Libraries connect the unconnected

Over at BurlingtonFreePress.com Irwin Gelber
does a nice job Of Explaining just what libraries can be.

This important tool is not a luxury. It provides a vital connection to the world for our citizens as well as for those who visit the state. But, it has created new demands on limited library resources and antiquated library facilities. Further, it has redefined the boundaries of library services, both for the providers and the users… The avenues traveled today, however, have more traffic than ever before. Staying on the road is not always easy — or possible — without greater investment.