FGCU cuts - and Philly Library Shut

FGCU cuts spending in order to come in under budget
Naples Daily News
By LESLIE WILLIAMS LEE COUNTY — Budget directors braced for stormy financial seas at FloridaGulf Coast University are reporting smooth sailing so far early ...

In Philadelphia:

All Free Library of Philadelphia Branch, Regional and Central Libraries Closed Effective Close of Business October 2, 2009

All Free Library of Philadelphia Customers,

We deeply regret to inform you that without the necessary budgetary legislation by the State Legislature in Harrisburg, the City of Philadelphia will not have the funds to operate our neighborhood branch libraries, regional libraries, or the Parkway Central Library after October 2, 2009. More...

County Library System Could Go To Outside Contractor

In response to a question from a citien, it was revealed that Sarasota County is considering contracting the management of the library system to an outside contractor as a means of dealing with budget shortfalls. The hours may also be reduced from 132 hours a week to 122 hours, said Sarabeth Kalijian, general manager of the County Library system.

County Administrator Jim Ley said the County will always own its libraries, but an outside contractor might provide the best services for the best prices, he added.