If we are going to discuss the issue of library costs and benefits, then let's do that.
I ran the first toy lending library in Minnesota, created the cataloging system, bought the toys, kept track of them (a loathsome chore). I've worked in both public libraries and university libraries.
I've spent the last ten or so years working with my neighborhood and MPL to produce a better community library and have succeeded beyond my wildest expectations.
I've been successful because I listened to the needs of the library and of the patrons. And because I listened, watched, read, and paid attention, I actually do know a few things.
My items of paranoia, such as they are, are not around libraries and are none of your business. Don't even go there.
WizardMarks, Central
Jim Mork wrote:
Wizard:"In my mind, the covetous looks at the Library referendum money by the city council and the mayor set off red flags.
Question to whoever out there has the answer: can Pelli sue us if we stop now?
Or, can we change to a less extravagant plan that fulfills our needs to house the library we already have?
We cannot keep big pieces of the collection in untouchable storage past 2006. Even in my paltry use of the research function of MPL I've been frustrated several times by "Not Available till 2006" attached to a book's entry in the catalog. This decision could destroy the integrity of MPL as a library system. I'm not willing to make that kind of sacrifice to the almighty dollar, even when it's my dollar.
It's hardly a straw man."
Sorry, Wizard, but you sound like YOU are the one panicking.
These threats you see out there are pure paranoia.
Who's Pelli going to sue, the LIBRARY BOARD? What lawyer would take the case?
And if such a thing happens, then by golly, we need to change the charter of all these various entities to require a limitation on their ability to sign, on our behalf, contracts that can get US sued!
I'm sick of seeing lawsuits against the police and the city council that are really against US even though we NEVER get a say in the letting of these contracts!!!
-------------- Jim Mork--Cooper
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