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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I'm actually not in favor of any such law.
The point is, with publishers dropping out one-by-one, libraries are in a bind and there isn't a thing they can do about it. Libraries need to deal with the resources they have and more importantly, patrons need to understand what libraries are facing and change their reading habits. So what if best selling authors are no longer available. Read an indie author. There are always other options.
You don't need a library to provide free public internet access. That service can just as easily be handled in a community center if the library is forced to close its doors.
Public schools have libraries. If you can't keep the public library open, then combine the budgets of both government agencies (school districts and library districts) and expand the content at school libraries.
Thinking outside the box will enable libraries to stay healthy and move forward.
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Have you ever been to a rural area?
My mom lives in a rural area. She can't get cable. It's just not available. She can get satellite...but the initial internet connection in her area for SatTV starts at $600+.
She gets 99% of her internet access via dial-up (when available)...and the public library.