Since you two have started the blog going why don't we go with usage increase and how technology has helped.
Here is a link to an article ...actually it was on public radio.... on increase use of a minnesota library.
"There's one place where business is booming right now despite the recession. It's your local public library."
"One factor is a new library in Forest Lake, another is the economy. But it's also because of a change in what libraries have to offer. It's not just books, magazines, music and movies anymore."
"We provide computers, access to the Internet, help with writing your resume, job search programs," said Pat Conaly, the Washington County library director. "
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/18/with_the_recession_library_usgage_on_the_rise/
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This article very similar to the one I had found in a different state. You are right on where you state that libraries offer more then just books, media etc. Many look to libraries for job searches now! I am not getting ready to look at the link you placed in your blog, but had to post that the similarity between our two articles found in 2 different states is a clear indication of the communities need for libraries. Especially seeing how the economy is going!
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