Individually, we are all probably feeling the effect of the current economic’ downturn and I know that I am.’ In addition, my library system had budget cuts this year both from local and state support.’ We are also facing furloughs in the upcoming fiscal year (begins July 1) as well as additional cuts.’ I wish that I could say that’ YALSA and ALA are immune to the economic troubles but they are not.’ ‘ However, both ALA and YALSA have been proactive in seeking new revenue funding streams as well as implementing cost savings.’ So what does this have to do with YALSA members?’ Read More →
