Monday, June 22, 2009
Should the Three NYC Library Systems Be Merged?
Last week the Mayor and City Council reached an agreement to restore library funding so that NYC libraries can continue to provide 6-day library service. In the midst of the budget crisis and petition signing, WNYC did a piece titled "One Library System Instead of Three: A Radical Cost-Cutting Solution?". I've heard the merger idea suggested before. What do you think? Should the three NYC library systems be merged?
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I like the idea of a shared catalog. A merged system, I'm not so sure. I think the independent systems each have strengths that might not carry over to a merged system. And, I don't think a behemoth would offer that much cost-cutting.
ReplyDeleteDefinetly with you on the idea of a shared catalog. Can't tell you how many times I have to search the other catalogs, so I end up using worldcat. Good point - there might not be much cost-cutting with a merged system. Also, I would imagine there might be possibly less flexibility to try out new projects and initiatives, given the size of the merged system. I like the idea of one library account/card for all three systems.
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