Defense Department, Services Launch New ‘e-Library’
Sep 24 2008
Who goes to the library at 2 a.m.? Anyone can now, thanks to an initiative that makes Defense Department library materials available online.
The new initiative, soft-launched in July and formally announced Sept. 18, expands DoD’s library program beyond the 197 libraries located on military installations.
Officials said the new endeavor will bring library materials to military members and their families, including those in the National Guard and Reserve, wherever they live and whenever they want — at no charge.
“Libraries have long been considered mission-essential, supporting recreation pursuits, off-duty education, spouse careers and education and life-long learning,” said Leslye A. Arsht, deputy undersecretary of defense for military community and family policy. “For quite some time now, we in the Department of Defense have been looking for effective ways to deliver services to all our servicemembers and their families, regardless of location, service or component. This is a huge step in the right direction.”
Read the full press release on DefenseLink to learn about the services offered.
