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Newsweek on Libraries

I've been to this Michigan library and they are awesome. Eva Gronowska, librarian at Southfield PL, has written an awesome "MY TURN" column on Newsweek's website called "Reading Into the Future"

"As a librarian, my world was always about books. But in this economy, I've evolved into a career counselor."

It's powerful, practical and hopeful. The last paragraph is awesome and emotional.

"The crumbling economy affects us all. I have had to work long hours and don't get to see much of my boyfriend or experience any kind of social life lately, but I am thankful to be in a position where I can help people overcome this struggle. The long days are made great when I help job seekers find work, talk to teens about college, meet new business owners, have a discussion about literature and watch senior citizens send their first e-mail to their grandchildren. These small victories and billions just like them are why librarians continue to fight the good fight. In Michigan, we haven't lost hope. As long as there are libraries here, there will always be hope."

Libraries, more necessary now than ever. Eva has done a great job of describing life on the front lines.

Stephen

Full post as published by Stephen's Lighthouse on April 10, 2009 (boomark / email).