And libraries are the OG cost savers we've been using collective buying power for our entire existence.

These grants fund important services like CT's Library for Accessible Books, summer reading programs for kids, genealogy workshops, and more. Canceling these grants will save taxpayers a fraction of a percent of an iota of a cent (math) but the ramifications will be felt by library users statewide.

I have received two of these grants in my career so far. One was for a program series for seniors to help them stay connected and socialize. The other was for a summer robotics program for teens.

So many things affect this: when we find out about a book, when we place the order, publisher delays, supply chain, how quickly we open the package and process the book, etc.

This was just looking at adult books ordered through B&T. We knew we were experiencing delays but we weren't sure just how delayed. Next I will analyze our Brodart orders to see if they're faster.