Ben Zenitsky is the Media Specialist at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). It's not opinion, but fact that Ohio has some of the best library systems in terms of funding - due to a unique structure. Ben shares more on how libraries embed themselves in their communities, the role the library plays in helping with declining literacy rates, and more.
Timestamps:
0:00: Ben's Intro
1:18: How Ohio libraries are unique in their funding
3:30: What libraries are impacted the most by funding cuts?
4:44: How could funding cuts impact CML?
5:50: House Bill 96
7:16: New CEO at CML
8:03: New projects at CML
11:03: What does “a library of the 21st century” mean?
14:08: How are branches designed for each community?
15:37: Culture Passes
17:29: Eliminating overdue fines
18:46: Declining literacy rates
22:05: Message to someone who doesn’t understand the impact of library funding
23:31: Exciting things happening this year
26:19: Concerns and excitement looking to the future
27:56: closing thoughts
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