO PAY EXTRA ON COUNCIL TAX' LIBRARY'S ARE A GOOD WAY FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE BOOKS IN A FUN WAY & GIVING THEM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BORROWING & RETURNING ON TIME. I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS & IS A VERY IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL TOOL, IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO CUT LIBRARYS DOWN MAKING THIS SERVICE LESS AVAILABLE. LIBRARY'S ARE SO IMPORTANT. OUR GRANCHILDREN LOVE COMING ACROSS TO BROWSE & PICK BOOKS. OLD PEOPLE WILL MISS. A CHAT ETC WHEN THEY VISIT & NOT ALL PEOPLE (YOUNG & OLD) HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS. LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE I WOULD BE DEVASTATED BY LOSING MY LIBRARY SERVICE Look at North Yorkshire Library Service e.g. In Whitby. This provides a wide range of community services in addition to an excellent library. Consider developing libraries so that they include a wide range of council services as well as e.g. Post Offices. I believe that libraries are essential in a civilised society. In areas of high unemployment and deprivation they are even more important. Maintaining reference as well as loan collections and student services is important for the well-being of Hull. A City of Culture needs its libraries! LOOK AT OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNCIL TO CLOSE OR LOSE HOURS. THE LIBRARIES ARE ESSENTIAL A MAJOR RESOURCE OF INFORMATION AND LITERACY. A PLACE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY TO GAIN ACCESS TO NEW TECHNOLOGY AND MEET PEOPLE. HUB OF THE COMMUNITY. LOOK FOR ALTERNATIVE FUNDING LOOK FOR CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO BUYING PAPER. LOOK TO STOP WASTING MONEY. ASK THE STAFF AT GRASS ROOTS LEVEL (IE THOSE THAT GET PAID THE LEAST & DO MOST OF THE WORK) FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS THEY HAVE TO THAT END. LOVE GOING TO LIBRARY STAFF ALL V GOOD & HELPFUL MAKE A COMBO OF BOOK & PC ALIKE. A KINDLE STATION PERHAPS. MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO DONATE BOOKS, THE LESS SUITABLE ONES COULD EVEN BE SOLD TO CHARITIES OR FOR RECYCLING. THE OTHERS CAN BE PUT ON SHELVES TO BE BORROWED. ORGANISE MORE EVENTS THAT CAN BRING MONEY, LIKE WRITING WORKSHOPS. IF THESE ARE OF GOOD QUALITY AND AT CONVENIENT TIMES LIKE WEEKENDS, PEOPLE WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY FOR HIRE. REDUCE SALARIES OF ANYBODY EARNING OVER £75000 IN THE COUNCIL, BY 10-20%. (THAT INCLUDES THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE). MAKE IT MORE CLEAR TO PEOPLE THE AMOUNT OF SERVICES THE LIBRARIES OFFER AND THAT THEY ARE NOT ONLY USED FOR THE BORROWING OF BOOKS. MAKING THE BUILDING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT E.G HEATING MORE REGULATED. ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTS. CHARGE CUSTOMERS TO USE THE COMPUTERS AFTER USE FIRST FREE HOUR. HAVING A SHOP SELLING LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS, ITEMS TOURIST INFO SELL. CAPITALISE ON THE CITY OF CULTURE 2017. LIMIT OPENING HOURS TO DURING THE DAY WHEN MORE PEOPLE VISIT. MANAGEMENT TO TAKE A PAY CUT. ALL COUNCIL SERVICES ARE THE SAME THE WORKERS EARN PEANUTS AND THE MANAGEMENT ARE ON VASTLY INFLATED SALARIES THAT DO NOT REFLECT THE WORK THEY DO!!! MANY PEOPLE ENJOY READING ESPECIALLY IN MY AGE GROUP. MOST ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE NOT COMPUTER LITERATE, MANY MAY ALSO BE UNABLE TO PURSUE PHYSICAL EXERCISE AT GYMS. IT WOULD BE A POORER WORLD WITHOUT BOOKS AND LIBRARIES. MAY BE CLOSING THE SMALLER LIBRARIES AND KEEPING THE BIGGER ONES OPEN MORE DAYS AND LATER IN THE EVENINGS. MAYBE CHARGE £1 FOR USING THE COMPUTERS. MAYBE THE LIBRARY COULD CHARGE FOR SOME SERVICES LIKE AS IT DOES FOR PRINT AND AUDIO BOOKS ME AND MY DAUGHTER VISIT THE LIBRARY I DAY A WEEK AND ALSO IN THE CITY CENTRE ON THURSDAYS. MERGE WITH LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES USING THEIR SPACE / FACILITIES MOBILE LIBRARY MORE OFTEN THOUGHOUT THE CITY WOULD ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO CLOSE MORE OF THE SMALLER SITES WITH UNCHANGED OPENING HOURS FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY. MODERNISE RESEARCH FACILITIES AND INTRODUCE SERVICES (WEB) TO BUSINESS. more book sales MORE CARE TO BE TAKEN ON PRODUCING LEAFLETS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL THE CITY (EG RELECTION REGISTRATION) SO THAT MONEY ISN'T WASTED ON REPRODUCING & PAPER POSTAGE DOUBLE CHECK ALL DECISIONS MADE IN COUNCIL & MEETINGS SO AS LITTLE MONEY IS WASTED AS POSSIBLE. MANY MISTAKES ARE NEVER BROUGHT TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE OR INDIVIDUAL DECISIONS BY COUNCILLORS ARE SOMETIMES MADE WITHOUT EVERYONE A GREEING. MORE EFFICIENT USE OF STAFF GIVING STAFF MORE HOURS BASED AT ONE LIBRARY THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE LIBRARY ROUTINE AND DO NOT HAVE TO WASTE TIME LOOKING FOR THINGS STAFF THEN MANAGE THE LIBRARY MUCH BETTER. MORE HELPFUL STAFF AND LIBRARY MODERNISED, E BOOKS BEING ABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED ONTO YOUR COMPUTER, AND TO CATER MORE FOR FAMILYS MORE PT STAFF WOULD REDUCE WAGE BILLS AND SAVE SOME CASH. A OVERALL REDUCTION OF 10% IN OPENING TIMES WOULD SAVE QUITE A LOT PERHAPS THE SERVICE COULD CHARGE A £ 1 PER MONTH FOR CITY WIDE ACCESS MORE PUBLICITY TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESS TO EVENTS. OFFER THE SPACE FOR HIRE FOR LOCAL GROUPS. OFTEN CANNOT ACCESS LIBRARY SERVICES AS I WORK FULL TIME MON-FRI SO A SAT/SUN SERVICE IS VERY IMPORTANT (CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE ). PERHAPS ENSURE LIBRARIES ARE OPEN AT WHATEVER TIMES LOCAL COMMUNITIES NEED, E.G. SCHOOL HOLS EVENINGS... (THIS WOULD NEED TO BE DONE WITH AN ON THE DOOR SURVEY?). TURN DOWN THE HEATING! YOU COULD CHARGE 50P FOR BABY BOUNCE. MORE SERVICES TO MORE PEOPLE MORE SOCIAL TICKETED EVENTS, GUEST SPEAKERS, MORE EVENTS ON EVENINGS, REFRESHMENTS. HOW ABOUT MUSIC EVENT,S PIANO, VIOLIN, ETC IN EVENINGS. ALL THINGS TO BRING GENERAL PUBLIC IN. CHARITY DO'S, FASHION SHOWS. MORE STRICT SECURITY MEASURES TOWARDS TROUBLE MAKERS ECT AS THEY SPOIL THINGS. CLOSE FOR 1HR LUNCH MAY SAVE MORE VOLUNTEERS, FUN DAYS, TO RAISE MONEY RENT OUT SPARE ROOMS My little boy loves visiting the library. He's mad about books. Given the City's school academic records it would be criminal to close librarys and/or reduce hours. MY LOCAL LIBARY FRED MOORE IS A VERY FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENT AND MY CHILDREN ARE ALL REGULAR VISITORS. I HAVE ATTENDED "BABY BOUNCE" EVERY WEEK WITH NIKKI FOR 8 YEARS, WHERE MY YOUNGEST GIRLS HAVE COME ON LEAPS AND BOUNDS. THESE SOCIAL ACTIVITYS ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT AS FIRST STEPS OF SOCIALISING. LIBRARIES ARE A PLACE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO COME AND ENJOY THE FACILITIES WHERE THEIR ATTENTION COULD TURN ELSE WEAR IE CRIME ETC MY MUM USES THE LIBRARY VERY OFTEN. AND WOULD BE VERY DISAPPOINTED IF IT WERE TO CLOSE. MY REQUEST FOR LONGER HOURS IS NOT CONCLUSIVE TO THE ABOVE, BUT ANY OPENING IS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY. MY SUGGESTION RELATES TO Q13 I DOUBT WHETHER ANY LOCAL GROUPS COULD SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE SUCH A BUSY LIBRARY BUT I THINK A GOOD NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS COULD BE RECRUITED TO WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TRAINED AND QUALIFIED STAFF. MY USE OF A LIBRARY HAS REDUCED IN THE LAST YEAR, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE REDUCED OPENING HOURS AT OUR BRANCH LIBRARY. MY DAUGHTER HAS TO HAVE LIBRARY BOOKS TO READ & HAS HAD TO KEEP THEN LONGER AS WE CANT OFTEN GET INTO TOWN NEED LIBRARIES WITH BOOKS IN OTHER LANGUAGES AS WE HAVE A LOT OF RESIDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH. MAYBE HOLD LANGUAGE CLASSES IN THE LIBRARIES. NO I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T ANY IDEAS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO SAY THEY DO A GREAT JOB AT THE LIBRARIES. AND AS THE CITY OF CULTURE LOSING THE LIBRARY SERVICE, EVEN ONE LOCATION WOULD BE A GREAT SHAME. NO IT DOESN'T. IT JUST PROVES THAT THE COUNCILS PRIORITIES ARE WRONG. LIBRARIES ARE FOR EDUCATION AND RELAXATION. THE CITY NEEDS LIBRARIES WHAT IS WRONG WITH UTILISING THE BUILDINGS MORE. NO OTHER LIBRARY IN THIS AREA FOR ME TO VISIT GREENWOOD IS A GOOD LIBRARY AND HOW CAN YOU CALL HULL A CITY OF CULTURE WHEN YOU SHUT EVERY THING PEOPLE USE CUT THE BIG WAGES. AT THE TOP LINE WE ARE MEANT TO BRING IT TOGETHER NO REDUCED HOURS, NO CLOSURES OF LIBRARYS, KEPT UNDER COUNCIL CONTROL. NO REDUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICE NO THE LIBRARY IS IMPORTANT TO SO MANY PEOPLE. NO. I THINK KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION IS A PRIORITY AND MOVE MONEY FROM ELSEWHERE TO KEEP THEM OPEN (ALL) THEM MUST BE GRANTS FROM WHEREVER FOR EDUCATION, I SUGGEST THEY APPLY FOR IT. BUT I THINK KNOWLEDGE AND THE USE OF THE COMPUTER IN THE LIBRARY IS VITAL IN PARTICULAR FOR THE OLD AND OUT OF WORK, WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE ONE IN THE HOUSE. NOMINAL CHARGING FOR USE OF COMPUTER, AND FOR READING MAGAZINES. PROVISION FOR VOLUNTARY DONATIONS AS SEEN IN SOME MUSEUMS. NOMINAL FEE E.G. EL/SHOP FOR CHILDRENS GROUPS E.G BABY BOUNCE AND MORE COMMUNITY/PARENT LED GROUPS ENCOURAGED TO RUN FROM THE LIBRARY NONE OF ABOVE SAME LIBRARIES BETTER HRS NONE. I FEEL THAT THE PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY SERVICE ARE BEST SUITED TO LOOK FOR ANY SAVINGS THAT CAN BE MADE NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER AT HOME, AND THIS IS MY ONLY ACCESS TO COMPUTERS IN MY AREA OF BRANSHOLME - ALTERNATIVELY I WOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL TO TOWN WHICH WOULD COST ME THE TRAVEL - BUS FARES, WHICH I DONT HAVE AT THE PRESENT TIME AS BEING UNEMPLOYED, WHICH IS NOT VOLUNTARY I ASSURE YOU - I WAS MADE REDUNDANT RECENTLY. SO THE LIBRARY COMPUTERS ARE VERY HANDY FOR MY USE, TO LOOK FOR ANY JOBS IN MY FIELD AS A RECEPTIONIST. NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE EARLY STARTING TIME (EG) COULD START (OPEN) AROUND 10:30/11:00 EACH DAY. I KNOW FEW PEOPLE WHO ATTEND LIBRARIES EARLY A.M. MANY ATTEND LATE AM/OR MORE COMMONALY MID-DAY ONWORDS!! STARTING (OPENING) TIME CAN BE AMENDED Not only do I use the library for keeping my mind alert as I have to walk for over 20 minutes it is also an incentive to take physical exercise I am sure this applies to many others around my age (74) perhaps this aspect has been overlooked NOT SURE AS I DON'T KNOW YOUR SPENDING BUDGET & WHAT ITS SPENT ON. NOT SURE! MAY BE INSTITUTE A GRADED RÉGIME OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR LIBRARY SERVICES, WITH A WELL BACKED UP PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT CAMPAIGN AS TO WHY THIS IS NECESSARY. OFFER MORE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK OPENING ALTERNATE WEEKENDS? YOU STILL NEED TO PROVIDE A SERVICE TO LOCAL PEOPLE THAT WORK DURING THE WEEK. Opening hours for particular libraries could be reduced by tailoring them as closely as possible to the needs of their users. I think at least one night at central, there should be a late opening, even if there has to be closure one morning or afternoon to compensate. Perhaps other council services located at other sites could be relocated to libraries to consolidate opening hours? I don't think that libraries should be entirely run by community - but is there a full contingent of voluntary staff/work experience placement? Cold this be increased for general staffing? OPENING HOURS NEED TO BE LONGER AND HAVE 1 OR 2 LESS LIBRARIES OUR LIBRARY AT THE FREEDOM CENTRE IS THE CENTRE FOR EVERYTHING HAPPENING ON PRESTON RD. AND IT IS THE BEST LIBRARY EVER. Our library is a great place to relax and enjoy reading and also enjoy using the facilities. Children around our area will be very updset if it shuts and i think you should cut the hours rather than close altogether. You should also arrange activities and charge a small fee to raise money towards the library. OUR LIBRARY IS AN EXCELLENT SOCIAL MEETING PLACE WITH MANY FACILITIES AVAILABLE. IT ALSO PROVIDES A NON THREATENING MEETING PLACE FOR THE ELDERLY WHO MAY FEEL ISOLATED, AND ALSO FOR CHILDREN. I LIKE THE EXCELLENT RANGE OF LARGE PRINT BOOKS AND THE RANGE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED READERS. KINDLE DOES NOT SPEAK TO YOU. IF I HAVE TO STOP DRIVING MY LIBRARY IS ON MY LOCAL BUS ROUTE. PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER CLOSING THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE. PART TIME OPENING & THEREFORE LOWER WAGE BILL SHOULD HELP REDUCE STAFF. ALSO STAFF SHARING, MOVING TO DIFF LIBRARIES, WOULD BE PRODUCTIVE & VASTLY REDUCE COSTS. PAY POLITICIANS LESS MONEY THEY DONT EARN IT. PEOPLE DEPEND ON LIBRARIES ESPECIALLY OLDER PEOPLE. WOULDN'T BE GOOD TO CLOSE ALL ,MAYBE WOULD BE BEST TO REDUCE OPENING TIMES PERHAPS A SMALL (?) CHARGE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN USERS, SUCH AS MYSELF PERHAPS A SMALL CHARGE FOR USING COMPUTERS £1 FOR AN HOUR PERHAPS FEWER BRANCHES BUT RETAIN MULTIPLE COPIES OF POPULER TEXTS/DVDS IN REMAINING BRANCHES AND INCREASED EFFECTIVENESS OF INTER-BRANCH LOOKING-SO; FEWER PICK-UP POINTS BUT RETAIN ACCESS TO TEXTS WOULD AN ONLINE ACTIVE ORDERING & HOME DELIVERY/STREAMING-EITHER PHYSICAL OR COMPUTER-SERVICE BE MORE COST EFFECTIVE THAN PASSIVE HEATED/LIGHTED/STAFFED TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES? Perhaps look at reducing salaries of several higher paid council staff before cutting back on essential public services such as libraries. Why are senior staff from a local councils paid more than government ministers or MP's anyway? They surely have less responsibility so should clearly be paid less. And where in the option above was the choice to keep the sames libraries with the same opening hours? Have you already made the decision? PERHAPS START A "LIBRARIES" CHARITY TO FUNDRAISE SPECIFICALLY TO KEEP LIBRARY SERVICES RUNNING. ONE IDEA-PEOPLE DONATE PAPERPACKS (AS THEY CURRENTLY DO TO CHARITY SHOPS) TO SELL TO LIBRARY USERS - WITH THE FUNDS RAISED KEPT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY USE. PERHAPS THE PEOPLE IN CITY HALL LOOKING AT CUTS SHOULD CUT SOME OF THEIR OWN JOBS INSTEAD OF TAKING AWAY COMMUNITIES PLEASURES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, AGAINST A BACKDROP IN THIS AREA OF POOR LIBRARY SKILLS AND UNDERACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS. PERHAPS THERE COULD BE TRAINING FOR LOCAL PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER THEIR HELP. PERSONALY I THINK THAT LIBRARIES OUGHT TO HAVE THIS SPENDING MONEY OR AT LEAST RESERVE IT! IT DOES LOOK MODERN AND UPTO DATE BUT CUTTING BACK MEANS IT WILL FAIL IN THE LONG-RUN KEEP MONEY FOR OUR SERVICES!!! PERSUADE THE GOVERNMENT TO THINK AGAIN ABOUT THE CUTS. THE COUNCIL TO TRY TO FIND THE GAP IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE THE EXISTING LIBRARIES AS THEY ARE BECOMING ESSENTIAL FOR EXAM ASPECTS OF PEOPLE LIVES INCLUDING EDUCATION ON LINE. SO IF EVERY THING FAILS REDUCE THE HOURS BUT KEEP THE EXISTING NUMBER OF LIBRARIES OPEN. Please add a third option of keeping the opening times the same and the same number of libraries. Please don't close local libraries Please maintain service for children - it's invaluable and irreplaceable. Cut DVD and CDs before you cut books PLEASE DON'T CLOSE OUR LIBRARY NOT ONLY DOES IT SERVE THE PEOPLE OF BRANSHOLME BUT ALSO THE PEOPLE OF THE SURROUNDING AREAS PLEASE THINK OF THE PENSIONERS WHO WOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL TO OTHER LIBRARYS THE STAFF ARE HELPFUL NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THEM SO HELP THEM KEEP THEIR JOBS!! Please don't get rid of the libraries they are a valuable source of information and leisure for people of all ages. PLEASE DON'T REDUCE THIS IMPORTANT SERVICE. I ACCESS A WIDE RANGE OF FACILITIES AND RESOURCES THAT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR MYSELF. PLEASE REMEMBER A GOOD LIBRARY IS ESSENTIAL, I BELIEVE, TO ANY COMMUNITY. PLEASE SAVE ALL LIBRARIES. PLEASE SAVE OUR LOCAL LIBRARY. MANY THANKS. Please type here POSS BETTER ORGANISATION OF STAFFING. LIBRARIES SHOULD NOT BE LOST possibly try and link them with the University or other larger companies to encourage community and reading for adults / children. thinking of ways to bring together diverse people who could bring in money PROBABLY BY VOLUNTEERS! PROBLEMATIC SITUATIONS. CAN'T PROVIDE A PROPER RESPONSE NOW BUT THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM TO BE ANALISED. PROMOTE MORE EVENTS, SOCIAL AS WELL AS LIBRARY EVENTS. REINSTATE THE "SPEAKERS LIST"- ADVERTISE IT AS AVAILABLE, MAKE IT EASY TO ACCESS, PRINT ON REQUEST OR OFFER TO EMAIL IT TO ENQUIRERS OWN COMPUTERS AND MAKE PRINTING CHARGES PER LIST OR PER PAGE. PROVIDING EXTRA SERVICES, CHARGING A SMALL FEE FOR SOME SERVICES, PROVIDING COURSES FOR A FEE. PUT LIBRARIES HIGH UP ON LIST. GET FUNDING GOING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES AND GRANTS FROM CHARGES AND THE GOVERNMENT PUT MORE EFFICIENT LIGHTING IN, DOUBLE GLAZE THE WINDOW,S SELL ADVERTIZING SPACE ON THE WALL,S INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE FINES. PUT THE FINES UP FOR OVERDUE BOOKS AND MAKE THEM PAY FOR ANY DAMAGE (CHECK BOOKS WHEN THEY BRING THEM BACK) CHARGE A POUND A YEAR TO RENEW YOUR LIBRARY CARD Q12 A LIBRARYS ARE NEEDED AND ARE RUN REALY WELL NO COMMENT. Q12 DO NOT AGREE WITH EITHER OPTION. Q12- OFFERS IS REAL CHOICE - SURELY SAME FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE COUNCIL SHOULD BE SAFEGUARDED - THEIR CONTINUED USE SHOULD BE PROMOTED AS RESERVE CENTRES SO THAT PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE. IN SHORT PROMOTE LIBRARIES BY OFFERING MORE EVENTS IN THEM. Q12. DEVIL AND DEEP BLUE SEA QUESTION! NEITHER Q13. NEED STAFF WHO ARE PROPER STAFF, WITH THEIR COMBINED KNOWLEDGE. CHARGE FOR NEW TICKETS, MAKE IT HARDER TO ACESS THE LIBRARY WITHOUT A TICKET, SO PEOPLE EITHER REMEMBER TO BRING IT OR BUY ANOTHER. CHASE UP FINES/LOST ITEMS Q13 I M SURE VOLUNTEERS COULD RUN SOME OF THE SERVICE, BUT DO NOT KNOW IF A GROUP OF PEOPLE ARE AVALABLE IN THE AREA. IMPORTANT LIBRARIES ARE KEPT OPEN AS MANY DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS. CHILDREN READING SCHEMES ARE VERY IMPORTANT EDUCATION TOOLS, WHICH WILL HELP RAISE EDUCATION STANDARDS. IF STANDARDS ARE DROPPING IN EDUCATION KEEPING THE LIBRARY OPEN WOULD ASSIST THIS YOU CANT GET ON WITH OUT READING SOMETHING Q13 YES I BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT TO BE USED MORE WIDER THAN JUST A LIBRARY IE SUPPORT GROUP,CHAT GROUP ETC PROBLEM WOULD BE KEEPING THE VOLUNTEERS AND WOULD NEED A PAID EXPERIENCED WORKER TO DIRECT AND DEVELOP AS A COMMUNITY LIBRARY. QUESTION 12 ISNT AN OPTION. OPENING TIMES HAVE ALREADY BEEN CUT RECENTLY. I DO NOT THINK THEY SHOULD MAKE ANY FURTHER CUTS. TRY CUTTING COUNCILORS SALARIES INSTEAD QUITE POSSIBLE THAT LOCAL LIBRARIES WILL BE SERVICED BY VOLUNTEER GROUPS. