Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (c 75) is an act of the United Kingdom Parliament. It created a statutory duty for local authorities "to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons".[1] It also allowed local authorities to "provide and maintain museums and art galleries".

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
Citation1964 c 75

Background

The Act was based on research including the Bourdillon Report (1962) which set out the resources which would be required to provide a comprehensive service.[2]

Barrow Central Library is part of Cumbria County Council's library service to comply with the provisions of the Act.
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gollark: I have laptops for various reasons and somehow never ended up getting a mouse.
gollark: Other things I apparently can do with either, but it feels vaguely weird to do so.
gollark: I can operate my phone and keyboard and trackpad with either hand, but only write fairly slowly and inaccurately left-handed.
gollark: For writing and stuff, yes, but apparently not generally working input devices.

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