One library system in New York may have one of two choices, charge people to use the library (to keep the online catalog) or go back to an "old fashion" card catalog. Just an example of library funding impacting more than book purchases and staffing.CoopersTown Crier: "The Cooperstown Public Library may have to ditch its computers and return to the old-fashioned card catalog system.
'We're looking at a pretty bleak situation,' said Library Board member Kate Resnick.
The funding that has paid for the Four County Library Sys (4CLS) tem online catalog system since 1996 is beginning to dwindle, said Resnick. There is only enough funding left to pay for the service for one or maybe two years, she said. The 4CLS service currently costs $7500 annually, and the price usually increases each year.
'We have reached a point where money is starting to run out,' said Library Director David Kent."
Friday, October 22, 2004
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