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE LIBRARY SERVICE CONTINUES. RAISE MONEY BY CHARGING A SMALL FEE FOR COMPUTER TO KEEP OPENING HOURS. RATHER THAN REDUCE ITS SPENDING WHY NOT HAVE OTHER SERVICES IN LIBRARY I.E. POST OFFICER FOR INSTANCE I OFTEN THINK SUPERMARKETS GOT THERE FIRST AND W H SMITH IN THE TOWN - THIS WOULD BE MUCH MORE CONVENIENT IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY WHERE THERE ARE FACILITIES IE CAFE AND IT WOULD INCREASE FOOTFALL (CHILDREN ETC) RE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH. USE MONIES RECOVERED FOR PARKING FINES, OF WHICH I AM SURE, WOULD BE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT, TO PUT TOWARDS FUNDING LIBRARIES. OUT OF INTEREST, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE £415,000 YOU WOULD BE SAVING? RE Q 10 - MY NEAREST ALTERNATIVE LIBRARY IS IN THE EAST RIDING. HOWEVER LIBRARIES IN THE EAST RIDING DO NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF QUALITY OR SERVICE. RE Q12 I USE GREENWOOD AVE LIBARY AS IT IS THE NEAREST ONE, TOUSE ANY OTHER WOULD COST TO MUCH MONEY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT. RE Q12 THIS IS A LEADING QUESTION WITH NO OPTION FOR KEEPING THE LIBRARY OPEN IN ITS CURRENT FORM THERE IS NOW NO OPTION ALSO FOR THE USE OF THE MOBILE LENDING LIBRARY AS THIS HAS NOW BEEN TERMINATED AS PART OF THE BUDGET REDUCTIONS. PERHAPS A BUDGET REDUCTION WITH THE COUNCIL OFFICERS SHOULD AND WOULD BE A GREATER OPTION RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE A LOT OF BOOKS OR BACKGROUND IN BOOKS WORKING ALONGSIDE CURRENT STAFF REDUCE DOCTORS WAGES REDUCE POLICE WAGES REDUCE TEACHERS WAGES INCREASE OPENING HOURS OF LIBRARIES OR I WILL CRY AND MISS THEM VERY MUCH. Reduce hours REDUCE MANAGEMENT FOR A CHANGE. REDUCE MANAGEMENT STAFF REDUCE MANAGEMENT STAFF REDUCE MANAGMENT REDUCE OPENING TIME AND ADD A COST OF PRINTING TO THE COMPUTERS. ASK FOR SMALL DONATIONS TO BE PAID ANNUALY BY EVERY PERSON REDUCE RUNNING COSTS - REPLACEMENT FURNITURE, WAGES, REPAIRS ETC MORE VOLUNTARY STAFF REDUCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT COSTS. INCREASE COSTS OF HIRE OF CD/DVD/GAMES CLOSE CSC'O AND INCREASE LIBRARY ACCESS. REDUCE SENIOR PERSONNEL IN THE GUILDHALL. (MASSIVE PAY-LITTLE PRESENCE). CHARGE MORE FOR SERVICES. INCREASE FINES. ACTIVELY SELL SERVICES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES. REDUCE STAFF REDUCE STAFF AT HIGHER LEVELS OF PAY. THIS WOULD KEEP LIBRARIES OPEN, WE NEED OUR LIBRARIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS REDUCE THE GOVERNMENTS PAY! REDUCE THE HOURS BUT KEEP THE LIBRARY SERVICE OPEN NOT EVERYONE WISHES TO WATCH T V OR COMPUTER REDUCE THE LIBRARIES AND PUT MORE HOURS IN. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TOP LEVEL EMPLOYEES - I.E HIGH WAGES IN THE COUNCIL STOP BIG "PAY OFFS" & ABUSE OF EXPENSES REDUCE THE NUMBERS OF BOOKS AVAILABLE, (ONLY USED LESS OFTEN), BUT KEEP THE LIBRARIES OPEN. REDUCE THE SALARY OF SOME OF THE HIGHER PAID CONSULTANTS YOU HAVE REDUCED OPENING HOURS. REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF DVDS/CDS BOUGHT (ALTHOUGH APPRECIATE THESE ARE A SOURCE OF REVENUE) RELUCTANTLY, SUGGEST FEW BOOKS PURCHASED, PERHAPS DECLINE SOME REQUESTS. I BELIEVE THE LOSS OF LIBRARIES WOULD BE A HUGE TRAGEDY AND WOULD WANT TO SEE THEM REMAIN, EVEN IF IT MEANS SOME ECONOMY MEASURES NEED TO BE INTRODUCED. REDUCED OPENING TIMES WITH STAFF MOVING AROUND LIBRARIES REGULATE TEMPERATURE/SAVE ENERGY IN ALL BUILDINGS RETHINK 'CITY OF CULTURE' REVIEW THE LENDERS WHO DO NOT RETURNS CDS/BOOKS ETC AND BLOCK THEIR USEAGE. RE-Q9-11, I CLAIM BENEFIT. IT THE AVENUES LIBRARY HERE TO CLOSE IT WOULD HAVE A DIRECT AND DEVASTATING EFFECT ON MY LIFE. I DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE THE BUS TO TAKE SO WOULD MISS OUT ON ALL THE SERVICES PROVIDED HERE. VOLUNTEERS RUNNING THIS LIBRARY = NO! FOR MANY REASONS. Run paid for playgroup/children's sessions. Hire out the space to groups outside of opening hours. Open caf�s in libraries with the space. SACK ALL COUNCILLORS OVER 55 BRING IN NEW MEN & WOMEN. CUT THE OLD PERKS & WAGES & IF THE COUNCIL FROZE COUNCIL TAX, MORE MONEY FROM LONDON, HALF ONLY IN FOR WHAT THEY GET OUT OF IT SACK ALL OF THE MPS, OR REDUCE THEIR PAY FxCK EM. THEYRE ABOUT AS USEFUL AS A FART ON A WINDY DAY. SACK BOLSHY STAFF WHO WON'T WORK AT TIMES WHEN I NEED TO USE A LIBRARY. OPEN AT NOON TILL 9PM. SACK THE COUNCIL, AND LET THE PEOPLE OF HULL DECIDE HOW TO SPEND GOVERMENT MONEY ON ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN OUR CITY OF HULL. HULL CITY COUNCILLERS ARE A JOKE! SACK THE GOVERNMENT, I PAY TAX + MANY OTHER LIBRARY USERS DO! SAVE THE MONEY BY NOT WASTING MONEY ON IMMIGRANTS !! SELL MORE GOODS TO MAKE UP THE SHORTFALL. SELL OFF BOOKS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING DISPOSED OF. (I HIGHLY PRIZE THE STACK SYSTEM FOR CLASSICS. AND THE POINT OF A LIBRARY IS TO MAKE BOOKS AVAILABLE) (I AM AWARE THAT YOU SEE SOME NOW. BUT HEAR OF SKIPS FULL OF BOOKS. (SCHOOLS ARE GUILTY OF THIS) MAKING LIBRARIES MULTIPURPOSE HAS BEEN A GOOD MOVE AND MAY HAVE ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO READ. MAKE AVAILABLE THE SPACE FOR GROUPS TO RENT. HAVE CAFE'S. DON'T KEEP SPENDING ON CHANGING DECENT SHELVING FOR "MODERN" JUNK. WITH A SHORT SHELF LIFE PARDON THE FUN. SHOP AROUND FOR BEST DEAL ON BOOK PRICES-FULL RETAIL PRICE SEEMS TO BE PAID FOR ALL BASIC. MUCH CHEAPER ONLINE! SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PROPOSE REDUCING/CLOSING LIBRARY'S I.E. REDUCE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER'S SMALL CHARGE FOR ALL BOOKS BORROWED. SMALL CHARGE ON EVERY BOOK, AND ON EVERY FACILITY. SMALL CHARGE USE COMPUTERS (ADULTS) (WITH EXEMPTIONS - UNEMPLOYED) REDUCED OPENING HRS (AS Q 11) POSSIBLE BOOK/AUTHOR/LIBRARY STAFF 'EVENTS' - TASKS ETC WITH ADMISSION CHARGE. SMALL FEE FOR COMPUTER USE AND ACTIVITIES. USING VOLUNTEERS FOR SIMPLE TASKS - E.G. RE-STOCKING SHELVES SMALL FEES FOR USER'S SMALL INCREASE IN COST OF PRINTING ETC £1.00 CHARGE TO JOIN SOLAR PANAL'S ON THE ROOF'S WILL SAVE MONEY EVENTUALLY! Some important services are now available in libraies. Opening times should allow acess to them. SPEND LESS MONEY ON BANQUETS, FIREWORKS, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & EXPENSES. SPEND MORE MONEY ON EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES Spend less on other rubbish like sports facilities STAFF ARE VERY HELPFUL TO ME WITH MY JOB SEARCHES, & THERES A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS & DVD'S START CHARGING FOR EXTRA TIME ON THE PCS THIS WOULD FILTER OUT THE RIFF RAFF WHO ARE ONLY IN TO CHAT RUBBISH TO THEIR MATES ON FACEBOOK START CHARGING FOR USE OF COMPUTERS & STOP PEOPLE WASTING TIME ON THEM PLAYING STUPID GAMES! MAKE AN ANNUAL FEE FOR USING THE LIBRARIES CHARGE FOR USING CDS ETC. ANNUAL FEE FOR BUS PASSES. WHAT REDUCTION? THERE ARE ALWAYS NEW LIBRARY STAFF!!!! STOP PAYING THE CORRUPT COUNCIL EXECUTIVES. STOP BUYING VIDEOS, ASSOCIATED 'CHICK-LIT' BOOKS. CHARGE FOR USE OF COMPUTERS, SAY £1. CLOSE THE CAFE IN CENTREL LIBRARY IF IT IS NOT PROFITABLE. STOP GIVING COUNCILLERS BIG EXPENSES STOP KRACK POT IDEAS, STICK FIRST TO WHAT IS NEEDED SUCH AS HOUSES THAT ARE SAFE AND WARM AND ROADS THAT ARE ROAD WORTHY. STOP LENDING CDS AND DVDS, CHARGE £ 1.00 FOR A LIBRARY CARD PER ANNUM. STOP LETTING PEOPLE NICK YOUR STUFF STOP MAILING REMINDERS STOP MESSING WITH OUR LIBRARY SERVICE!! STOP PAYING COUNCILLORS SO MUCH MONEY AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SO CALLED COMMITTEES & ENQUIRY MEETINGS ETC, AND THE NUMBER OF COUNCILLORS. TOO MUCH MONEY IS WASTED BY COMMITTEES THAT DO NOT ACTUALLY ACHIEVE ANY REAL PURPOSE. STOP PAYING OUTRAGEOUS SALARIES AND BONUSES TO PEOPLE LIKE CEO'S OF THE CITY OF CULTURE AND SPEND THE MONEY ON ORDINARY PEOPLE WHO RELY ON BASIC SERVICES. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN ONE PERSON SPEND? THAT MONEY COULD BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF OTHERS RATHER THAN ONE PERSON. STOP PAYING THE FAT CATS ABOVE AVERAGE PAY. (YOU ARE THE HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY) STOP PAYING THE HIGH END WORKERS RIDICULOUS WAGES!! PAY CUTS FROM THE TOP!! STOP PAYING THE MANAGMENT ABOVE AVERAGE WAGES. STOP REDUCING HOURS/SERVICES STOP SPENDING MONEY ON MOVING STATUES OR CHARGE MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR MUSEUMS. STOP SPENDING MONEY ON PEOPLE THAT DON'T NEED IT. KEEP LIBRARYS OPEN FOR EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNAL REASONS FOR THE INTERESTED AND LESS FORTUNATE. STOP SPENDING MONEY ON WARS STOP THE MOBILE LIBRARY. STOP TRANSLATING INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGES DON'T WASTE £ ON SERVICES THAT DO NOT HELP. INDIGENOUS BRITONS SCRAP ALL PECULIAR FACILITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS WHO DON'T BENEFIT US DITCH IMMIGRATION PROMOTING MULTICULTURAL ETHNIC PUBLICITIES CHARITY BEGIN @ HOME:PRIORITISE ENGLISH IN ENGLAND! STOP TRYING TO MAKE SAVINGS, PEOPLE REGULARY USE FRED MOORE LIBRARY. STOP UNDERPAYING THE LIBRARIANS!!! THE FRONT LINE LIBRARY STAFF ARE UNDER APPRECIATED. STOP WASTING MONEY THEN YOU WOULD NOT HAVE TO SAVE MONEY. STOPPING OTHER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BORROWING CD'S DVD'S & EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE PLAYING MUSIC. ALSO SOME OF THE USAGE OF COMPUTERS. SUGGEST CONSIDER: (A) RENTING LIBRARY FACILITIES IN EVENINGS TO LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. COMPUTER FACILITIES SHOULD MAKE THIS ATTRACTIVE. (B) CHARGE A SMALL FEE FOR THE BORROWING OF BOOKS. THERE WILL BE SOME OPPOSITION BUT A NOMINAL SUM SAY 20P PER BOOKS IS NOT UNREASONABLE. SUGGESTIONS TO RAISE INCOME INCREASE FINES INCREASE LENDING CHARGES TAKE SOME MONEY FROM YEAR OF CULTURE. YOU'RE ALREADY SPENT FOR MUCH ON THAT. LEAVE OUR LIBRARIES ALONE. TAX THE WEALTHIER CITIZENS THANK YOU THE AVENUES NEED A LIBRARY-MANY RESIDENTS ARE COVER 60 YEARS. AND. CAN EASILY ACCESS THIS ONE! THE BOOKS FOR UNDER 5'S, ARE EASILY DAMAGED, ESPECIALLY THE POP UP & LIFT THE FLAP BOOKS, AFTER A FEW MONTHS. THEYRE PUT UP FOR SALE FOR 25P. THESE BOOKS ARE A WASTE OF MONY RE-INTRODUCE A PAYMENT FOR PLACING