Another example of how the public library provides valuable services to the community is The Child Support Commission. This agency sends single parents to the library to access their website via public use computers to file the necessary paperwork for child support. This website asks the patron a series of questions and then generates the “Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit” based on the answers. And finally, a very recent development is the placement of computers in young adult areas of public libraries for parents and teenagers to access information on Georgia driving laws and restrictions for new drivers. These computers are called Joshua computers for the law that governs teenage licensing with the same name.
In conclusion the political climate for public libraries is based on many things. They are public opinion, elected officials, library directors and staff involvement in the community, tax revenue, population, and the library’s ability to adjust to the growing needs of its patrons. Those persons interviewed strongly suggested that library employees be involved in community activities, social and civic clubs and keep abreast of local politics.
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