Public libraries set to face serious staff shortage
07 September 2005
The MLA survey, based on returns from more than a third of library authorities in England, suggests that around 10,800 new recruits will be needed by 2010.
The survey was undertaken as part of Framework for the Future, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport action plan to improve public library services managed by the MLA .
The picture around the country is fairly constant, although London appears to be worst hit. Here, 36% of staff are due to retire within 10 years.
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