EPA Won't Close More Libraries Without Consultation
From Library Journal:
The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to close five of 26 agency libraries has prompted steady criticism from the American Library Association (ALA) and others, and that criticism has paid off: the agency won't close more libraries without further consultation. "We have re-engaged," a conciliatory, contrite Mike Flynn, of the EPA's Office of Environmental Information, said Saturday at an update session sponsored by the ALA Washington Office at the Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. He said the EPA had been ineffective in communicating its plans to rely more on electronic documents. "As we move forward, EPA is in the process of analyzing and seeking stakeholder input. We're planning on taking the current plan and revising it," he said. "We're not on a road to close all our physical libraries. We're looking for the right mix."