So what do we lose when we lose libraries? -- Thought for the day

Extract:

"My librarian friend reminds me that President Barack Obama obtained his first job after attending Columbia University by going to the New York Public Library. He used something called Job Search Central, which provides all kinds of databases, books, classes and books on how to find a job that is both suitable and desirable, how to start a new business, how to write a resume, how to prepare for a job interview, even how to look for a job if you've just been released from prison. And you don't have to buy a $5 latte from Starbucks to enjoy the privilege.

In short, libraries are vital to creating an informed citizenry that is the hallmark of any democracy. So what do we lose when we lose libraries? We lose a lot." Continue reading the full article: The Death of the Library: Read It and Weep 

On the same shelf:

• Why We Absolutely Need To Care More About Library Funding
•  Job Search The Canadian Way