Michael Hohmann wrote:
Looking back to the time of the MPL referendum ($110 million for
construction of a new downtown central library and $30 million for capital
improvements at neighborhood libraries), MPL Board members and the former
Library Director were aware of the fact there would be a shor
e fully applied for a couple
more years, and will then continue for a couple of decades.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob
GUSTAFSON
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 3:13 PM
To: mpls
Subject: [Mpls] Killing the Libraries Slowly
*[MH- referen
Victoria Heller wrote:
Another point to remember is that Hennepin County has a wonderful
library system. If memory serves, the U of M has (among other
publicly funded universities) quite a collection of material. How
many separate government entities do we need to accomplish the
objective? Re
[Becker] First off, many people can't afford a computer. Related to
that is that many people could possibly afford a computer but simply
don't have the technical expertise to run the computers that they
have. My father has a computer and he can get into and out of e-mail
and Word but beyond that,
Lesson one: never post quickly on a Saturday when you would rather be
outside!
In my response to Carol stating that Sharon had projected an amount each
year for the libraries I threw in the line:
Sharon cut the libraries capital budget drastically, more drastically
than RT's cut for 2006
Carol Becker wrote:
"In looking back at my budget books, Sharon had projected
an amount each year for libraries in the five year capital improvement
program. It varied a bit from year to year depending on the
projects. She never said that no money should spent on libraries as R.T.
has d
And, libraries provide generally FREE MEETING ROOMS for community events.
--David Shove
Roseville
On Sat, 1 Nov 2003, Becker wrote:
> Victoria Heller wrote:
>
> > I think it's because books, music, video are becoming virtually free,
> > available anytime, anywhere -- thanks to cutting edge tec
Victoria Heller wrote:
> I think it's because books, music, video are becoming virtually free,
> available anytime, anywhere -- thanks to cutting edge technology. You
> can print a hardcopy book in your living room now. The libraries of
> the future will provide access terminals and the best pri
Carol Becker inquires:
"I would love to hear anyone else's theory as to why R.T. doesn't
think libraries should be maintained."
Vicky's opinion:
I think it's because books, music, video are becoming virtually free,
available anytime, anywhere -- thanks to cutting edge technology. You
can print
