With the downturn in the economy, most public and academic libraries once again face budget cuts. Our experience with fiscal cycles shows that it takes several years before budgets get restored. In the interim, much ground can be lost in terms of people served, collections developed, facilities built, and personnel hired. We have to make these cuts intelligently because we need viable libraries. Additionally, we must position our libraries for the future when budgets will get better. This takes skill and forethought. Here are some tips to remember when managing a cutback.
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