Question

A student is developing a claim about federal funding for public libraries. Which of these claims is fair?(1 point) Responses Everybody seems to think that libraries are dying, but it’s not true because they’re being used more than ever, and this is why they need increased federal funding. Everybody seems to think that libraries are dying, but it’s not true because they’re being used more than ever, and this is why they need increased federal funding. The average annual operating expenses for a library in the United States is $765,715, which has increased significantly in the last ten years. The average annual operating expenses for a library in the United States is $765,715, which has increased significantly in the last ten years. People in our community don’t use our public library as much as they should because the equipment is old and there is no money to replace it. People in our community don’t use our public library as much as they should because the equipment is old and there is no money to replace it. With increased federal funding, libraries in the United States can continue to support the needs of millions of people and their communities.

Answer 1

The claim that is fair and well-supported is: "With increased federal funding, libraries in the United States can continue to support the needs of millions of people and their communities."

This statement is clear, focused on the positive impact of increased funding, and ties into the broader context of the role of libraries in supporting community needs. It does not make assumptions about library usage or the state of libraries without evidence, making it a fair claim.