I was happy to read the Chicago Public Library Director's response to a story about whether libraries were a waste of tax money. Someone may conclude that libraries are indeed a waste of tax money, but the story seemed to leave out the pertinent facts. The CPL Director responded and her letter is attached.
Part of the response mentioned how people turn to the library as their free resource for books, information, and entertainment in multiple formats: print, online, and in-person. I think librarians need to remind our communities that the "in-person" format (talking to a librarian) is one of the best resources available. No matter how big and pervasive Google becomes (for example), a conversation with a librarian is something that can add a great deal of value.
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