Reply #157: Our library's usage stats have been climbing steadily for the last couple years.

[tanyev]

Meanwhile, they've been very reluctant to fill positions left vacant, so our staff system wide is down about 20%. All five of our branches have lots of computers which are in constant use from the moment we open to the moment we close. They are considering implementing a 2 hour time limit for computer use. DVDs and Books on CD fly off the shelves. We also provide downloadable books and access to many databases through our website.

We don't even use a rubber stamp to stamp the due date on a paper card anymore.