British libraries are not in very good health. In recent months, more than 300 libraries have had to close and the trend is expected to continue. That is why libraries and the British Library Service They are asking for help and collaborations from other institutions so that the closing of libraries ends. This call has come BBC Radio and in the most unique way possible.
So BBC Radio will join forces with libraries to create a Reading Club that can reach more people and make users see how something positive is visiting the neighborhood or municipality library.
The intention of BBC Radio is to create a program where a book is chosen per month that can be found in libraries and for a month or more there will be radio activities related to the book in question. Thus, the user will not only have joint activities and readings but will also be able to listen to the selected book and be able to participate from home via BBC Radio.
BBC Radio will create a radio program to promote the Reading Club
The book will be chosen between the Library Service and BBC Radio, titles that will have to be very present in all libraries, that is, users will not have to queue to wait for someone to leave the book in question, although always You can participate with a purchased book, something that is not incompatible with using this book club.
The crisis in British libraries is very serious. The number of centers that are closing is very high. It would be nice if not only BBC Radio helped but also other companies and institutions help and promote the use of libraries, a culture center that is not incompatible with radio or ebooks Do not you think?