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MY TURN: The unseen costs: Patrons stand to lose if the Cooperative Information Network dissolves

by THERESA BIRKETT/Guest Opinion
| July 12, 2025 1:00 AM

I write today with deep concern about the impending loss of access to the Cooperative Information Network (CIN), an indispensable resource for countless patrons. While the decision to shutter access to such a vital system may be weighed in terms of potential lawsuits (Cd'A Press, “CLN Trustees hint at litigation … May 16), I urge our community and leadership to consider the broader and far-reaching consequences such a loss will have on individuals, families and our collective well-being. 


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