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Monday, 11th January 2010

Washington DC Metro: Area Libraries See Resurgence as Economy Falters

Yes, once again, stories of more users and less money.

From the Article:

Nearly 2 million books, DVDs, CDs and other items have been checked out from D.C.'s public libraries in the last year -- up from 1 million in 2006 -- according to library spokesman George Williams.

"People are looking for ways to save money and they are finding that many of the books they would have bought in better economic times they are now checking out from the library," Williams said.

The District's public libraries are dealing with the deluge by expanding -- planning to add seven branches within the next two years -- even though resources are tight after 11 percent budget cuts were announced in September.''

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In Arlington, library staffs are pushing budget worries aside and embracing the growth, said spokesman Peter Golkin.

"We are constantly examining new technology," Golkin said. Patrons in Arlington soon may find technologies akin to Kindle and other electronic readers in their local branches, he said.

"We try to adjust with technology and what people want and what people need," Golkin said.

Source: Washington Examiner


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