Dollars and Change: Business good at Monterey library (The Monterey County Herald)
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:42:36 GMT
It's been a given in the library profession since the 1930s: When the economy goes south, libraries get busier. "Any time the economy goes down, usage figures start going up, so we knew to start looking for that," said Monterey Public Library Director Kim Bui-Burton.
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Libraries boom in ailing economy (Basehor Sentinel)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:02:17 GMT
The public library — it’s close to home, it’s full of entertaining and useful resources and it’s free, which has made it a staple in many communities.
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Scrap gold for green (Cherokee Tribune)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:50:29 GMT
Gold prices have risen, and the people - and libraries - of Cherokee County are cashing in. With the dwindling economy, and the increased need for money, buying and selling gold has become a more lucrative venture.
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