A HOLD ON AN ITEM (25P- 50P) THE BRANSHOLME LIBRARY HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT PLACE FOR ME GROWING UP. IT IS NOW EQUALLY IMPORTANT FOR MY CHILDREN AND PLAYS A BIG PART IN THEIR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. IF WE DID NOT HAVE BRANSHOLME WE WOULD TRAVEL TO TOWN BUT WOULD NOT BE NOWHERE NEAR AS OFTEN AS WE DO NOW. THE CENTRAL LIBRARY HAS BEEN MY SOURCE AND HELP FOR INFORMATION FOR MANY YEARS. FROM WHEN I WAS A GROUP PURCHASING AND STORES MANAGER TO CARE WORKER. I AM A QUALIFIED COUNTRYSIDE MANAGER. IT WOULD BE TOO MUCH OF A LOSS TO ME WITHOUT ITS PRESENCE THE CENTRAL LIBRARY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE CITY AND FOR ITS PEOPLE, TO WITHDRAWAL SUCH FUNDING WOULD HAVE A BIGGER KNOCK ON EFFECT TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. THE CITY OF HULL IS GOING TO BE THE CITY OF CULTURE IN THE YEAR 2017. THE COUNCIL ARE NOTS WHILST THEY'RE KNOCKING BACK IN S STAR HOTELS, THE PEOPLE OF HULL WHO HAVE LITTLE IN THEIR LIVES HAVE SOMETHING LESS WHICH ADDS SOME ESCAPERSM TO THEIR LIVES. THE AMOUNT OF TAX WE PAY IS DIABOLICAL SO LIBRARIES SHOULDN'T BE CUT BACK. THIS COUNTRY IS A BLOODY COMMUNIST STATE. THE COUNCIL COULD HAVE FEWER CITY LIBRARIES BUT WITH DIFFERENT OPENING TIMES TO CATER FOR A BROADER RANGE OF USERS. THE COUNCIL IS HAVING TO MAKE HORIBBLE CHOICES AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM. ARE THERE WAYS PROVISION COULD BE LINKED TO SCHOOLS? LIBRARIES ARE VITAL IN ENHANCING EDUCATION. ESPECIALLY FOR POOR AREAS WHERE THE PRICE OF BOOKS IS PROHIBITIVE. THE FREEDOM CENTRE OFFERS SO MANY OTHER SERVICES WITH THE LIBRARY, LISTENING TO CHILDREN SINGING AND READING CAN YOU PUT A PRICE ON THAT REALLY. The generally low standard of skill and training (with some exceptions) illustrates the effects of the cuts already made. I have chosen not to answer the question on preferred opening or the preference above because I do not wish to provide ammunition for further cuts in the library service. This document is clearly an academic exercise to find justification for decisions already made. The 'Hobson's choice' selection cannot refleesct what type of servive people want orneed from the library service. It is a poor reflection on Hull as a 'City of Culture' if the service provision is so inadequate and restricted. Please recomcider the need for a good library service and look for cuts elsewhere!! THE HOLDENESS LIBRARY IS WHERE I COME TO ACCESS ALL THE FACILITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ME AS IT IS THE CLOSEST LIBRARY TO ME. I ALSO BRING MY DAUGHTER TO THE BABY BOUNCE ON A TUESDAY MORNING AND TO ALSO GET BOOKS OUT FOR MY DAUGHTER. The idea of using volunteers to help run libraries seems a good idea - I would consider volunteering myself - but only as long as volunteer are not replacing paid staff. THE LIBARY IS A FANTASTIC SERVICE. IT HAS HELPED ME ALL THROUGH MY LIFE FROM BEING 11 YEARS OLD. NOW HELPS MY YOUNG BOY. GREAT BOOKS PERHAPS THE USE OF A COMPUTER TO ORDER BOOKS, RETURN BOOKS ETC. MIGHT SAVE STAFF WAGES. USE THE LIBARY FOR OTHER THINGS TO MAKE MONEY. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE THEY ARE ESSENTIAL. THE LIBARY IS NEEDED BY PEOPLE BECAUSE NOT ONLY IS IT A WAY OF BORROWING BOOKS IT IS ALSO AN INTERACTIVE POINT FOR PEOPLE. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES WHO DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE MUCH INTERACTION WITH OTHERS AND THIS OFFERS THEM THIS. THE SAME CAN BE SAID OF OLDER/MATURE PEOPLE WHO SEE THIS AS A WAY OF KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS. IT IS A NECESSARY SERVICE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES. THE LIBRARIES ARE INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IT WOULD NEED COMMUNITIED COUNTARY GROUP TO RUN A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE. WITH THE TECH AGE LIBRARIES COULD OFFER SERVICES IN THE LIBRARY TO SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND LEARNINGS GROUP TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ATTEND MORE AND BEING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES. The libraries are invaluable, education standards are improving in Hull, to close libraries will not help. I help with children reading in school - I am retired - many of the children tell me they use the library. I use the library and find it invaluable. THE LIBRARIES ARE MUCH NEEDED BY OLD AND YOUNG. FOR LOTS OF REASONS I AM DISABLED, AND THERE ARE MANY MORE LIKE ME, WHO DEPEND ON THIS SERVICE. CUTS SHOULD BE MADE ELSEWHERE. NOT ALL OF US CAN DO THINGS ONLINE The libraries need to re-think, adapt, modernise and develop their facilities along the same lines as university libraries. THE LIBRARIES PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE AND THE AVENUES IS WELL USED & IT WOULD BE DESPARATELY SAID IF THIS WERE REDUCED. READING IS A NEEDED SKILL FOR EDUCATION TRY ECO ALTERNATIVES IN HEATING & LIGHTING. The Libraries services are a vital part of the City - particularly a city of culture! They are a significant part of the community. With the majority of council services moving online, as well as governmental services such as tax discs, it is vital that access to the internet and information is provided to the poorer members of society. Hull can not hope to 'regenerate' itself without providing support for everyone, which is exactly what libraries do. They are much more than just "books" and if the ideology is along the lines that they're an out-dated notion and a kindle would do the job, then you really have no understanding of what a library truly is.I don't know the details of the council's budget to make alternative recommendations. Libraries may seem an easy target at the moment, but the cost of losing them would be astronomical. THE LIBRARY ENCOURAGES MY DAUGHTER TO SHARE, LEARN & HAVE FUN. YOU COULD REDUCE THE STAFF AS THERE IS TOO MANY AT THIS LIBRARY THE LIBRARY HAS GOOD SERVICES THE LIBRARY I USE, IS NEVER OPEN ON A WEDNESDAY AND I THINK IT SHOULD THE LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE MY DAUGHTERS (5-15) LOVE TO COME & MY DAD IS HERE EVERYDAY, IT IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STAFF ARE KIND, CARING AND HELPFUL. THE LIBRARY IS MORE THAN A BOOK LENDING SERVICE IT IS A COMMUNITY. CLOSING THE LIBRARY WOULD BE A DISASTROUS EVENT FOR LOTS OF THE COMMUNITY AS FRIENDS ARE MADE THERE. THE FAMILY HISTORY CLASS ON MONDAY MORNINGS IS INVALUABLE TO US ALL AND WOULD BE MORE THAN MISSED BY US AS WE'VE ALL MADE NEW FRIENDS. PERHAPS THE COUNCIL SHOULD STOP SPENDING THEIR MONEY ON RIDICULOUS WASTEFUL PROJECTS AND CONCENTRATE ON THE BASIC FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE LIBRARY SERVICE CANNOT MAKE SAVINGS WITHOUT AFFECTING SERVICES SOMEHOW. I THINK IT IS APPALING THAT LIBRARY STAFF ARE ON "ROLLING", NOT PERMANENT CONTRACTS. SAVINGS COULD BE MADE ELSEWHERE, TO FUND LIBRARIES - E.G. LOOKING AT FUNDING FOR COUNCILLORS - EXPENSES, "FACT-FINDING" VISITS, ETC. MAYBE THEY SHOULD LOOK AT VOLUNTEERING TO DO THEIR JOBS, RATHER THAN EXPECTING "LOCAL GROUPS & COMMUNITIES" TO RUN LIBRARIES. THE LIBRARY SERVICE CURRENTLY PROVIDES EXCELLENT SERVICE AND HOURS, IF HOLDGRNESS ROAD CLOSED I, AS AN UNEMPLOYED PERSON, WOULD INCUR EXTRA EXPENSE, THAT I COULD NOT AFFORD, DUE TO BUS FARES TO MY NEXT NEAREST LIBRARY. CURRENTLY THE COMPUTERS AT HOLDGRNESS ROAD, DUE TO GOVT REGULATIONS REGARDING THE UNEMPLOYED, ARE NEARLY OVER- SUBSCRIBED AND SOMEDAYS THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WAITING. IF YOU CLOSE A BRANCH OF THE LIBRARY THEN YOU WILL EXAGGRBATE THIS, UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED REGULATION TO DO JOB SEARCHES 6 DAYS A WEEK. FAILURE TO DO SO WOULD LEAD TO LESS OF BENEFITS. WOULD THE COUNCIL THEN RECOMPOUSE ALL UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WHO LOSE BENEFITS DUE TO LIBRARY CLOSURE THE LIBRARY SERVICE HAS BEEN REDUCED TOO MUCH ALREADY. THIS IS A SERVICE THAT MANY PEOPLE IN HULL RELY ON AND CANNOT GET ELSEWHERE. THE COUNCIL SHOULD LOOK AT OTHER AREAS WHERE BUDGETS MIGHT BE REDUCED. THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS A VITALLY IMPORTANT SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY THE COUNCIL SHOULD CONSIDER SLASHING SOME TIERS OF MANAGEMENT WHICH ARE TOP HEAVY. GET RID OF THE FAT CATS' LESS CHIEFS AND MORE INDIANS TO ACTUALLY DELIVER THE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC OF HULL! THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS AMAZING AND ESSENTIAL TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE LIBRARY SERVICE ISN'T A PROBLEM, THE ISSUE IS WITH FUNDING THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS EXCELLENT. A FANTASTIC WAY TO HELP EDUCATE PEOPLE, ALSO HELP IN TO EMPLOYMENT. THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS VITAL TO THE COMMUNITY. MONEY SAVED COULD BE ACHIEVED BY CUTTING A FEW OPENING HOURS AND MAYBE CONSULTING USERS ABOUT WHAT BOOKS THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE PURCHASED. THE LIBRARY STAFF ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD (ALWAYS HAPPY AND WILLING TO HELP) VERY FRIENDLY LIBRARIANS, GIVE MORE HELP AND SUPPORT TO FRONT LINE STAFF. THE LIBRARYS ARE IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY'S, THEY SHOULD NOT CLOSE OR EVEN REDUCE THE OPENING HOURS. THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO HAVE BECAUSE WHEN MY CHILD GROWS UP I WOULD LIKE HIM COMING TO THE LIBRARY. THE REFERENCE LIBRARY IS TOO NOISY. WHY ARE MOBILE PHONES ALLOWED? CAN THEY BE SCREENED? CAN THE ONE OR TWO MEMBERS OF STAFF ADDICTED TO CHATTERING BE MOVED ELSEWHERE? (TO PUT IT POLITELY) RE THE OPENING HOURS KEEP THE EARLY EVENING HOURS. THE SCOPE OF LIBRARY SERVICES NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED