A contrast in libraries can be seen in this Guardian report. Australian libraries are seeing increasing usage in Australia, just as they have in Brent. In the UK in general though there is a picture of sharp decline.
I suspect the reason for this distinction is that libraries in Australia (and in Brent) have been effective in modernising, especially in embracing new technology and offering flexible hours. Most libraries services in England, by contrast, have concentrating solely on reducing resources rather than repurposing them.
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