Tough economic times for US libraries
Elisa F. Topper
(Library Consultant, Northbrook, Illinois, USA)
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact that the recession has had on US libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is an overview of the literature.
Findings
The recession has had an impact not only on libraries but also related fields such as publishing.
Originality/value
The paper makes libraries aware that planning is essential in order to survive in the recession.
Keywords
Citation
Topper, E.F. (2009), "Tough economic times for US libraries", New Library World, Vol. 110 No. 5/6, pp. 291-293. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800910954307
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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