[Publib] private funding for public libraries

[Judy A]

My big concern would be the private company/corporation dictating what 
materials the library can have. For example, if a library had a book that 
was anti-Starbucks, would they ask that it be removed? They could use the 
threat of pulling out if the library doesn't comply. Then you instantly lose 
that money.

There's also the sense of the public that the library is supporting that 
organization by letting it have the contract. Was the Starbucks put out to 
bid? And some folks would be concerned about a corporation being involved 
rather than a local business having the contract.

I'm just suggesting objections a community might have to such an 
arrangement.

Judy Anderson
Oregon
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>From: jess macleod <overduebks at yahoo.com>
>
>
>I have been doing some research regarding the funding situation for public 
>libraries. The government tax dollars are decreasing, leaving the public 
>library with little to no option. I read that Ferguson Library in CT leases 
>space to Starbucks for $45,000/yr. Is anyone looking at alternative funding 
>sources, or does anyone have any objections to the possibility of private 
>funds?
>
>   Jessica MacLeod
>   Secretary to the LBOT
>   Floral Park Public Library
>   Floral Park, NY
>
>

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