LIBRARY MERGER PLANS IN MINNESOTA

In 2006 Minneapolis opened their new fantastically modern library to the awe and admiration of many. However, budget problems quickly arose which have seriously affected their city-wide system. Three branches appear to have been closed in order to cut system costs. Now they are proposing merging with the Hennepin County Library System in order to further cut administration costs. An article on their problems and current roadblocks appeared in yesterday's Star-Tribune.

Check it out at http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1052982.html