[Publib] ALA and Funding

[Michael Golrick]

Hi-

I was reminded in the conversation about federal funding for libraries, that
the re-authorization of IMLS and LSTA are scheduled for this session of
Congress. These are critical sources of funding, and while construction was
taken out sometime in the '90s, LSTA funding provides for many critical
services provided by state libraries, and also provides (in some states) the
opportunities to try new things.

Funding has never been at the authorized level. For some reason Congress
does not understand that if the funding were closer to the authorized level,
a new formula would kick in and EVERY state would receive more money (often
significant for libraries).

So, when the ALA Washington Office asks....call your federal legislators.
Your state library can tell you how the funds are spent in your state.

Michael Golrick
mailto:michael.golrick at gmail.com

ALA Councilor-at-Large, Candidate for ALA Council 2009 (Please vote for me)
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