tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991223.post110857698836977431..comments2023-10-28T08:33:11.568-05:00Comments on The Centered Librarian: The Centered LibrarianDavid Bookerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12996205288255786668noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991223.post-1108584327780201072005-02-16T15:05:00.000-05:002005-02-16T15:05:00.000-05:00Similar layoffs are occurring in the public librar...Similar layoffs are occurring in the public library arena. In Philadelphia, at least 17 librarians have been laid off and morning hours have been eliminated at 20 library branches. The effected branches are now opened from 1 to 5 p.m. six days a week and are run by non MLS holding staff. <br /><br />A Philadelphia librarian said that the idea of operating a library without a librarian is "a slap in the face to professional librarianship. It says they don't need us."<br /><br />There have been protest, read about them <A HREF="http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/10889168.htm" REL="nofollow">here</A>. (Free sign-up required)<br /><br />Incidentally, Philadelphia is spending a <A HREF="http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/7248143.htm" REL="nofollow">large sum of money</A> ($110 million) remodeling the city’s main branch.Aimee Reisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650093703239737561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991223.post-1108578281130481352005-02-16T13:24:00.000-05:002005-02-16T13:24:00.000-05:00The link is here:
LinkThe link is here:<br /><br /><A HREF="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1415830,00.html" REL="nofollow">Link</A>Gayle Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886974503222418293noreply@blogger.com