Western Illinois University is eliminating all nine library faculty positions as part of a $22 million budget reduction strategy, raising significant concerns about future library services.
Leo Lo, president of ACRL, stated that librarians support faculty and assist first-generation college students, warning that the absence of library staff could hurt student retention.
WIU stated it will maintain adequate library coverage post-layoffs, while the university faces pressure to adapt to a challenging financial reality affecting staff and faculty.
Interim president Kristi Mindrup emphasized the need for the university to find financial stability and reshape itself to effectively serve its current student population.
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