Between March 2010 and March 2014: 337 libraries have closed in the UK – a fall from 4,482 to 4,145. The number of volunteers has increased 100% – from 17,550 to 35,818.The number of full-time staff has decreased by 22% – from 24,746 to 19,308. The number of books lent has fallen by 20% – from 309 million to 247 million