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143,518 US public library workers are keeping their communities informed, connected and engaged – but their jobs may be at risk

  • Written by Rachel D. Williams, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, Simmons University
143,518 US public library workers are keeping their communities informed, connected and engaged – but their jobs may be at riskNikki Luman works part-time for a public library in Sycamore, Ohio. AP Photo/Tony Dejak143,518 US public library workers are keeping their communities informed, connected and engaged – but their jobs may be at riskCC BY-ND

America’s public library workers have adjusted and expanded their services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to initiating curbside pickup options, they’re doing many things to support their local communities, such as extending...

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