INCLUDING THE ROLE OF "RESOURCE" FOR EXAMPLE, THE ROLE OF THE RECEPTIONISTS AT CENTRAL LIBRARY IS NOT TO PROVIDE TRANING AT PC'S THIS DEVALUES THE CUSTOMERS EXPERINCE AS THE ONE- HOUR IS REDUCED DUE TO EXTENDED WAITING HOURS AT RECEPTION. RAISED BEFORE, NOTHING HAS CHANGED FOR MONTHS, REVOKE MOBILE PHONES AS THIS DISTRACTS CONCENTRATION LEVELS THE SERVICE COULD CONSIDER MAKING BETTER USE OF STAFF RESOURCES E.G.USE OF PART TIME STAFF AT PEAK PERIODS, USE OF LESS STAFF AT QUIET PERIODS, USE OF VOLUNTEERS. THE STAFF ARE ALL VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SO DO NOT GET RID OF THEM - INVALUABLE SERVICE IF ANYTHING, REDUCE HOURS OPEN AND DEMOTE HIGHER PAID MANAGERS. The staff are not knowledgeable enough about literature or research resources. The libraries are just not open enough in the evenings, for working people. The two options above show a spectacular lack of imagination in terms of continuing to provide a service with fewer resources and are impossible for individuals to answer. I could say there only needs to be one library in Hull - as long as it's my local one - as what happens to the other branch libraries has no effect on me directly. Everyone else, however, could say exactly the same. There needs to be more imaginative thinking around how to provide certain services more efficiently and effectively. The West of the City has lost Anlaby Park Library as a Council run library. That is our hit. How about shutting a library in East Hull? Why is the proposal to reduce opening hours by 28% in branches but not at Central? Surely reduced hours at Central would save more money due to the number of staff employed? A branch and Central are a very different product and are not inter changeable in what they offer. If a branch shuts I think it is unlikely that customers will go to Central instead. If opening times across the board are shut then users will look elsewhere such as internet cafes and customers will be lost. If branch hours are reduced then staf will be more pressurised to get work done in less time and the postivie interactions with customers may diminish. Libraries are one of the few council services that portrays the Council in a friendly and postive light with the public. THERE ARE AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SERVICES BEING MOVED ONLINE AND A GAP IS CREATED FOR THOSE WITHOUT INERNET ACCESS. REDUCING LABRARY OPENING TIMES/ CLOSING LIBRARIES FURTHER LIMITS ACCESS FOR THOSE EG SEEKING JOBS AND ON VERY LOW INCOMES. DEVELOPING I.T. ACCESS AND SERVICES AND WORKING WITH NEW PARTNERS TO MAKE LIBRARIES EVER MORE MULTI SERVICE VENUES COULD MAKE THEM BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY/MORE RESPONSIVE TO NEED. These are a vital part of the local community, offering vital services for the disadvantaged and fostering community cohesion. THEY COULD THINK ABOUT TAKING ON PEOPLE WISHING TO VOLUNTEER SO MANY HOURS TO THE LIBRARY MAYBE PART TIME AS THIS COULD BE ON OPTION THINK OF THE JOBS OF THE STAFF & I LOVE LIBRARIES AND THE PLEASURE PEOPLE GET IN USING THEM. THIS A GOOD LOCAL LIBRARY THIS CITY WAS FIRST TO ADOPT FREE LIBRARIES ON THE RATES. WHATEVER THE FINANCIAL RESTRAINTS LIMITING ACCESS TO LEARNING THIS CAN NEVER BE AN ECONOMY. REDUCTION OF SERVICES IN TIMES OF NEED IS NEVER COUNTERED BY IMPROVEMENTS WHEN FINANCES IMPROVE. IF THIS CITY'S UP AND COMING GENERATIONS ARE TO BE BETTER EDUCATED THAN THEIR ELDERS (AND GOODNESS KNOWS THAT SHOULD BE QUITE EASY) GOOD LIBRARIES ARE ESSENTIAL. STEPHEN LEE 6 LONGER ST HU3 6NN 07961097062 THIS ESTATE NEEDS THIS LIBRARY & OUR FREEDOM CENTRE IS A GREAT PLACE AND IS USED TO ITS FULL USE. LOWER THE COUNCILLORS WAGES THEN THERE WILL BE MORE MONEY FOR OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE THIS IS A DIFFICULT PROBLEM FOR WHATEVER CHOICES ARE MAD, SOMETHING WILL SUFFER-IN THE IDEAL WORLD MORE FUNDS SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT THIS VITAL SERVICE. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT LOCAL LIBRARIES ARE ONLY AFFECTED AS A LAST RESORT; THEY ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST LENDING LIBRARIES OFTEN THEY ARE THE HUB THAT BINDS A LOCAL COMMUNITY OFFERING MANY OTHER SERVICES TO YOUNG & OLD ALIKE. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:- CLOSE THE CENTRAL LIBRARY FOR 1 OR 2 MORNINGS PER WEEK I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE FOOTFALL ON A MON. MORNING ESPECIALLY WAS SMALL. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PAID STAFF & RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MORE MUNDANE TASKS. INCREASE THE COUNCIL TAX This is a ridiculous way to save money in a designated city of culture. Perhaps money should be saved by not commissioning toads? How on earth can closing or limiting library facilities help improve literacy in a city with significant literacy issues? I have been using Hull libraries for over fifty years both for recreational reading and research purposes. Coming from a less than advantaged family the library resources significantly enhanced my path to university and beyond and I feel ashamed to think the council puts such a low value on the service. The removal of mobile library services and reduction of opening hours shows poor consideration for those who depend on evening or weekend access or are unable to travel far from home. Has the �415,000 been reallocated to support the bid for City of Culture? What a legacy! This is very sad news, but if there is an opportunity for local communities / not for profit partnerhips to run branch libraries, then the Avenues Library would be very succesfull under this arrangement. The local community are very good at mobilising quickly and self organising to operate community assets. THIS IS WHAT WE PAY OUR TAX FOR. THIS LIBRARY IS IDEALLY LOCATED FOR COMMUNITY USE THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL I HAVE NOTICED NO TASK IS TO SMALL THIS LIBRARY IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF ENJOYMENT FOR ELDERLY FOLK. AND TO LOSE IT WOULD BE A GREAT SHAME BOOKS ARE WELCOME IN EDUCATION AND FOR GREATER KNOWLEDGE THIS LIBRARY NEEDS TO BE KEPT OPEN AS IT IS AN ESENTIAL PART OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR ALL OCCASIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ALSO FOR PEOPLE MEETING TOGETHER THIS LIBRARY SHOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND NOT RUN BY VOLUNTEERS PERMANENT STAFF ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROVIDE A SERVICE This questionnaire needs to be in paper format and be given to every library user that walks through the door of a council run library, then you will get a real sense of who uses the library now. You also need to establish what obstacles are preventing more Hull residents from using such services. The layout and feel of Hull's Central library needs updating, this is a reason why I don't use it, although it's my nearest library. Your attitude to the library service is shortsighted, speak to Birmingham City Council and ask why they have invested in their library. How is it benefiting their residents? What could Hull Council learn from this? Perhaps having a mix of community volunteers alongside specialist paid staff would support gaining more opening hours, but this has to be a two-way structure. Those that volunteer obtain some form of benefit, e.g. accredited training relating to library services, a reduction in council tax. THIS SERVICE IS INVALUABLE LOOK ELSEWHERE WHERE THE COUNCIL WASTES CONSIDERABLE FUNDS. TO CHARGE A TINY AMOUNT E.G. 5P PER BOOK THAT IS AFFORDABLE, BUT COLLECTIVELY COULD AMOUNT TO SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT. TO GET VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN THE LIBRARY AND TO KEEP BRANSHOLME LIBRARY OPEN To have the libraries with reduced opening hours you would need to survey each one for the most popular times - cost? Why not reduce middle management, make each library more autonomous especially as the staff tend to know their readers, the likes and dislikes. If an assistant's post becomes vacant, seek temporary volunteers with the posts filled once budgets are increased. As a now- retired librarian I admire the efforts and terrific hard work of the volunteers who have taken over a library which was a) the only one in the area b) was to be closed but I am not in favour generally of such schemes. I believe the Council is attempting to shirk its responsibilities with many of its threats to close down public facilities and relying on volunteers to fill the breach. Get rid of the quangos and the consultants, listen when staff come up with practical ideas which could reduce costs, do not follow practices because they have always been done that way, seek advice from ordinary people who have to live within their budgets seek value for money TO KEEP IT AS A LIBRARY SERVICE ONLY. NO EXPENSIVE COMPUTERS - OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THIS AREA REALLY NEED THE STIMULATION OF BOOKS THIS LIBRARY DOES VERY GOOD WORK WITH THE YOUNG. LONG MAY IT CONTINUE TO BE. TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT LIBRARIES BUT WITH REDUCED HOURS TO KEEP LOCAL FACILITIES EASILY AVAILABLE TO THE RESIDENTS. TO MAKE A SMALL CHARGE FOR PEOPLE USING THE COMPUTERS AS THEY WERE PACKED OUT WHEN I WENT UP PREVIOUSLY TO REVIEW SOME LIBRARIES SERVICES AND THE ONE THAT DON'T ACHIEVE ANY TARGET CLOSE THEM!! I. E PEOPLE WHOM DON'T BORROW BOOKS COMPUTERS ETC. TOO MANY CHIEFS NOT ENOUGH INDIANS CUT FROM THE TOP DOWN. INBALANCED STAFF ABILITIES ONE WEEK GREAT SERVICE NEXT WEEK POOR SERVICE REMOVE OR REPLACE THE POOR STAFF. INCREASE DVD AND CD PRICES THE LIBRARY IS BETTER VALUE THAN BLOCKBUSTERS! TOO MANY COUNCIL STAFF SHUFFLING PAPER ABOUT, HOW ABOUT SOME CUTS THERE. LEAVE OUR LIBRARIES ALONE. M HALDAKE