Thursday, August 28, 2014

Dallas News Editorial Board: Restore Full Funding to Dallas Public Libraries!


Restore full funding to Dallas public libraries. (Dallas News, 8/26/2014)

Dallas official haven't loved and valued library services lately.  According to a recent Dallas Morning News study, Dallas also has the lowest percentage of adults who have a high school diploma among 22 peer cities nationally.

Yet despite the compelling need for a robust public library system, the operating hours of the public libraries in Dallas are the lowest in the D-FW area and the lowest among our peer cities in Texas.

While most other public libraries in the region are open at least 50 or 60 hours per week, almost all of the public library branches in Dallas are open a mere 40 hours per week and are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Most of the libraries in Dallas don’t even have copiers.

Related posts:
Open libraries, unlock potential: Friends of the Dallas Public Library's grassroots advocacy campaign.  (8/9/2014) 
Another successful summer reading program, another round of budget cuts.  (8/15/2010)
City Manager's recommended budget includes lotsa library and park employee cuts.  (8/9/2010)
Attention library budget cutters:  These words still ring true.  (5/29/2010)
From 'sacred cow' to 'sacrificial lamb'.  (5/29/2010)
Axe is poised over library.  (5/24/2010)
Friends of Library board chairman speaks out.  (9/1/2009)
Dallas Public Library budget hacked (old-style).  (7/23/2009)

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