Is it because poor people who can’t afford books might learn something for free? Maybe it’s because it’s not Hannity, Beck, or Limbaugh programming them? Or maybe it’s because they want people to remain illiterate & uneducated, thus ripe pickings for Republican voters? Should we do away with libraries cons?
See that’s just a brilliant example [...]
I just finished the 3rd book and I saw that the fourth book in the series cameoit on1/03/10 so I wanted to know if the 4th one was in public libraries yet(I live in Ohio if that makes a
difference), ANY help would be Really REALLY ApreciTed:)
And is there a reason why you can’t go to [...]
I would like to browse children’s sewing patterns from the 1950’s-1970’s and I am wondering if public libraries typically carry patterns that are now in the public domain. I am located in Brooklyn, NY if someone knows specifically about Brooklyn/Manhattan libraries, that would be particularly useful information.
No. There is a vintage pattern library of [...]
* privileges*
I recently moved to Queens. I had a NYPL library card when I lived in a different borough. However, I ruined my privleges and I have about $50 worth of fines on that card. I do plan to repay it.
However, in the meantime, can I get a library card for the Queens library system? [...]
i do not believe it is a responsability of the government but i do support them, they do better out education but if the government needed to cutback on their funding i would not believe they are obliged to keep the funding for the libraries
I need to know because I want to work at a near library because I want to earn money.
Thank you.
Librarians do earn a salary, often a good one depending on the area. Most Librarians possess a Masters degree, if not higher. School librarians are often also required to maintain a state teaching certificate as well. [...]
and how long do you think it will take for libraries to die out?
Funding is already going down because the use of library’s is down.
Isn’t it so amazing that some people are either so stupid as to ask’ If you’re homeless, how are you using a computer’ or ‘If you’re homeless, how can you afford a computer’ or are they " Blondes"? Not all homeless people are ignorant, or un-employed; if the cost of living in their city is [...]
Is there any reason for you to visit your local branch? Is there anything they could offer that would make you want to visit it? Please elaborate if you wish.
No! For one thing, public libraries provide their services free of charge. This means Internet access for those who can’t afford a computer. [...]
Librians. They had real skin and breathed air just like us regular humans!
