Showing posts with label Public Libraries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Public Libraries. Show all posts
23 August 2010
Libraries Face Increasing Budget Cutbacks
"Libraries across the U.S. are facing funding crises as they become the latest victims of the recession."
06 July 2010
Libraries Target Convenience with Mall Branches
"She said putting libraries in malls is one of many efforts by public libraries to become more convenient. Even at more traditional branches, libraries have built cafes, provided downloadable books or installed drive-through windows."
03 May 2010
15 January 2010
Survey Shows U.S. Public Libraries in “Financial Jeopardy”
"But just when people need their public libraries the most, funding for this valued resource is decreasing, as governments cut library budgets as a way of addressing state and local deficits. More than half of responding state library agencies (52 percent or 24 states) reported cuts in state funding for public libraries between FY2009 and FY2010; and 11 of these states reported cuts were greater than 11 percent, double what was reported last year. In addition, nearly 75 percent of state library agencies also have received cuts resulting in fewer available staff, reduced funding for library materials and subscription databases, and continuing education for public library staff and trustees."
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