TOO MANY CUTS. LEAVE LIBRARY & HOSPITAL ALONE LIBRARY NEEDS LONGER HOURS AS IS. TRAIN UP VOLUNTEERS AS I AM SURE THEY WOULD BE PLENTY OF PEOPLE WILLING TO HELP RATHER THAN SEE LIBRARIES SHUTING DOWN TRANSFER 3 MILLION POUNDS WHICH I BELIEVE IS WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO BID FOR THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER (THE ILLUSTRIOUS) IN TO THE LIBRARY FUND. CHASE UP ALL THE UNPAID COUNCIL TAX. CUT ALL THE COUNCILLORS ALLOWANCES. TURN OFF LIGHTS DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OPEN SOME SHOPS IN LIBRARY. HOLD E-GAMING/LAN GAMING EVENTS. I HAVE MANY IDEAS CONTACT ME ON [email protected] ASK FOR SHAUN TURN SOME LIGHTS OFF DURING THE DAY CHARGE FOR EXTRA TIME ON THE COMPUTERS IF RUNNING OVER AN HOUR. SUGGESTED £1 PER 30 MINS. TURN THE HEAT OFF OR DOWN. TURN THE HEATING DOWN BY A DEGREE OF TWO. IT IS ALWAYS TOO WARM IN MOST LIBRARIES ! TRAIN STAFF TO USE THE PHOTO- COPIERS EFFICIENTLY. THEY WASTE A LOT OF PAPER AND ENERGY TRYING TO WORK OUT WHICH 'BUTTON' TO USE. TURN THE LIGHTS OFF WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED, RECYCLE, HAVE LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS Until my children left full time education I was a regular at least once a week user of the library, taking them from an early age to choose books ans every summer to take part in the book trail etc. I chose my own books at the same time. Now they read online but it was the library that fostered their interest. If libraries are to continue I think they need more story times, book groups and social areas and volunteers to help with these. ...pastoral work not just service industry. USE COUNCIL MONEY ON LIBRARIES AS THEY ARE EDUCATIONAL AND GREAT FOR COMMUNITIES ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO CANT AFFORD OTHER THINGS. USE MORE VOLUNTEERS OR PEOPLE DOING OTHER FORMS OF UNPAID WORK & TRAIN THEM USE OF PART TIME STAFF AT PEOPLE PERIODS USE LESS STAFF IN QUIETER PERIODS, MODERATE PAY SCALES AND PAY BASIC RATE FOR SATURDAY AND UNSOCIAL HOURS(AS THE RETAIL & PRIVATE CARE SECTOR) USE SAVINGS ON TOTAL BUDGET FOR LIBRARIES INSTEAD OF BLOWING THEM ON PERSTIGE AND UNECESSARY SCHEMES USE SOLAR PANELS TO SAVE MONEY FOR ELECTRICITY AND HEATING. MAYBE LIBRARIES CAN EARN SOME MONEY BY INTRODUCING CHARITY TO OVERCOME THE EXTRA COST, WHERE PEOPLE WHO COME IN CAN DONATE MONEY IF THEY WISH. USE CHEAPER OFFICE PRODUCTS AND STATIONARY. ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS, I GO TO HOME BARGAINS AND WILKINSON NEAR THE LIBRARY FOR CHEAP SNACKS EVERYDAY SO MAYBE SELL SNACKS TO PEOPLE WHO COME IN TO THE LIBRARY TO MAKE UP EXTRA CASH. USE SOME OF THE EXCESSIVE PROFITS YOU ARE MAKING OUT OF THE BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. use some voluntary help but not if it means job losses more publicity and fundraising USE STAFF PLUS VOLUNTEERS ONCE A MONTH USE THE LIBRARY FOR MORE THAN JUST LIBRARY SERVICES Use the local libraries more as local hubs and locate more services in the libraries making them more resource efficient. get more services out of the town centre. VERY NICE HELPFUL STAFF @ GREENWOOD AVE VOLUNTEER COUNCILORS, WHO RECEIVE NO PAYMENT OF ANY SORT. THAT SHOULD SAVE £415,000 QUITE EASILY. CHARGE £1 FOR COMPUTER USAGE, PER HOUR. ASK THE LOCAL MPS TO GET THEIR HEADS TOGETHER. VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS HAVE TOOK OVER ANLABY COMMON LIBRARY BUT THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE ANSWER AS PEOPLE HAVE TRAINED FOR THESE JOBS/ EAST RIDING ARE OPENING NEW SERVICES IN HALTEMPRICE SPORTS CENTRE QUITE BIZARRE - JUST UP THE ROAD BUT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS UNFORTUNATELEY. VOLUNTEERS RECYCLE POINTS VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO DO THE EQUIVALENT OF A PAID JOB - AS PEOPLE SHOULD BE PAID TO DO THIS WORK THESE CUTS SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED AN LIBRARY SERVICES VOLUNTEER'S TO HELP MAN THE LIBRARY. REDUCE BUREAUCRACY FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO SET UP VOLUNTEER GROUPS. ESPECIALLY PARENTS. VOLUNTEERS. A ONE OFF JOINING FEE OR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SESSIONS (SMALL FEE). FUND RAISING SALES OF OLD BOOKS, REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS. VOLUNTEERS. DOES THE SHOP GENERATE ENOUGH? VOTE SOMEBODY OTHER IN THAN CON/LAB/LIB WE COULD SHARE SPACE IN LIBRARIES, WITH SUCH AS CLINICS AND MAYBE DOCTORS, AND NURSES. ADULT ED, AND COMPUTER TRAINING. WE CURRENTLY PAY TO BORROW CDS ETC. PERHAPS. WE COULD PAY A SMALL AMOUNT PER BOOK - IE. 10P EACH. ALSO, WE COULD CHARGE FOR USE OF COMPUTERS. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT FOR THIS WOULD BE AS I DO NOT USE THEM. WE NEED BOOKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO CANNOT BUY BOOKS. BOOKS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DEVELOP THE MIND. WE NEED THE LIBRARIES FOR OUR CHILDREN AND MOST GROWN UPS WE NEED THIS LIBRARY DON'T TAKE IT AWAY!!! WE NEED TO KEEP THE LIBRARY OPEN DUE TO ALL OTHER LIBRARIES ARE SO FOR AWAY AND IN DARK + BAD WEATHER I WILL NOT ATTEND THEM IN THE FUTURE IF GIPSYVILLE LIBRARY CLOSES WE PAY COUNCIL TAX I AM SINGLE AND DISABLED I NEED MY LOCAL LIABRARY DON'T TAKE IT AWAY WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO READ MORE, AS MY MOTHER USED TO SAY KNOWLEDGE IS WITHIN BOOKS. PERHAPS COUNCIL CAN LOOK FOR SAVING ELSEWHERE WE SUGGEST YOU FIND THE SAVINGS ELSEWHERE & LEAVE THE LIBRARIES ALONE! WE WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT OUR LIBRARY, AS IT IS THE ONLY PLACE WE COULD OBTAIN OUR BOOKS. WE HAVE NICE FRIENDLY STAFF AT OUR LIBRARY, AND GOOD OPENING TIMES. WE HOPE YOU WILL KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR DECISIONS THANK YOU MRS B. M. SMITH WELL IF THE LIBRARY ALL GET SHOT DOWN WHERE ARE WE GOING TO LOOK FOR JOB WE NEED TO THE LIBRARY TO KEEP OPEN SO WE CAN GO AND HAVE A LOOK ON THE COMPUTER FOR JOB CAUSE SOME OF US HAVENT GOT LAPTOP. WELL YOU DO NEED EXPERT STAFF & THEY MUST BE PAID ACCORDING TO THEIR EXPERIENCE AND SKILL. THEY ARE SUCH AN ASSET. SO SAVINGS TO COME FROM? REDUCED HOURS. HIRING OUT ROOMS TO OTHER CLUBS GROUPS IN ROTTERDAM LIBRARY THEY PLAY GIANT CHESS IN THE ENTRANCE. IN THE ATRIUM THERE IS A THINKING CAFE WITH EXCELLENT COFFEE UNLIKE HERE. WHAT ABOUT VOLUNTEERS WORKING ALONGSIDE STAFF ALTHOUGH I WOULDN'T WANT STAFF TO BE MADE REDUNDANT BECAUSE OF VOLUNTEERS. MAKE USE OF LIBRARY LOCAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS BY OFFERING MORE CITY COUNCIL SERVICES IN THE LIBRARY. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THESE LIBRARY SERVICES WHATS THE POINT THEY WILL DO WHAT THEY WANT ANYWAY WHEN I WAS A STUDENT, I USED THE REFERENCE LIBRARY AND THE COMPUTERS. I HAVE SAVED A LOT OF MONEY BY NOT HAVING TO PURCHASE ANY TEXT BOOKS. OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BORROW ALL THE BOOKS I HAVE NEEDED FOR MY READING PLEASURE. WHILST I HAVE SYMPATHY OVER YOUR DILEMMA AND THINK THE GOVERNMENT HAVE GOT IT WRONG SURELY READING & WRITING ARE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO ENCOURAGE THE YOUNGER AND UPCOMING GENERATIONS. MY OWN GRANDDAUGHTER HAS BEEN READING FROM THE AGE OF 3YRS OLD AND ATTENDED THE LIBRARY WITH HER PARENTS & MYSELF AS WE ARE ALL AVID READERS AND SHE IS LUCKY IN THAT BEING A ONLY CHILD SHE WAS ALSO BOUGHT BOOKS. HOWEVER FAMILY'S WITH SEVERAL CHILDREN MAY BE DON'T HAVE THIS OPTION BUT THE LIBRARY IS THERE FOR THEM Why no question on no cuts to any library service? I'd like to see fewer highly paid Officers/managers WHY NOT CHARGE PER BOOK, AS LONG AS IT WASN'T TOO MUCH. I WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY 30P PER BOOK IF THIS WOULD HELP. I AM 84YRS OF AGE AND LOVE READING. THE LABRARY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. WHY NOT HAVE A FEW MORE GROUPS/ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARY, MUSIC, CRAFT, ONES DURING THE HOLIDAYS ETC. FAMILIES TO PAY FOR THESE THEN MONEY BACK INTO THE LIBRARY SERVICE. THANKS! Why the library service? Not acceptable to cut library services. You should be encouraging more reading in a city that appears low in the school league tables. The library service (and the museum service) are excellent - Two of the best things about Hull. We are supposed to be the city of culture and you are cutting both ??? WHY THEY NEED TO DO THIS IS BEYOND ME!!! CHILDREN HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO AS WELL AS A LOT OF THE ELDERLY WHO LOOK FORWARD TO GOING JUST FOR THE COMPANY AS WELL AS RETURNING BOOKS ETC. WILL NOT BE USING GIPSYVILLE ANYMORE DUE TO NOT HAVING A GOOD SELECTION OF NON FICTION. NICE STAFF BUT NOTHING TO OFFER ME SERVICE/BOOK WISE SO WILL USE DIFFERENT LIBRARIES AND CONCENTRATE ON WELL STOCKED LIBRARIES WINTER OPENING TIMES SHOULD BE DIFFERENT TO SUMMER ONES JAN FEB MAR - MON-SAT 10AM TO 5PM, SUN CLOSED;APR MAY JUNE - MON-SAT 9AM TO 7PM, SUN 10AM TO 4PM;JULY AUG SEPT - MON-SAT 9AM TO 7PM, SUN 10AM TO 4PM; OCT NOV DEC - MON-SAT 10AM TO 5PM, SUN CLOSED WISH I COULD THINK OF WAYS TO MAKE SAVINGS - WOULD LOCAL SPONSORSHIP HELP IN ANY WAY? COULD THE BUILDINGS BE HIRED OUT TO CREATE INCOME?? WITH ME BEING UNEMPLOYED THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE WERE I CAN COME AND DO MY JOB SEARCH, AND IT IS FREE, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO. NO MONEY TO PAY FOR THE INTERNET AT HOME. WITH THE HIGH POPULATION THEIR IS A NEED FOR BRANSHOLME LIBRARY FOR ALL AGES. THEREFORE I FEEL THESE TIMES SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED. without the use of facilities such as computer access and the research unit I would have great difficulty in accessing these services elsewhere. The staff have a vast knowledge and this seems a tragedy if this service was no longer