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Worcester Homeless Advocates Persist in Library LawsuitDespite Worcester (Mass.) Public Library’s decision to alter its circulation policy to accommodate residents living in homeless shelters, an advocacy group that filed a lawsuit against the library in July says further changes are needed. Jonathan Mannina, executive director of the Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, said the new policy was a “positive development” but not yet perfect.“We’re still trying to iron out some details that we hope will lead to a resolution of the case,” Mannina told the Associated Press October 4, although he refrained from citing specifics. A hearing is scheduled in federal court for October 27. “Some people continue to be concerned about the retrieval of nonreturned items,” said Head Librarian Penelope B. Johnson. “We’re going to be monitoring our losses and talking with agencies about encouraging them to help us if things aren’t being returned.” She added that the board of directors is considering some fundraising efforts to help replace any missing materials. Posted October 6, 2006. |
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