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What if I told you that research has proven Return-on-Investment (ROI) for your local library is around $5 (but could be up to $9), for every dollar spent. It’s true: for every dollar that communities invest in library services, they get five back! https://action.everylibrary.org/the_return_on_investment_from_your_public_library_is_unbelievable
#Library #Libraries #Community #ROI #ReturnOnInvestment #Investments

The library isn’t just for books; patrons can take advantage of resources such as digital magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks that can be accessed from almost anywhere. Here are five ways your library can help make summer more enjoyable and productive: https://action.everylibrary.org/meet_your_goals_this_summer_with_help_from_your_local_library
#Library #Libraries #Resources #Services #Summer #SummerGoals #Goals #Assistance

Federal funding for libraries secures America's cultural history. Trump's proposed budget eliminates it. Take action at SaveIMLS.org

Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, libraries, and nature are all facilitators of slowly and deliberately comprehending the world around you. In a society that shrieks “next!”, libraries envelop you in time to think. https://action.everylibrary.org/what_mr_roger_s_neighborhood_and_libraries_have_in_common
#Library #Libraries #Nature #Comprehend #MrRogersNeighborhood #Think #Neighbor #CommonThemes

Do you have any fun and exciting plans this year? How many include the library? Surprisingly, there may be more opportunities than you think! Here are nine reasons to work at the library while on vacation, even if you’d rather be poolside: https://action.everylibrary.org/9_great_reasons_to_office_at_the_library_while_on_vacation_even_when_you_don_t_want_to
#Library #Libraries #Plans #Resources #Opportunities #Vacation #Summer

Whether they're doing storytime, teaching classes, or discovering new books to add to their collections, librarians always work overtime. In short, librarians rock. Here is just a handful of reasons how and why: https://action.everylibrary.org/eleven_reasons_why_librarians_rock
#Library #Libraries #Librarians #Services #AllPartOfTheJob #Helpful #WhyLibrariansRock

Trump's proposed budget guts the only federal funding source for libraries.

Take action at SaveIMLS.org

Libraries have innovative resources, such as 3D printers and tablets, which can be leveraged during the product development cycle. Many of the resources you need can be accessed remotely. Here's a guide to achieving a successful remote situation: https://action.everylibrary.org/libraries_an_extension_of_your_start_up
#Library #Libraries #Resources #Services #StartUps #Entrepreneur #Business #Remote

Virtual Reality, or VR for short, is nearly everywhere. One of the best places to learn about VR and similar technologies is the library, where introducing new offerings to the community is becoming as popular as summer reading and storytime. https://action.everylibrary.org/ready_card_holder_one
#Library #Libraries #Resources #Services #VR #Informing

His attacks on libraries continue as his latest budget proposal eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

But you can fight back at SaveIMLS.org