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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
The libraries in my community are turning into something other than the typical books-on-shelves experience. Yes, I see more people there to borrow DVDs than books. But there are also homework helpers for kids that need it, lots of PCs and printers for people who can't afford their own computers and/or broadband internet, etc. There are services to help people work on resumes and search for jobs, as well.
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"homework helpers" -- why aren't public schools providing this help?
"PCs and printers" -- why
are aren't community centers providing this service?
"resumes and jobs" -- why isn't the unemployment office providing this service?
This is why I refuse to support library bond issues. Libraries aren't schools, community centers, or unemployment offices. I'm all in favor of these services, but I want them done by the proper government agencies and not by libraries. If we're going to continue to blur the lines of responsibility, then we should combine public libraries, public schools, community centers, and unemployment offices into one massive government agency.