LSSI

http://www.ktvz.com/Global/story.asp?S=7281603

I am not sure how I feel about for-profit businesses jumping in to run a library. The whole notion of the "bottom line" puts me on edge. I know not all businesses are 'evil' but, from watching THE CORPORATION and working where I work, I have a skewed view of greedy SOBs.

From looking at their site I can see how mixing NPO with FPO can result in positive improvements. There was a quote from the ALA on the site:

"….the evidence supports the conclusion that outsourcing has been an effective managerial tool, and when used carefully and judiciously it has resulted in enhanced library services and improved library management."

Like any plan, outsourcing has the potential to be both positive or negative...it is all in how it is managed and implemented.