Thriving, not surviving Available to Purchase

A couple of years ago the library press was constantly filled with depressing news of library closures, funding cutbacks, staff lay‐offs, and wage concessions. In the last year, though, the news has been more upbeat and hopeful. Several major recent news items make me think that the worst may be behind us and the future for libraries can be as bright as we have the brains and the guts to make it.