Slashed Budgets Mean Libraries Need Digital Lending More than Ever

Public libraries have been teetering on the brink of extinction for years, a fact that doesn't seem likely to improve in the near future given the economic situations that lead local governments to take aim at the libraries as a primary target. And despite data that shows 91% survey respondents believe libraries are vital to the overall health and growth of a community, they continue to come under fire.

With news this morning that UK libraries are also feeling the pinch, the situation is taking on a global crisis level of concern.