Libraries struggle to reach entire Champaign-Urbana community
Historically, library usage is highest during economic downturns, when people go to libraries for employment and educational training.
Historically, library usage is highest during economic downturns, when people go to libraries for employment and educational training.
“I think our patrons are pretty used to how the system works,” said Kelly Strom, collection manager at the Champaign Public Library. “If they don’t want to wait on a holds list, then they can get a rental book if it’s available for that particular title. Otherwise, they seem to go pretty quickly because we buy so many copies.”