Kasich touts libraries as way to help with online training,but cuts library funding
"When Gov. John Kasich rolled out his new two-year state budget last week, he talked about leveraging the strength of Ohio's public libraries, turning them into "continuous learning centers."
Kasich's budget also cuts the state public library fund by nearly $7 million next year.
Ohio's public library system has long been one of the state's bright spots. The state spends more than most on its libraries, and a study last year by the Ohio Library Council found that Ohioans average 7.5 library visits per year, the highest per-capita rate in the country and 51 percent above the national average.
As part of his efforts to improve the quality of Ohio's workforce, Kasich wants to get more use out of online job training and education. He's sees libraries as a key piece of that plan.
"These libraries are critical. Everybody loves the library," he said. "These things can be a hub where people who don't have the resources can go and begin to develop some skills.""
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