OPINION: Coalition addressing the library needs of all

(Lafayette) Journal and Courier

Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:33 PM

By Nick Schenkel, For the Journal & Courier

Schenkel is director of the West Lafayette Public Library.

Indiana's public libraries are ranked among the best in the nation!

Let's make them stronger.

There has been much talk lately in the library community about the Kernan-Shepard report and its recommendation that public libraries be consolidated into countywide systems in order to streamline government and bring savings to local taxpayers.

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