Showing posts with label Hard Times. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hard Times. Show all posts

Monday, March 23, 2020

Home Rule

We got the notice last week that the university (library included) would shut down. Students had to move out of dorms. Instructors had to reconfigure their classes -- not just for next quarter (Spring 2020) but for finals happening that very week. For the foreseeable future, we'll be handling library questions from home using email and IM (instant message). At the moment it's all about what to do with borrowed materials and when will the library reopen.

Schools across the country (not to mention world) are experiencing the same. I have absolutely the greatest sympathy for both our students and faculty. This is something none of us will ever forget.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

SaveIllinoisLibraries.com

Background page

You know it's bad news when the FAQs start with:

"The budget for the state of Illinois is in a shambles."

I came upon it fresh from an article on Library Journal with the ominous title:

LJ's 2009 Placements & Salaries Survey Shows Tough Library Job Market

Anyway, back to the Illinois site. The FAQ continues:

Regional library systems received a 16.5% cut resulting in layoffs and cessation of some library support services.

Save Illinois Libraries logo

They've got a badge (which you can download here) as well as a Facebook Page.

If you're in Illinois, you can use their 'Take Action' page to contact your state legislator.