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April 15, 2010
Preserve library funding
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By Letters to the Editor/The Star-Ledger
April 15, 2010, 5:50AM
Preserve library funding
I’d like to voice my strong opposition to Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed cuts in library funding that would reduce state aid by about 75 percent. It could result in the reduction, if not the elimination of many important library services, including interlibrary loans and free internet service, on which many people depend.
Take my own situation. I use the computers at my local library for the internet because I cannot afford to pay the monthly service fees. This very letter was written on the computer at my public library. While using the computer at my library is not essential, it is important.
These suggested cuts are unacceptable. They are a prime example of being penny-wise but dollar-foolish. I understand that cuts are necessary in these hard economic times, but 75 percent is unreasonable.
Municipal public libraries are a vital service of our towns and should not be shortchanged in funding.
Michael S. Smith, Berkeley Heights
Posted by tumulty at April 15, 2010 12:26 PM
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