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How are we doing? —- National Library Week
Just in time for National Library Week, a report from the American Library Association on the status of our public libraries. With the national economy picking up in starts and fits, libraries continue to operate on reduced budgets. For a closer look at the problem, read the report from ALA here Public Libraries
Regional Administrator for WMRLS, John Ramsey’s update on state funding for regional system
I have spoken with the attorney who is assisting the MBLC and Regions with the proposed merger into one administrative organization. I basically asked, “What happens if the members of a region do not vote to merge?” He said that a corporation cannot be forced to merge. So, if a 2/3 vote in favor of [...]
Library funding in danger at the Federal and State levels
Not very good news here. Congress is currently working on the 2011 budget and considering funding for the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act). This is the money that makes consortia and technology infrastructure possible. We are currently seeking $300M to help the cash-strapped states maintain library services in the face of declining revenues. There [...]