Washington, DC-Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Chief Librarian for the DC Public Libraries (DCPL), Ginnie Cooper, announced today that funding has been identified to maintain library branch hours for Fiscal Year 2009.
“Public libraries serve as a resource, gathering place and anchor in our communities,” said Fenty. “Residents can rest assured that they […]
At the Board of Library Trustees meeting Wednesday night, July 23, 2008, Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper presented a grim picture of the FY2009 Library Budget and staffing plan. While the Library Budget will go up slightly (by $16,000), that budget includes $5.6 million in earmarked enhancements and the elimination of 74 library positions. This […]
Books and Other Library Resources at DCPL- now and in the future
Books are critical to fulfilling the library’s mission. It is what people expect.
Now: Branch library collections are crowded and uneven in quality and content. Why?
Money: DCPL has not had the funds for books needed by District of Columbia residents. Staff has […]