OUEDRAOGO B FREDERICK
Daily Egyptian
May 26, 2010


Shawnee library system prepares for big changes and even bigger cuts

Short summary
In her article, the author talks about the challenge that libraries in Illinois are facing now. In fact, the national system that used to help some libraries get better services in terms of book storage management will no longer exist resulting from the decrease in the government financial support. Many libraries will definitely lose their online book supports, which will negatively affect some of them and even push others to simply give up their activities. This situation has already created damage and will be exacerbated if something is not done to resolve it.

Issues that you can find
Can an end in the online book support negatively affect the educational system in Illinois?
Isn't the online book catalogue a threat for many libraries?
Giving up the online book service is not creating a favorable zone for unemployment?
Can libraries offer great quality of services without the online book system?

Your opinion (2-5 sentences)
This is a little decision that can create harmful effects in the long term run. The educational sector is as susceptible as any other sector traditionally judged fragile such as public health, army, and environment. Any negative variations or mismanagement of education or any other related area may lead to undesirable consequences. Since the education sector plays an important role in the economical and social development of any country, it will be a disaster if it goes wrong. What the state authorities should do is to accompany the libraries at a certain level and try to get them to progressively pay for the services they receive rather than surprisingly cutting it down.