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Some Libraries Have To Begging By Neda Ulaby Summary

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In Neda Ulaby’s article “For You To Borrow, Some Libraries Have To Go Begging” various literary techniques are used to support her thesis. In this article Ulaby, discusses the issues with libraries obtaining funding. She mentions how some libraries have the benefit of having local and state funding, while other libraries, like in Vermont, have to support themselves on their own. Despite some of the differences with in various states for funding of libraries, libraries all across the country are facing a decline in funding. Despite this decline in funds and potential closings and lack of resources of some libraries a significant percent of Americans have to rely on libraries for things like internet access. This demonstrates one of the needs for libraries and attempts to bring attention to the funding …show more content…

In this article she uses a quote from a volunteer at a library in Vermont, to describe the current state of funding for the library she works at which is very similar to all the libraries in Vermont. She also uses a quote from librarian in a different within in the state to confirm what the first states. A quote form a librarian in Kansas, describes their library as looking good statistics wise in relation to funding. This person is also quoted on their description of some of the benefits this library has for the public. A quote from an employee at library in Texas demonstrates the loss of programs as a result of budget cuts. In this quote is it mentioned how a 50 year running summer reading program was forced to close down, affecting approximatly half a million children. Overall, these various quotes gives us an inside perspective of the problem from employees and volunteers at various libraries. This shows readers that the statistics and number associated with budget cuts results in the people of the state and communities are the ones who suffer most. Particularly those of lower social economic

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