Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:And finally main view of Library: no notice board even! | |
Posted by: | Hazel Dakers | |
Date/Time: | 19/01/11 23:32:00 |
Yes there's a different culture of giving in quite a big way in the US. Here we think we're paying for our public libraries in our local taxes and even have legislation to confirm it. Our legislation requires all main library services to be free at the point of use. I was watching a piece on the TV news today which was about Buckinghamshire where a number of public libraries are now being run by volunteers and it was pointed out that it was a very middle class area with large numbers of recently retired "professionals" with time on their hands who are willing and able to do it. Interesting to hear of your experience. |