Cutbacks at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

Link to July 31 vindy.com post, "Library announces cutbacks in service".

Excerpt: The library system’s financial predicament was brought on by a $1.8 million annual loss of state funding between 2001 and 2008. This year’s loss consists of $1,566,579 in state funds and $135,000 in interest income, for a total of $1,701,579. State revenue is projected to drop an additional $684,000 next year, he said.

Currently, the libraries are collectively open 740.5 hours per week, down slightly from 761.5 hours a week prior to a May 2009 cutback.

Main library will lose its evening hours Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thirteen branches will each lose one day a week of library service. The only branches that won’t be affected will be Lake Milton and North Jackson, each being open only 24 hours a week.

Hours Reduced at Washington County (Ohio) Public Libraries

Washginton County Public Library (Marietta)

Link to July 24 Marietta Times article, "Hours to change at all libraries in county".

Excerpt: [Library Director Justin] Mayo said patrons have been understanding about the cuts, and he's gotten many calls from people asking how they can help. Some ways to assist the library include donating DVDs and books on CD, volunteering and donating to the Marietta Library Foundation.

People can also purchase periodical subscriptions for their local library, but are asked to contact the library before doing so.

92 Jounal-Sentinel Employees Lose Their Jobs

Link to August 4 Editor & Publisher post, "'Milwaukee Journal Sentinel' Cuts 92 Jobs, 6.2% of Workforce".

Reason given: declining advertising revenue.