Libraries in tough times: we make it into the Wall St. Journal!

A article in the Wall Street Journal about increased use of libraries during the economic crisis includes us! Noting our worn carpet, the article includes comments by Library Director Suzanne Tate about our busy Internet computers, as well as a picture snapped by MIS Specialist Ian Fletcher. We just want to know how they found out about the carpet!

Analysis of some recent statistics shows that door counts at the Asheboro library from July to Dember increased by 24 percent compared to the same period last year (in September and October, the increases were closer to 50 percent compared to those months in 2007). The number of books checked out in December jumped 20 percent compared to December 2007, and the number of holds placed on material shot up by more than 50 percent.

Clearly, the library business is booming!