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To learn more about the key issues facing America’s libraries and librarians and to talk to an ALA spokesperson, please contact Macey Morales, Manager of Media Relations, at 312-280-4393, or mmorales@ala.org .

To discuss issues that relate to ALA’s Washington DC office, please contact jterry@alawash.org, Press Officer, 202-628-8410 ext. 8208

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CBS News

In recession, libraries are booming. View story

Libraries Stand Ready to Serve in Tough Economic Times


ALA President Jim Rettig's op-ed in The Huffington Post

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CBS Evening News

Katie Couric's Notebook: Libraries


Americans are saving money, and keeping the looming recession at bay, by going to their local libraries to rent books, CD's, and DVD's.

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NBC Nightly News


Libraries offer relief from hard times - click to watch

The Wall Street Journal


Folks Are Flocking to the Library, a Cozy Place to Look for a Job. Click to read article

Library Funding @ your library


News and information regarding library funding from the ALA Public Information Office and the Campaign for America's Libraries

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ALA Press Center


News and information for the media

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Libraries and the Economy Press Kit


Information for the media on the role of libraries in tough economic times

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