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The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times on "The Diane Rehm Show"
On January 7th “The Diane Rehm Show�, which airs on WAMU radio and is syndicated on many NPR stations, focused on the increased use of public libraries during the economic downturn.
Guests included Carla Hayden, executive director, Enoch Pratt Free Library and past president of the American Library Association, Jim Rettig, President of the American Library Association, and Ginnie Cooper, Chief Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library.
Show description: Libraries today have become multimedia centers, offering not only books but DVDs, e-books and Internet access. They can also be an especially important community resource during times of economic hardship. A look at the future of libraries in a slowing economy.
Find more information about the show and listen to the segment at WAMU's website.
Labels: ALA, economic downturn, HCPL, libraries
posted by Dave on 1/07/2009
