The citizens of Midland, Texas, are patiently waiting for the library board and staff to implement some of the changes recommended by the outside consultant. See Commissioners to assess library staff wants before replacing director.
If they can't agree, here's a way: privatization. (Idea via Carpe Diem.)
It works in other cities. Library Systems & Services, LLC is a company that manages libraries, and they've got a long list of communities in which they run the libraries. Most of them are in California, however three are in Texas: Leander, Red Oak and San Juan.
The company starts by cleaning house. Read a NYT article about it here to see what that means. Or to bypass the NYT, click here.
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