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We've expressed our views several times (see below) on why it's important for all of us to support the New York Public Library not having to cut a devastating $37 million dollars from its budget. Of course, all info pros and VENDORS should do what they can to support ALL libraries having to deal or possibly deal with budget cuts. But New York City being New York City perhaps magnifies the NYPL situation to a national level or even international level because of the massive amount of global media based in NYC.
This ResourceShelf post includes a transcript of NYPL President, Paul LeClerc's June 4, 2010 prepared testimony before several New York City Council Committees. We also share a few of the reasons why we think a $37 million dollar cut could possibly be felt by many libraries (big and small) around the country.
Finally, a reminder that it's not only a troubling scene at the NYPL, but also at other NYC area libraries. The Brooklyn Public Library might have to deal with a $20.6 million cut. The Queens Borough Public Library faces a $16.9 million budget cut and on the other side of the Hudson River, all New Jersey public libs are facing a 74% statewide budget cut.
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