<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[A Life in Libraries]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://cherylbecker.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[cbecker53]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://cherylbecker.wordpress.com/author/cbecker53/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Why Support Your Local&nbsp;Library?]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>A wonderful site called <a title="StateStats" href="http://www.statestats.org/" target="_blank">StateStats</a> has created an amazing <a title="Support Your Local Library" href="http://www.statestats.org/support-your-local-library/" target="_blank">infographic.</a>  Statistics illustrated include:</p>
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<li>unemployment rates</li>
<li>libraries providing internet access</li>
<li>libraries providing help for students</li>
<li>decreasing library budgets</li>
<li>advantages of free library services</li>
<li>and MORE!!</li>
</ul>
<p>Do check it out.</p>
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