Saturday, April 12, 2008

Libraries become more critical as economy weakens

From the Buffalo News -

By Michael Borges
Updated: 04/10/08 8:40 AM

New York’s libraries are about to get more popular.


No, it’s not because of the good books, great resources, helpful certified librarians or new services like online learning materials and downloadable audio books.


As they say in political circles, “It’s the economy stupid.” The price of gas is up. The cost of eggs, milk and bread is up. Unemployment is up and house foreclosures are skyrocketing throughout the state and nation. And so, too, is public library traffic.

http://www.buffalonews.com/149/story/319688.html

I just paid $56 to put 13 gallons of regular in my car. I'll be visiting the library a LOT this summer.

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