WREX.com – Rockford’s News LeaderAnnual library conference to be held in Chicago
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Associated Press - July 9, 2009 4:14 AM ET
CHICAGO (AP) - Thousands of librarians are expected to gather in Chicago starting this week for the American Library Association's annual conference.
ALA officials say the conference comes at a time when library use nationwide has soared. But that jump in usage also comes as many public libraries face budget cuts.
Data compiled by the association show 41% of U.S. states reported declining state funding for public libraries in the 2009 fiscal year.
Other issues to be discussed at the conference include technology, literacy and issues school libraries face.
The conference starts Thursday and ends next week.
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