AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM ALA WASHINGTON:

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.

PLEASE GO THE THE ALA LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER AT http://capwiz.com/ala/home TO ACCESS YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS' INFORMATION.

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS MUST RECEIVE YOUR CALL TODAY; BOTH SENATORS MUST RECEIVE YOUR CALL TOMORROW!

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