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The idea that an infinite cost should be borne to keep all libraries open is mad

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8 February 2011

Mark Littlewood interviewed for BBC WM

Speaking to BBC WM's Phil Upton @ Breakfast show, Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the IEA, argues that the value of libraries has diminished hugely in recent years and that their cost cannot therefore automatically be justified.

Listen to the interview here [2] (segment starts at 1:39:00).

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[2] http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00dtv2c/Phil_Upton__Breakfast_08_02_2011/