I am throwing this topic out here seeing no one else has posted. I was reading an article on the failing economy and how it may or may not affect libraries. In this article it says that in past few months memberships and book loans have increased. That when there were economy issues in the 90's many library's then saw an increase in library use.
It seems that people do flock back to library's when in hard times. However then why are so many library's being closed down to save money? People need the library seeing it is a focal point in the community. During these times the article says people use the library as a job hunting source, as well as recreational and education.
This library in particular saw an increase of 3 percent in circulation alone in December.
Would the same not apply to the internet usage in libraries. I am certain there would be an increase there, seeing many people are tightening on their resources. Same as for media materials.
It is an interesting thought that libraries are the first to go when states and cities need money, yet we the people rely on them heavily during those same times.
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Sorry the link on this article is
ReplyDeletehttp://www.yorkregion.com/News/Newmarket/article/87996 Was throwing this topic out in case, : )
We have an incredible rate of Library usage and it is increasing in these times! Many people are coming in and using our computers to search job sites and print resumes. The Director of the County Library is not cutting staff according
ReplyDeleteto the latest Library meeting notes.
The City libraries are cutting staff and closing libraries.
Jennifer