available. without the library service I would no longer be able to attend my book club, as I am on a low income and cannot afford to buy these books. It is a great shame that you are having to consider closing libraries in this wonderful City of Culture. Something as essential as libraries, which I have visited on a regular basis since early childhood, is incomprehensible to even consider reducing. I would be willing to pay a small fee each time I used the service, maybe that is the way forward? WOULD BE VERY DISAPPOINTED IF MY LOCAL LIBRARY, FRED MOORE, CLOSED OR REDUCED HOURS. THERE ARE THREE SCHOOLS CLOSE BY SO CONSIDERING THE CLAIMS OF LOW LITERACY LEVELS, YOU'RE MISSING A TRICK OF HELPING THEM TO IMPROVE. I THINK I WOULD BE LESS LIKELY TO VISIT MY NEXT NEAREST LIBRARY AS WE USUALLY VISIT FRED MOORE AFTER SCHOOL OR AN A SATURDAY. £415,000 COULD SURELY BE SAVED THROUGH OTHER WAYS. WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE LIBRARIES OPENING AT 9.00AM. WOULD PREFER ALL LIBRARIES REMAIN OPEN-BOOKS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL BUT HAVE BETTER/LONGER OPENING TIMES. BE MORE STRICT ON FINES/LATENESS. MAYBE CHARGE SMALL FEE FOR COMPUTERS WOULD PREFER THE LIBRARY TO OPEN WED AS THAT IS MY PREFERRED DAY BUT UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS COVENIENT TO OTHERS WOULD LIKE TO SEE BRANSHOLME LIBRARY TO KEEP RUNNING AS IT IS THE MOST COVENIENT TO A LARGE NUMBER OF READERS PLUS HAS OTHER ACTIVITIES. Would rather keep the same number of libraries and maintain opening hours but if we have to make a choice, slightly reduced hours is slightly preferable. WOULD REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT DVDS/CDS HELP-OR DO THESE PAY FOR THEMSELVES VIA LOANING FEES? YES DON'T CLOSE OR REDUCE THE WESTERN LIBRARY AS YOU WOULD BE CUTTING OF THE ONE PLACE YOUNG CHILDREN AND OAPS FEEL SAFE AND SECURE, THIS LIBRARY (TO ME) IS ONE OF THE BEST IN HULL AND THE STAFF BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO HELP. YES GET MORE ORGANISED AT THE TOP THAT IS HOW SAVINGS ARE MADE THERE IS USUALLY TOO MANY AT THE TOP SO START THERE SAVINGS WILL BE MADE. D.P. OMOND 24 WESTFIELD RD. HU4 6ED YES IF YOU COULD STOP WASTING MONEY ON SENDING DETAILS ABOUT THE OPEN/CLOSED VOTING REGISTER - THAT HULL CITY COUNCIL "GOT WRONG" - YOU WOULD SAVE A FORTUNE. YES INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD GOODWILL & INTANGIBLE ASSETS! EG. (1) DEFINE 'ACCESSIBILITY' AT Q7 (2) EVALUATE THE VALUE (CASH ALTERNATIVE) I PERSONAL SERVICES PROVIDED. (3) CANNOT CUT SERVICES (INFRASTRUCTURE) CAN ONLY REDUCE YES WHY DO WE HAVE COMPUTERS ON TWO FLOORS? (CENTRAL LIBRARY) STOP PEOPLE USING IT FOR GAMES ETC? IT IS MEANT TO BE FOR INFORMATION SURELY! PS. NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE INTERNET. YES, GO BACK TO THE GOVT. & SAY IT IS NOT FEASIBLE!! IS THIS REALLY A CONSOLATION? I GUESS NOT REALLY? HAVE LIBRARY STAFF BEEN CONSULTED I GUESS NOT! HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF A JOB/PROFESSION YOU HAD TRAINED FOR WAS GIVEN OVER TO A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS? ISN'T IT ABOUT TIME THE POWERS THAT BE IN THIS CITY PULLED EVERYONE TOGETHER AND THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT CUTS LIKE THIS DO TO SERVICES & MORALE? SORRY, RANT OVER!! YES, I THINK THIS IS A VERY BAD IDEA AND THAT LIBRARIES SHOULD SEE AN INCREASE IN SPENDING, THEY GIVE FREE ACCESS TO STORIES, RESEARCH, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES OTHERWISE DENIED TO PEOPLE. CLOSING LIBRARIES CAN ONLY SERVE TO MAKE PEOPLE LESS INTELIGENT AND ARTICULATE AS WELL AS WEAKENING COMMUNITIES. YES, WHAT IS YOUR MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE LIKE? THERE MUST BE OTHER WAYS OF SAVING MONEY? YES. CHANGE LIGHTING TO LOW WATTAGE ILLUMINATION, WITH ON/OFF SENSORS. (LED) ETC. MORE EFFICIENT 'SENSIBLE' HEATING YES. I WOULD REDUCE SPENDING ON SENIOR PERSONNEL AT THE CITY COUNCIL. - THEY COME AND GO BUT THE LIBRARY SERVICE IS, AND OUGHT TO REMAIN. A TREASURED ASSETT. YES-ASK THE GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE THEIR SALARY & KEEP THE LIBRARIES IN FULL SERVICES TA! YOU ASSUME THE SAVINGS MUST BE MADE. THIS SURVEY IS LIKE BEING ASKED WHETHER, I PREFER TO BE HANCED, GULLOTINED, OR SHOT. I PREFER TO STAY ALIVE. YOU COULD CHARGE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND THEN A SMALL AMOUNT FOR RENEWAL EACH YEAR. YOU COULD OPEN ON SOME DAYS ONLY YOU SEEM TO DO A LOT BUT NOT ANYTHING VERY WELL, THE STAFF ARE SPREAD VERY THINLY AND NATURALLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE IS LIMITED. THE "FEEL" OF THE LIBRARY IS GONE WITH ALL THE COMING & GOINGS OF GROUPS GOING - TO DAY CRAFTS" - !! You're interfering with the wrong council service here. Community run libraries are not adequate. What about the skills of qualified librarians?? You wouldn't have the community running a school would you? Leave the libraries alone!!

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I LIKE THE LIBRARY AS YOU CAN BORROW BOOKS OR YOU CAN BORROW DVD-CDS EVEN, YOU CAN USE THE COMPUTER TO DO WHAT YOU WANT LIKE GAMES, YOU CAN FACEBOOK AND ALSO MANY THINGS YOU LIKE TO DO. 1) LIBRARIES ARE A MAINSTAY OF ANY COMUNITY. THEY SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE FUNDING. 2) WE HAVE NO LATE NIGHT OPENING AT THE AVENUES LIBRARY WHICH LIMITS USE OF THE FACILITIES FOR MANY. 3) NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO A COMPUTER OR LIBRARY FULLFILLS THIS VERY IMPORTANT NEED. AS A SENIOR CITIZEN I HAVE USED FOR INFORMATION RENEWAL OF BUS PASS ALSO THERE ARE GOOD FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND GROUPS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN EVENTS THESE CHILDRIES VERY NECESSARY FOR ALL AGES. BE MORE SELECTIVE ON WHAT THE MONEY IS SPENT ON. THERE MUST BE A LOT OF WASTAGE. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC LIBRARY? HOW MUCH MONEY WAS SPENT ON THAT AND IT IS STILL CLOSED OVER 1 YEAR 1 BELIEVE! BE OPEN HALF AN HOUR LONGER CAN THEY STAY OPEN UTIL 6:00 COULD DO WITH A SMALL SCALE REFURBISHMENT E. G. PAINTING THE FRONT, NOT A LOT BUT MAYBE MAKING THE INSIDE MORE FUN ANDMORE MODERN. DON'T PLEASE REDUCE THE TIME OF THE LIBARY OPENING EXCELLENT CENTRAL FACILITY, BUT NO LOCAL LIBRARY WHERE WE LIVE, WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE WITH LONGER OPENING HOURS AS THEY CLOSED THE STADIUM LIBRARY DOWN LAST YEAR. MY DAUGHTER'S ONLY USE CENTRAL LIBRARY EVERY NOW AND AGAIN ON SATURDAYS ONLY. FOR THE TOYS TO BE IN A BETTER CONDITION AND WORK PROPERLEY WITH BATTERIES. FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF GOOD LIBRARY GOOD LIBRARY GOOD LIBRARY GREAT LADIES WHO HELP ME FIND BOOKS. GREAT ORGANISATION HAVE A BIGGER SELECTION OF BOOKS HAVE MORE COMPUTERS I DON'T LIKE Q11, I CHOOSE ONE BUT THINK IT'S UNFAIR THAT WE CAN'T HAVE LONGER HOURS. I DON'T WANT OUR LIBRARIES TO BE REDUCED IN HOURS OR EVEN CLOSED. I DONT WANT NO LIBARIES TO CLOSE ITS NOT FARE PEOPLE NEED THEM KIDS, ADULTS, ITS PART OF LEARNING, WE NEED THEM DONT CLOSE ANY. I ENJOY THE WESTERN LIBRARY. I ENJOY USING THE LIBRARY, BUT NEED IT OPEN AT TIMES THAT ARE SUITABLE TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND STAFF AT ANY OF THE LIBRARIES IVE VISITED VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. I DO HAVE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT PAYING FOR ORDERED BOOKS IN ADVANCE, THAN GETTING A LETTER TO SAY ITS ARRIVED ABOUT THREE MONTHS LATER. I THINK YOU SHOULD PAY FOR THE BOOK WHEN YOU COLLECT IT. I HOPE FRED MOORE LIBRARY STAYS OPEN AT ALL ITS HOURS BECAUSE THEY HAVE GOT GOOD BOOKS. I LIKE COMING TO WESTERN LIBRARY I LIKE LIBRARIES AS I WANT BOOKS AND I AM DOING COMPUTER WORK. I LIKE THE LIBRARY BECAUSE I LIKE BOOKS I LIKE THE LIBRARY ITS A GOOD PLACE TO VISIT I LIKE THIS LIBRARY BECAUSE IS NICE LIBRARY TO VIST. THE STAFF ARE NICE AND KIND TO ME. I LIKE TO READ, DRAW, HAVE FUN AND PLAY WITH THE TOYS I LOVE COMING HERE AS I LOVE READING AND IT IS REALLY HANDY FOR HOME WORK BECAUSE IT IS ON THE WAY HOME FROM SCHOOL. I LOVE THE LIBRARY I LOVE THIS LIBRARY BECAUSE THERE ARE LOTS AND LOTS OF BOOKS I REALLY RELY ON THIS CENTRAL LIBRARY DUE TO THE WIDER CHOICE OF BOOKS AND CDS DVDS ON OFFER AND ITS THE LABRARY MY GRANDSON IS MORE FAMILIAR WITH ESPECIALLY NOW HE'S INTO CHAPTER BOOKS AND OLDER AGE BOOKS, HE'S ALWAYS LOVED BOOKS FROM AN EARLY AGE AND TAKES PART IN THE READING CHALLENGE THIS SUMMER SO WOULD BE GUTTED IF IT CLOSED OR HAD TO REDUCE HOURS AS NOW HE WOULD MISS BEING ABLE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME ALONG WITH ME AND CHOOSE BOOKS AND TAKE PART IN THINGS DURING SCHOOL HOLS ETC. I THINK ITS IMPORTANT TO KEEP A GOOD SPREAD OF LIBRARIES TO HELP THOSE WHO CAN'T GET INTO THE CITY CENTRE I THINK THE STAFF ARE VERY LOVELY, AND ALWAYS THERE TO HELP YOU, AND IT ALWAYS HAS MY BOOKS AND THE COMPUTERS ARE AMAZE BALLS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A COUPLE MORE KID'S COMPUTERS AND FOOD TO BE A LITTLE CHEAPER. I THINK THIS LIBRARY (AVENUES) NEEDS A LOT MORE 8 YEARS-12 YEAR BOOKS. AND ALSO NEEDS A WIDER SELECTION OF AUDIO BOOKS. OTHERWISE I LIKE USING THIS LIBRARY! I USE THIS LIBRARY FOR MY SCHOOL WORK I'D HATE TO SEE IT SHUT DOWN I WOULD LIKE IT TO HAVE MORE BOOKS. I WOULD PREFER THE SAME NUMBER OF LIBRARIES WITH SIMILAR OPENING HOURS WITH POSSIBLY A FEW LATER STARTS TO ACCOMODATE A LATER CLOSING TIME. I WOULD RATHER WE KEEP THE SAME LIBRARIES WITH THE SAME OPENING TIMES AS NOT EVERYONE CAN GET TO OTHER LIBRARIES. INGS IS BRILLANT INGS LIBARY IS AWESOME IT IS EASY TO GET TO I LOVE THIS LIBRARY INGS LIBRARY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A SUPERS LEARNING RESOURCE AND A DELIGHT TO VISIT IT IS A GREAT LIBRARY IT IS AN AMAZING LIBRARY, KEEP IT UP IT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF