[Publib] "Libraries are essential to economic development" ...an article of faith?

[Jeff Scott]

This one just came out from the Urban Libraries Council, January 2007.


http://www.urbanlibraries.org/files/making_cities_stronger.pdf 

"Public libraries build a community’s capacity for
economic activity and resiliency. Many families and
caregivers rely on the library to provide important preschool
reading and learning. Many people entering the
workforce rely on libraries to get them online. Local
businesses are increasingly tapping into the library’s
online databases to keep themselves competitive and to
find synergistic new business opportunities. Library
facilities often anchor downtown and commercial
developments, and are attractive neighborhood
amenities."



            



Jeff Scott
Library Manager
Casa Grande Public Library
449 N. Dry Lake
Casa Grande, AZ, 85222
(520) 421-8710 ext. 5110
jscott at ci.casa-grande.az.us
http://www.ci.casa-grande.az.us

>>> "Epling, Jimmie   (KDLA)" <Jimmie.Epling at ky.gov> 1/30/2007 10:58 AM >>>
Does anyone have a citation for an economic development
study(s) that states a library is an essential service?  This is the
second time I have read an editorial recently stating this.  While I
hold this to be true, some may believe it to be an "article of faith",
and it would be good to have on file such sources to quote when needed. 

 

            Jimmie

 

Jimmie Epling, Regional Library Consultant

FIVCO/Big Sandy Regional Office

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

P.O. Box 370, 122 South Main Cross St.

Louisa, KY 41230-0370

V: 606.638.4797  F: 606.638.0586

jimmie.epling at ky.gov