Library losses shameful

Sun., June 19, 2011

To the Mead Schools’ administrators and school board:

Shame on you! When my children attended your district, it was considered one of the best in the state. Now you plan to eliminate all library positions. You will set your district back 50 years!

Librarians do more than check out books and read stories. They select, order and process all library materials, teach research skills, help teachers secure resource materials and help prepare students for the skills they need to succeed in college. At the very least you could retain one at senior high, one at junior high and two at elementary to protect your investment in children and books.

Ardell Fink Easterday

Hayden, Idaho

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