[Scla-list] FW: [alacro-l] Librarian Jobs

[Curtis Rogers]

The Jobs for Main Street Bill is coming to the House floor today....so
can you get the word out and call your Congressman today and both
Senators tomorrow to get librarian jobs included in the Main Street Jobs
Bill.

 

Attached is the proposal and some background information.

 

Go to the Legislative Action Center to access your representatives
directly http://capwiz.com/ala/home/

 

 

These are the talking points:

 

Libraries and librarians are at the forefront of helping the unemployed
obtain needed job skills and look for work.  Since libraries are the
only source of no-fee Internet access for 71 percent of Americans,
libraries are becoming the center of job searches for the unemployed.
Since many job applications are now submitted online, a lack of Internet
access could mean a lack of opportunity to apply for jobs.

 

Unfortunately, these services are being threatened as librarians are
losing their jobs due to state and local budget shortfalls. Without
staff, libraries are often forced to reduce hours or even close, which
limits the ability of the unemployed to access resources at the times
they need it most.  

 

Please include $650 million for libraries that the American Library
Association has proposed in the Jobs for Main Street Act.  The
additional funds would enable libraries to restore jobs and hire new
staff, which would lead to increased hours and resources for the public.
The public would then be able to use the free Internet access to look
for jobs, take advantage of library classes to develop job skills, use
the small business resources to build business plans, and much more.  

 

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