An Interview with the Frontline.

This article presents the results of a survey on the impact of the economic recession on access services of libraries in the U.S. in 2009. The survey received over 100 responses. It enumerated the economic problems that affected libraries, including the ability to purchase requested materials, reduction of hours and reduction of services. It also identified the positive impact of the recession on library services, including higher circulation as patrons use free resources and increased use of interlibrary loans (ILL).