Yes and it has been bothering me since before I went to library school.  There seems to be an inherent anti-library bias on the part of school boards and local politicians.  My guess is that they don't see librarians as any kind of teacher; they are enamored of any technology they can get (as eliminating more of those pesky people who want pay increases, etc.); and possibly see little value to any kind of library.   I agree it bothers me, too.

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From: Greg Zervas <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:51:41 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: Chicago Tribune story on the status of libraries in Chicago Public Schools

While reading the article, I came across one quote which I found ironic:

"A lack of money and space and the competing need for new technology mean
libraries are often left out of school plans even as students in Chicago
Public Schools struggle to meet national standards in reading."
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Does this bother anyone else, or am I alone in my opinion?


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