Most of my peops are aware of how dire the funding situation is in NY's three library systems. I personally know people who received walking papers from Brooklyn and Queens, and as soon as the notices go out at NYPL, I'll know people from there, too. But did you know that the governor of NJ is proposing a 74% budget cut to all public libraries in the state?!? There are lots of others around the country and presumably the world, but right now, approaching Father's Day, I'm interested in New Jersey. I'm donating money to NJLA's advocacy efforts to fight the budget cuts instead of giving my father a tie.
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Nicole (not verified)
Sun, 06/20/2010 - 7:52pm
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as a NJ librarian, i gave a
as a NJ librarian, i gave a little cheer in front of my laptop when i read this! the movement against the 74% cut was successful to a degree -- the star ledger reported that some funding has been reallocated, although it's hard to come across actual figures on that.
sadly, the governor's cuts are just now starting to trickle down to the municipal level as individual cities and towns begin revealing their particular budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. please consider getting in touch with your NJ library of choice to see how you can continue your support -- my library system is facing a $2 million budget crisis which may lead to part-time service (branches closed, remaining ones only three days a week) beginning in august.