http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/tags/jobs/evpl/default.aspxTags: jobs, evplenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/2009/06/12/libraries-lend-a-hand-in-tough-times.aspxFri, 12 Jun 2009 15:01:00 GMT9a7b961d-7882-4302-b701-732ca0e566f2:1590Bufkinite@evpl1http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=1590http://evpl.org/community/blogs/research/archive/2009/06/12/libraries-lend-a-hand-in-tough-times.aspx#comments<p>This morning the <a target="_blank" href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31237988#31237988">Today Show ran a segment</a> on the important role libraries play during economic recessions. &nbsp;The current economic downturn is no exception, as the clip discusses.</p> <p>Here at EVPL we have responded to the recession in many ways. &nbsp;For one thing, we have hosted and <a target="_self" href="http://www.evpl.org/events/search/event.aspx?id=18759">are hosting workshops on finding employment.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;For another we make workstations available at Central Library&#39;s Tech Center on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. just for people needing to file their weekly unemployment claims.</p> <p>What do YOU think the library could or should do to help Evansville residents during these hard times?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://evpl.org/community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1590" width="1" height="1">librariesevpljobsemploymenteconomyunemployment