Sadly, Despite Pause To VSC Digitization Plan, VSEA Librarian Positions Still Being Cut 

The news seemed great on the surface last Friday, after it was announced the plan to digitize the Vermont State Colleges’ campus libraries was being paused. But for VSEA’s VSC librarians, the news wasn’t so great. They were still being laid off, and once VSEA learned of the decision, the boxing gloves were back on. 

From a story in yesterday’s Times Argus about the decision:

VSEA Executive Director Steve Howard said he first learned about the possible continuation of layoffs after VSEA made an inquiry on the matter to general counsel over the weekend. He added that he and many VSEA members were not pleased to find out the layoffs would not be rescinded.

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