Library closings at the Environmental Protection Agency affect YOU
“Because there are fewer libraries and professional library staff, scientists and the public now have limited access to valuable, unique information,� Rettig said. “In an age of heightened public awareness about the environment, it seems ironic that the Administration would choose this time to limit access to years of research about the environment.�
Speaking to the House Committee on Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Mr. Rettig intends to address several of the developments of the past two years, specifically the loss of access to vitally import scientific and environmental government information, and also the necessity of the information specialist - the staff librarian - to ensure the most effective access to this information.
--Press Release from American Library Association(ALA).
The full article and more information can be found on ALA's website.