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January 6, 2009
Obama and Libraries
ALA suggested to the Obama transition team that they add $100 million to the economic plan for libraries. I quibble but a $billion would be better since libraries probably support lots more employment that people who assemble cars (grin).
Anyway, Obama plans a major speech on economic issues on Thursday, January 8.
Read the LJ reading of the tea leaves here:
Good News for Libraries in Obama Plan?
January 5, 2009 by Norm Oder
"From President-elect Barack Obama's Weekly YouTube Address on January 3:
That’s why we need an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that not only creates jobs in the short-term but spurs economic growth and competitiveness in the long-term . . .
we will build 21st century classrooms, labs, and libraries. "
Pray. I understand that President Bush budgeted more money for libraries than any other president so let's hope they're competitive!
Every other sector and industry is lobbying their solutions and dreams for the economy and the world. Let's work together and be supportive of our associations efforts.
Stephen
Posted by stephen at January 6, 2009 9:41 AM