Library Briefs (2 Items)
Layoffs–Alaska
Source: Anchorage Daily News
Library Layoffs in Anchorage: 22 staffers lose their jobs
From the article, “The layoffs, targeting primarily college-educated, higher paid professionals, would save the city $1.25 million next year out of an annual library budget of $6.5 million, Begich told the gathering in the Anchorage Assembly chambers. There will also be cuts to library programs. But no branch library will close, operating hours will stay the same, and the library will buy new books and other materials at the current rate, said [Mayor Mark] Begich and municipal librarian Art Weeks.”
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Library Schools–Clark Atlanta University
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
“CAU supporters rally to save library school”
From the article, A group of angry librarians gathered Monday to protest the possible closing of Clark Atlanta University’s school of library and information studies — the only accredited library education program in the state.”

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