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COVID-19 budget cuts impact UO librarians


Story about COVID-19 budget cuts impact on the UO Libraries covered by the University of Oregon Daily Emerald.

"According to the UO Librarians United website, 58% of the total affected career faculty and 76% of the affected librarians are women.

'That’s really concerning, given that women form the majority of lower paid, less secure jobs,' Thornhill said. 'It’s just really disheartening to see how these cuts are affecting a group of people who are already at an economic and social disadvantage.'"