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RockitRon
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Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject: Piped Music In Libraries |
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Some libraries in Gloucestershire have introduced what it calls "quiet background music" (including, apparently, the Sugababes ) in order to improve the atmosphere and attract younger users. However, this may be at the expense of older users - one 76-year-old said that she couldn't concentrate on which books to select because of what she described as a thumping background beat. And of course plenty of much younger people might well be bothered by it too, especially those who choose to use the library as a place of study.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5185201/Libraries-criticised-for-playing-music.html
What would your reaction be if you walked into your local library and there was music playing in the background? _________________ Ron |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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I preferred it when our libraries had a silence rule, as opposed to the present situation, where loud conversations seem to be the order of the day. But apparently that kind of stance is considered elitist today.
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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This is how times have changed. When Weatherspoon pubs first opened they were supposed to be quiet places. Now look at them they have TV screens and gaming machines. |
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