You know it's bad news when the FAQs start with:
"The budget for the state of Illinois is in a shambles."
I came upon it fresh from an article on Library Journal with the ominous title:
LJ's 2009 Placements & Salaries Survey Shows Tough Library Job Market
Anyway, back to the Illinois site. The FAQ continues:
Regional library systems received a 16.5% cut resulting in layoffs and cessation of some library support services.
They've got a badge (which you can download here) as well as a Facebook Page.
If you're in Illinois, you can use their 'Take Action' page to contact your state legislator.
