Tag Archives: library staffing

Public Libraries’ Economy Issue

Posted on November 16, 2009 by jshaffner

I’m flying to Sioux Falls for PLA’s great Turning the Page training so I finally having a chance to catch up on my professional reading and saw Public Libraries’ “Economy Issue” (July/August 2009).  Since it looks like it won’t be … Continue reading →

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Four Branches Closing in Aurora

Posted on November 6, 2009 by jshaffner

We had some very disappointing news locally from this week’s election.  Aurora, the city where BCR is located, lost its bid to create a general improvement district which would have given the library dedicated funding.  As their budget will be … Continue reading →

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Will the economic crisis lead to the demise of the MLS professional?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by jshaffner

It seems ludicrous to suggest this when libraries are busier than ever, but as libraries cut costs they seem to be decreasing professional full time positions.  The annual salary survey from Library Journal just came out and for the first … Continue reading →

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