hen81
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I am an author and had thought of the effect that the economy had on book sales. There is another area being affected, public libraries. Many cities are in a budget hole and everything is on the table. This story about Philadelphia and Jacksonville, Fl. are perfect examples:
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6618854.html
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-onli...303463404.shtml
Both of these libraries have my books as part of their collection and continued downsizing in public library budgets will hit less well known authors the most. I know many are being introduced to my work through libraries even if the book is not in their local bookstore. Libraries are a significant factor in introducing readers to new authors and their impact is illustrated below.
http://tinyurl.com/ClevelandCollection
http://tinyurl.com/JacksonvilleCollection
Who else out there has heard of cutbacks hitting libraries? If libraries become expendable, it would be a great setback for authors, book lovers and the communities served.
http://DTPollard.com
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12-24-2008 01:33 AM
