Library Budget News

Library budget votes are often extremely important to the library involved, because it is rare if a public library has enough money. The vote usually determines what programs will be expanded or cut, what jobs will be added or voided, and the overall level of service that the library will provide. Unfortunately, there are a lot of individuals who vote that do not see the importance of public libraries. Sometimes, a person may want to vote for the library, but believes that the money must be allocated elsewhere. Libraries need to take a step forward when a vote comes around, and prove how important they are to the community, in order to ensure future funding.

Denver votes Yes for Libraries

Newest Gates Grant Gets New Hardware into Public Libraries

The fight continues for public access to NIH information

Introduction of the Librarian Incentive to Boost Recruitment and Retention in Areas of Need: (LIBRARIAN) Act of 2007

“The Index of American Public Library Circulation grew by 1.8% to 114 in 2005, while the index of expenditures grew by 5.1% to 124. Additionally, the index of expenditures in constant-year 2000 dollars grew by 0.9% to 109.” (American Libraries, November 2006, p.38)

~ by thelibrarian2008 on January 14, 2008.