Libraries today are about much more than lending books. We talk with Maine library leaders about the rapidly expanding role of libraries, especially with demand for digital services and access to technology. And we learn about the challenges librarians face in these changing times, from being more inclusive to navigating political controversies to making the most of limited budgets.
Panelists:
Lori A. Fisher, State Librarian, Maine State Library
Nancy Crowell, Scarborough Public Library Director
VIP callers:
Ben Treat, Director of the Bangor Public Library
Jon Knepp, Director of Library Services at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft
Resources:
The Ruling That Threatens the Future of Libraries - The Atlantic
How Librarians Can Save The World : NPR
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: Maine State Library
Upcoming Library Events | Scarborough Public Library (scarboroughlibrary.org)
