Show LIBRARY SERVICE A critical period confronts library service in the united states in the opinion of library leaders the iron county library declares more than half of the nation is deprived of access to free public libraries and existing libraries in roan cases are crippled for lack of financial support difficulties are increased by widespread resignations of library workers because of low salaries many large city libraries are now forced to give service with greatly depleted staffs and in numerous small towns libraries have been obliged to close their doors public library service will stand bearid still or go backward unless lz greater reater public support is forthcoming and unless librarians and friends of libraries fight for the profession american library association officials declare at a time when libraries are barely able to meet the routine demands made upon them the nation needs more library service than ever before ignorance and lack of understanding the present industrial and social unrest libraries are among the most potent forces for removing this dangerous condition the local library has received encouraging cou raging reports of progress from the american library association regarding the books for everybody movement which seeks to raise a fund for promoting library extension and development prominent men and women of the nation now realize the need for standing behind libraries |