MANY LOCAL PEOPLE'S LIVES DON'T AXE IT! IT IS REALLY GOOD AND THE LIBRARIANS ARE VERY NICE IT IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE. IT IS VERY GOOD FOR GETTING BOOKS OUT AND THE STAFF ARE INCREDIBLY KIND, BUT A LOT OF THE TIME THERE ARE OBNOXIOUS CHILDREN IN THE CHILDRENS AREA THIS CAN BE VERY INTIMIDATING AT TIMES. IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO LOSE THIS SERVICE AS ITS GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TO FIND OUT INFORMATION. IT WOULD BE GOOD TO SEE SOME MORE COMPUTERS FOR KIDS. ITS FAB!!!!! IT'S FABULOUS!!! AND FUN ITS GOOD IT'S GREAT! IT'S NICE AND QUIET, THE STAFF ARE REALLY FRIENDLY AND KIND. KEEP BRANSHOLME LIBRARY OPEN SO I CAN DO MY HOMEWORK !! LIBARIES ARE SO FUN TO GO TO BECAUSE YOU GET TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK AND THE STAFF ARE SO KIND AND HELPFULL. LIBRARIES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMMUNITY, MORE INVESTMENT SHOULD BE MADE IN BRINGING THEM UP TO DATE. TRYING TO ENGAGE A NEW GENERATION. LOCAL LIBRARY IS POSSIBLY AVENUES LIBRARY OR GREEWOOD AVE, I WANT MY CHILDREN WHO ARE 8 AT THE MOMENT TO BE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT USING THEM. I KNOW APPEARANCE ON THE OUTSIDE IS NOT THE KEY THING, BUT IF EXCITING POSTERS COULD BE DISPLAYED IN WINDOWS ABOUT EXCITING & FUN BOOKS TO READ & EXPLORE IT POSSIBLY WOULD CAPTURE PARENTS & CHILDRENS EYES, THEREFORE INVITING THEM IN TO SEE WHAT THERE IS. CHANTS AVE ESPECIALLY FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT LOOK WELCOMING. WHICH IS WHY I USE CENTRAL. HARD TO ANSWER REALLY BECAUSE IF YOU KEEP THE SAME NUMBER OF LIBRARIES & REDUCE HOURS, THIS MAY NOT SUIT PEOPLE WHO USE THEM & THIS MAY REDUCE THEIR DEMAND MORE, THUS FAVOURING CLOSURE. IF YOU HAVE FEWER LIBRARIES IT WILL MAKE DEMAND FOR THOSE HIGHER, BUT IF PEOPLE CAN'T ACCESS AS EASILY THOSE THAT ARE LEFT THEY MAY STOP USING THEM ALTOGETHER. Look at improving the efficiency of the library processes to make it quicker and easier to use and less costly to run. LOTS TO DO LOVE THE GARDEN AND LADIES ARE NICE AND KIND MAYBE HAVE ACTIVITIES ALL AGES CAN TAKE PART IN, THEN MORE PEOPLE WILL ATTEND. GIVE PEOPLE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME THEY SPEND ON COMPUTER,S AND THE TEENAGERS THAT SIT IN THE TEENAGE AREA WHO STAY THERE ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND THEN THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET A LIFE. MY ANSWER TO QUESTION 11 IS ONLY TRUE IF THE AVENUES LIBRARY REMAINED OPEN. AS THE HOURS HAVE ALREADY BEEN DRASTICALLY REDUCED I WOULD HOPE THAT SAVINGS COULD BE FOUND FROM OTHER AREAS OF THE LIBRARY SERVICE PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO ENSURING THAT EVERYTHING IS DONE AS ECONOMICALLY AS POSSIBLE WITH AS LITTLE WASTE AS POSSIBLE! MY CHILD HAS BEEN COMING TO THE LIBRARY SESSIONS SINCE BEING A BABY IT HAS BEEN AN ESSENTIAL PART OF HIS LEARNING AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE IF THE LIBRARYS CONTINUE TO BE OPEN. MY DAUGHTER LOVES GREENWOOD LIBRARY WE LIVE ON SUTTON PARK BUT PREFER THIS ONE FUNKY BOOKS AND STAFF ARE REALLY NICE My library is already open less hours,please don't take any more time away. MY LIBRARY IS VERY NICE. THE STAFF ARE HELPFULL & KIND AND PEOPLE ARE USALLY VERY NICE. MY LOCAL LIBRARY IS AMAZING, THEY ARE ALL AMAZING AND IF THE HULL CITY COUNCIL CLOSE SOME, PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR JOBS. NEED MORE VAMPIRE BOOKS. NEVER CUT BACK, LIBRARIES ARE A LIFELINE FOR MANY AND PLAY A WONDERFUL ROLE IN SOCIETY... I HAVE MANY HAPPY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF LIBRARY VISITS & I HAVE CONTINUED TO USE THEIR FANTASTIC RESOURCES, AS DOES MY DAUGHTER... TO CUT BACK NOW WOULD DEPRIVE THE NEXT GENERATION OF A VITAL RESOURCE & CREATE GREATER SOCIAL PROBLEMS!!! ON SUNDAY I THINK THE HOURS SHOULD BE 2-6 PM ON SUNDAY SHOULD BE OPEN OPEN LATER AND ALLOW MORE TIME ON COMPUTERS OUR LOCAL LIBRARY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US - OUR CHILDREN USE THE LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL TO FIND INFORMATION FOR THEIR SCHOOL WORK AS WELL AS BOOKS TO READ. (THE QUALITY OF BOOKS PROVIDED BY THEIR SCHOOL TO READ IS QUITE POOR - THERE JUST ISN'T ENOUGH FUNDING FOR ENOUGH BOOKS.) WE ALSO USE CENTRAL LIBRARY ON SATURDAYS BUT WE NEED AN ACCESSIBLE LOCAL LIBRARY DURING THE WEEK - IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL INTO TOWN AFTER SCHOOL TO USE THE CENTRAL LIBRARY - NOT ENOUGH TIME, AND BUS FARES FOR FAMILIES ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE THE AVENUES LIBRARY IT IS THE LIFELINE FOR MANY OLDER PEOPLE PLEASE DON'T REDUCE THE OPENING TIME PLEASE. PLEASE KEEP IT OPEN BECAUSE CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIKE TO USE IT AND MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS USE IT A LOT. PLEASE KEEP THE OPENING HOURS BUT DON'T CLOSE ANY OF THEM. IF ANYTHING OPEN THEM MORE. Q11 DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. IF YOU HAVE FEWER LIBRARIES MORE PEOPLE WILL GO TO EACH ONE THUS SHORTER HOURS ARE IMPRACTICAL. AS ARE POSSIBLY SAME HOURS SO MORE HOURS IS SENSIBLE IF YOU HAVE LESS HOURS PEOPLE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT OPENING TIMES Q11 IS NOT A GOOD QUESTION, IF WE HAVE FEWER LIBRARIES, WHY CAN'T WE HAVE LONGER HOURS FOR OPENING TIMES? BECAUSE I HAD TO CHOOSE ONE I HAVE DONE IT, BUT IT IS NOT FAIR Q9 I WOULD USE ANOTHER LIBRARY BUT NOT AS OFTEN AS I WOULD LIKE, BECAUSE I WOULD NEED MY MUM TO GET ME THERE. REALLY GREAT SERVICE WITH FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF. MY TWO CHILDREN LOVE LOOKING THROUGH ALL THE BOOKS BEFORE CHOOSING SOME TO TAKE AWAY. REALLY LIKE USING COMPUTERS. SOME BETTER BOOKS FOR EGG THE WOLVES IN THE WALLS, THE WOLF PRINCESS, HARRY POTTER STAFF ARE LOVELY, VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. FANTASTIC SELECTION OF BOOKS - RECOMMENDED TO SCHOOL FRIENDS! ALWAYS A LOVELY PLACE TO VISIT, BOTH CHILDREN WERE JOINED WHEN BABIES & LOVE THE LIBRARY. STAFF ARE VERY HELPFUL AND KIND. SUNDAY SHOULD BE OPEN SUNDAY SHOULD BE OPEN THAT I CAN ORDER BOOKS AND THEY COME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THAT THE LIBARY IS A FUN PLACE FOR US KIDS TO COME AND RELAX AND TO GET LOST IN A BOOK. THE BOOKS ARE GREAT. THE SERVICE IS FAB AND SO ARE THE STAFF MY LIBRABRY AND I WOULD BE VERY SAD IF IT WENT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY IS THE BEST I HAVE VISITED AND THE ONE THAT IS GREAT FOR EVERY ONE TO GET TOO. THESE BUILDINGS NEED TO BE USED MAYBE FOR AFTER PERPOSES RATHER THAN JUST TO BOOK ECT. MAYBE TO THEIR OUT SIDE THE BOX AND USE FOR SESSIONS SUCH AS ? CLASSES OR SIMILER ACTIVITIES. THE COMPUTERS ARE TOO SLOW THE COMPUTERS ARE TOO SLOW. THE HOURS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CUT ONCE, SOON MY CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE USE OF A LIBRARY. THE LIBRARIES ARE AN ESSENTIAL AND WONDERFUL RESOURCE. PLEASE KEEP THEM RUN BY THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY WITH NO CLOSURES OR REDUCED SERVICES. WE WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT OUR LIBRARY SERVICE. GREAT STAFF GREAT ATMOSPHERE. THE LIBRARY SHOULD BE OPEN ON SUNDAY AND THE STAFF ARE REAL NICE THE LIBRARY SHOULD BE OPEN THE FULL DAY AND SUNDAY THE LIBRARY TO HAVE MORE OPEN HOURS THE STAFF A GIPSYVILLE ARE VERY HELPFUL & HAPPY GO LUCKY WHICH ARE WILLING TO GO OUT THERE WAY 2 HELP CUSTOMERS ALL THE TIME, IF THIS LIBRARY DOES CLOSE, I WOULD NOT BE WILLING TO ACCESS ANOTHER HULL CITY LIBRARY IN THE FUTURE!! THE STAFF ARE VERY POLITE. THEY WORK VERY HARD IN TERMS OF MAKING THE LIBRARY A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ENVIROMENT. IT IS THE BEST LIBRARY I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. THE STAFF HERE HAVE HELPED ME ENORMOUSLY IN MY LEARNING OF HOW TO USE COMPUTERS (FOR RESEARCH) AND IN GENERAL HELPING AND INFO. WITHOUT THEM AND THIS LIBRARY I WOULD BE STUCK FOR INFO & JOB SEARCHES (I DO NOT HAVE A COMPUTER) I NOW HAVE A PART TIME JOB THANKS TO THE STAFF AT GYPSYVILLE LIBRARY THEY ARE A GREAT SERVICE FOR US THEY ARE ESSENTIAL IF EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS ARE TO BE IMPROVED IN THE CITY. This isn't a consultation. Just chose 5 bindings out of many. Choice of no library or a barely functioning one! Why don't you just burn the books in Queen Victoria Square !? I can't understand a council which spends and spends money on Paving different parts of the already paved city, is considering moving a statue, yet with poor academic performance, wants to close librarys. My dad says shame on you, the library's are a tiny part of the budget. Maybe you could publish staff sick rates & discipline matters and let the public see where money is really wasted. Reopen your staff investigation department. Me & my dad are tired of seeing your employees making a living sat on their bums in west park aviary, doing nothing as the standards there & animals suffer. Get a grip of your staff and stop trying to get rid of hard working helpful library staff THIS LIBARY HELPS ME VERY MUCH I COME WITH MY COUSINS, AUNTIES, SISTER AND BROTHER. IT'S FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY IT'S EDUCATING. AND THE STAFF ARE SO FRIENDLY AND KIND AND HELP WITH ANYTHING YOU NEED HELP WITH VALUBLE RESOURCE ESPECIALLY IN A DEPRIVED CITY. NEED TO ADVERTISE FACILITIES AND EVENTS BETTER. VENDING MACHINE'S AND NO KIDS IN THE TEEN AREA VERY GOOD I LOVE THE LIBRARY SO MUCH BECAUSE IT HAS COMPUTERS!! VERY HAPPY WITH MY LIBRARY WE HAVE NO MONEY FREE TO USE WISH THE HOURS WERE MORE EVENLY TIMED OUT, SO THAT I CAN STAY WITH MY FRIENDS AND PLAY CARD GAMES, USE THIS IS ALL MY SOCIAL LIFE YOU CAN GO ON THE COMPUTERS AND YOU CAN BORROW BOOKS