The past few years have been rough on public libraries. They have experienced mounting demand for their services -- particularly access to technology and the Internet—and dwindling funds to pay for them (see Library Shutdown in Camden, N.J., this issue).In many communities, the library is the only place you’ll find a Web-connected computer that’s available to use for free. And as anyone who’s looked for work lately can attest, more employers post job openings online and expect applicants to reply electronically, making the Internet a lifeline for job-seekers. It’s a trend that helps explain the recent 70 percent growth in demand for library computers and wireless Internet access, according to the American Library Association (ALA).
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Author: Steve Towns
