By the People: Dramatic Ups and Downs at the Polls Mean Harder Work to Garner Support

Autor/in	Gold, Anne Marie
Titel	By the People: Dramatic Ups and Downs at the Polls Mean Harder Work to Garner Support
Quelle	In: Library Journal, 131 (2006) 5, S.40 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0363-0277
Schlagwörter	Public Libraries; Library Administration; Voting; Bond Issues; Financial Support; Elections; Community Support + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Public library; Stadtbücherei; Öffentliche Bibliothek; Abstimmung; Finanzielle Förderung; Election; Wahl
Abstract	Despite a number of savvy strategies, it was a tough year at the polls for libraries. Both building and operating referenda had the lowest passage rates this decade, with only 52% of capital referenda and 57% of operating referenda finding success. In fact, in the 18 years since Library Journal has been tracking these votes, 2005 had the lowest passing percentage for both types of ballots. There was no single dramatic indicator for the change in fortunes for America's libraries, rather just a slowing down of voter appreciation for these institutions and the willingness to fund them. This article presents stories of the losses and the wins that may spell new trends for libraries seeking voter support. (Contains 5 tables.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10