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November 25, 2008
Show Your Thanks
If you're looking for a way to show your thanks to the library this year, look no further. Governor Patterson has cut state aid to NYS libraries twice already this year, to the tune of 20%! The NYS Division of Budget is now proposing a $20 million cut in Library Aid that will devastate library services. And, if passed, this next cut will begin to affect the great work done at the Nassau Library System.
NLS is responsible for the vans that run from library to library every single day. They transport interloaned library materials so that each of the 54 Nassau libraries can share books, dvds, etc. We also share resources in terms of doing group purchases for our Electronic Databases. NLS also runs staff training workshops, which enables us to help serve you better. In short, NLS is very, very important to us. Many librarians, directors, and others employed by a library or library system went to Albany this past week to hold a rally to protest the funding cuts. (Thanks, Roseanne for the photo!) Don't let this proposition pass without letting the government know how important your library is to you. If you are feeling thankful this holiday, please visit the NYLA site by clicking on the link from our website, print out, sign and mail the letters to your local legislators or complete the entire "thank-ful" task with a click of your mouse!
We thank you for your support and your patronage. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Posted by Michele at November 25, 2008 10:20 AM
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