PRIVATIZATION OF LIBRARIES
The State of Oregon hit the news in recent months when a large number of libraries were forced to close. A significant portion of their funding came from Federal grants which were tied to the lumbering industry. When these funds disappeared, the CLOSED signs began appearing on library doors.
Many of these libraries are now reopening because their communities have contracted a private for-profit company to operate the libraries. Hours the libraries are open has been reduced, manning is at a slimmer level, and salaries are rumored to be lower as well.
There are many who are not in favor of this arrangement for a wide variety of reasons. You can check out the full article from Boston.com on the Library Link of the Day site which you'll find at http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/
Many of these libraries are now reopening because their communities have contracted a private for-profit company to operate the libraries. Hours the libraries are open has been reduced, manning is at a slimmer level, and salaries are rumored to be lower as well.
There are many who are not in favor of this arrangement for a wide variety of reasons. You can check out the full article from Boston.com on the Library Link of the Day site which you'll find at http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/
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