A new headquarters is needed, most branch libraries need rebuilding, the books need replacing and computers and systems are seriously lacking…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the District of Columbia Library System.
Here’s an analysis from the Washington Post, and access to the report of the Mayor’s Task Force on rehabilitating the system is at the library’s website.
Update: 01/19 15:45 GMT by B :Further investigation reveals that there is a grass-roots group that has gotten together, inspired by Ralph Nader, to assist with the rehabilitation of DC Libraries, both in terms of recruiting volunteers and collecting donations…here’s their website .
Editorial comment from the author: As a native Washingtonian and hometown girl from the District, I’ve continually seen how the people of our nation’s capital (primarily African-American) are slighted. The fact that DC is essentially a territory, without significant representation or self-government makes it a step-child to the fifty states. Convenient as it may be for the home of our national government, DC and it’s library system should be a shining example of a superior system and a welcoming beacon for the people of the city.
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