MELSA doesn't really run any libraries - they are a consortium of libraries. The consortium allows the libraries to collectively purchase items, streamline collaboration, and share resources and professional development. That's not to say that combining library systems is a good or a bad thing.
Due to budget constraints the libraries are already open very non-standard hours. It would be nice to find a way for the libraries to be open longer and/or more days of the week. Also it would be nice to create some standards for service. As a St Paul resident I have only had remote access to library databases for a year (maybe a little longer) - while Minneapolis residents have had access for a few years. And while I'm making my wishlist - I want to make sure that none of the library buildings close. Popele without computers in their home need access to computers at the library to do homework, find jobs, communicate via eamil. Would merging the library systems help or hinder the granting of this wishlist? Ann -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Steven Clift Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 10:07 PM To: Eva Young Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TCMetro] Re: [Mpls] Saving Costs: My Journey Outside The Box What about a Metro-wide library agency? I guess we have MELSA <http://www.melsa.org/>. What would be the pro/cons for a shared administration of all regional libraries? Steven Clift Minneapolis _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day. _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
