http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2009/august2009/michlibrariansprotest081209.cfm?persistent=&expy_dt= Sean Fitzpatrick, American Libraries OnlinePosted on August 12, 2009.
The governor of the state of Michigan (Jennifer Granholm) has officially lost her mind. With an announcement she made in July she has intentions on disbanding the library systems in the state of Michigan, due to proposed budget cuts. Granholm has seemed to have found some place in her mind that says this would be a great idea, as well as cost effective. The Michigan librarians will not stand for this as they feel the 180 year old collection will not find its way into safe hands. They strongly feel that the collection is in danger of damage, mistreatment, and even the lost of records. The state’s librarians are looking to fight the governor’s decision to get rid of the states libraries. They have a solid argument highlighted with their resource sharing, and group purchasing efforts to combat the budget issues.
This is a horrible idea that Granholm has come up with to deal with the budget cuts issue. This is years of history she is dealing with, and I really do feel when it comes to history it is just simply priceless. I am in full support of the Michigan librarians to fight for their history and collections. These people are trying to provide a service to the public and as the governor for the people Granholm should be more concerned with what is best for the people. I am pretty sure there are less important issues that can be cut to achieve the same effect. The redistribution of the state’s library collection just would not be a smart move for the state or Granholm’s political career. Michigan’s Governor chooses dollars over sense!
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Wow, I always thought people of her status would always keep libraries around regardless of the economic situation. Libraries are the living history building that should never have to pay the price. I thought this was a day in age that we wanted our kids to become educated not have to wish that the library will be there next year.
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