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Librarians unite! Here are the top issues facing libraries in the Commonwealth - your support is definitely needed. Even if the library issues posted here don't affect your type of library directly, they will definitely affect you indirectly. It is critical that all librarians speak with a unified - and loud - voice so our public officials understand the vital importance of libraries today. Take action!
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ACTION ALERT: TIME SENSITIVE!
Speak out for Massachusetts Library Funding 10/4/2007
The Patrick/Murray Administration is asking agencies to hold public hearings on their FY2009 budget requests.
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners will hold its hearing on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 1:00PM at the Worcester Public Library. All members of the Massachusetts library community and library users are invited to attend.
For complete information please see the press release posted on the MBLC Web site last Friday at http://mblc.state.ma.us/mblc/news/2007/nr070921.php.
The Board encourages everyone interested in the MBLC budget to attend the hearing and make their thoughts known. Written comment is strongly encouraged. Anyone wishing to comment but unable to attend may submit written comments as well.
Directions to the Worcester Public Library are at http://www.worcpublib.org/about/main.html.
What to do
Please attend the hearing and talk about how cuts to Regional services will affect your library. If you are unable to attend, written comments are strongly encouraged. Budget projections for FY09 are dire, and every voice helps!
What to say
Excellent talking points were presented by Ellen Dolan, Advocacy Liaison of the CMRLS Executive Board, in an email to the Regional list. You can find the text of her email in the list archives at http://tinyurl.com/242uvs.
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