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Please check out SaveLibraries.org:

Save Libraries is a grassroots effort to compile information about libraries in need of our support. Save Libraries will aggregate information about current advocacy efforts, archive advocacy efforts, and provide links to resources for libraries facing cuts.

On her blog, Lori Reed explains further:

Our mission is to help raise awareness of the funding crisis libraries are facing. We will serve as an aggregator of news about library budget cuts, closings, and reductions, and compile links to “Save Library” campaigns.

Our slogan is, “When one library is in trouble, ALL libraries are in trouble.” There is a trend happening in this country and it’s one as a society that we should be appalled at. Our libraries represent the freedom and democracy that our country was founded on. Can you think of another place where all are welcome? No matter what your color, religion, or economic status the library is there with open doors.

The current reality is that many public libraries and library systems are facing dismal funding situations that are leading to drastic cuts in hours, staff, programs and services. SaveLibraries.org is a grassroots campaign to inform, educate and advocate for libraries. Well done and thank you to Lori Reed and Heather Braum for their efforts in creating this important site.