Major Cuts Planned at Canada’s National Science Library Draw Protest

CISTI's budget could be cut up to 70%, a combination of a 50% cut across the board and a 20% cut that will force particular services to be operated on a cost-recovery basis. CISTI has already cut all print journal subscriptions, retaining only those that are available online. It's a sad sad state. Read the full report: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6649848.html?nid=2673&source=title&rid=1206325913

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