February 2009: News Stories on Proposed Library Cuts and Assisting the Unemployed

It Has Computers, Gives Advice and Is Free
The New York Times

Hard economic times a boon for libraries
CNN.com

In tough economic times, more people turning to libraries
Daily Freeman.com

Press Release on Libraries Helping Patrons Find Jobs

A new hot spot for job hunters -- the library
Newsday

LIBRARIES: In tough times, area branches report higher circulation figures
Tonawanda News

A new twist on old story: Economic downturn sends job seekers to library in search of help
Albany Times-Union

Folks Are Flocking to the Library, a Cozy Place to Look for a Job 
The Wall Street Journal