Boston Library considering to cut several branches.

This comes as terrible news for bibliophiles living in the Boston area. The main library branch is considering to cut down at least 10 of the supplemental branches in an attempt to save money. Due to the stagnant economy, the library system has suffered a great deal. They have not been able to receive funding for staff development and other projects. Initially, they were cutting hours for the employees at the library, but when this proved unsuccesful the Boston Library was left with no other choice than to lay off almost a quarter of the employees.

Now, they are debating whether or not to shut down the branches and keep the ones remaining open for shorter working hours. This is crucial because it shows the ripple effect that the receding economy has impacted. Libraries are funded by the government, but the government has had to deal with defecits and other problems, it was inevitable to cut funding for the libraries.

In my opinion I think it is sad that libraries have been affected. Hopefully, this should be a red-flag to the senate to try to prevent the economy from declining any further. It is one thing to propose a better solution, but to enact upon it is entirely different. Meanwhile, the economy is slowly deteriorating and everything is falling apart. Even places that you would least expect...like libraries for instance. Hopefully, Barack Obama can work with the senate to formulate a plan to improve the situation, before it is too late.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/18/library_may_cut_10_of_its_branches/?page=2