"We have no money", so lets spend $22,600 for a router

Would you spend $22,600 for a router??

This is exactly what happens when people allocate money for a "purpose" without understanding the true needs.  Here we are, delivering a truly needed value to libraries with the critical technology to keep the operations flowing, fighting to save every penny, while some bureaucrats decide where the real money flows.

Read on, how some libraries in Virginia spend over $22,600 for routers in this economy ??!!@@??## 

Hey, we at LAT don't MAKE the rules.......

.......we just help libraries adjust to them through better technology!

This from the land of mustard based barbeque and above average flour:
"Steve Moore spends his spare time skimming the stacks looking for a good read at the library. But books aren't the only thing he looks for, now its DVDs."

So, how best to serve patrons? One guess.

Tight Economy = Increased Library Use

Hey, have you even bought a book lately? They're like 20-25 bucks or somethin'!! 5 books....100 bucks! That's like 4 cases of imported beers!!




"In an effort to stay entertained and informed without breaking the family budget, Americans are taking advantage of the best deal in town.Everything at the library, books, CDs, even video game sessions, is free."


"If library users feel that the local venue is busier than usual, Library Director Toni Kaus says it is not their imagination."

What could possibly be the best way to deal with increased patronage and staff cuts?