Libraries & the Tough Economy

If you’ve stepped into your local library lately, you know that library usage is up. “During tough economic times, people turn to their libraries for their incredible array of free resources, from computers to books, DVDs and CDs, for help with a job hunt or health information,” says 2008-2009 ALA President Jim Rettig.

“The average annual cost to the taxpayer for access to this wide range of resources is about $31, the cost of one hardcover book. In good times or bad, libraries are a great value!” View recent media coverage of libraries in tough economic times, get tips and tools to advocate for your library, and learn about how libraries will benefit from economic stimulus: www.ala.org/tougheconomytoolkit