Community, government agency, and library collaborations are the foundation to aiding American citizens in advancement during the slow economic recovery. Together they have the opportunity to:
+ Increase awareness of the wide range of innovative services and resources available in U.S. public libraries;
+ Ensure sustained funding for public libraries at the local, state, and national levels;
+ Expand library and government agency partnerships to improve implementation of e-government and economic development activities; and
+ Recognize public libraries as an anchor institution that connects all Americans to the technology resources and services, and expert assistance necessary to bridge the digital divide.
“Investments in public libraries are working. The 2012 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study shows how American public libraries support education, economic development, and social inclusion for individuals and communities,” said Deborah Jacobs, Director of Global Libraries at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “To ensure that libraries continue to provide access and opportunity for all, it is crucial that both public and private partners consider how they can help libraries sustain the critical services they offer.”
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