Congress slammed attacks on library provision, recognising the key importance of libraries for our children and our communities.
It recognised
the importance of library provision especially for already disadvantaged
children and communities, and backed a campaign for investment to ensure that
every school in Scotland has access to good quality school library services.
The STUC will also support broader campaigns to increase funding for public
library services.
Supporting the NASUWT motion on behalf of
Aberdeen Trades Union Council, Morag Lawrence highlighted
that at this very moment, in Aberdeen campaign groups are fighting to stop and
reverse library closures.
“A total of 6 libraries have been closed in the last month in Aberdeen
alone,” she said pointing out that “this situation makes it even more vital
that our children have access to a good quality school library service.
“He said 'This library needs to be protected from ruthless hands, to upset my good intentions.' Unfortunately this letter has not stopped them,” warned Morag, urging support, which delegates gave overwhelmingly.