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South Burlington trustees back staff to publish factual guidance after federal library funding concerns
Summary
Trustees asked communications staff to produce factual materials for the public about recently publicized changes to federal library funding; board members discussed whether to sign a broad advocacy letter and agreed to proceed first with staff-published facts and possible board-specific wording to follow.
The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees told library staff April 10 to prepare factual outreach materials describing which services could be affected by recent changes to federal library funding administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Library leaders cited potential impacts on interlibrary loan (ILL) services, Gale research databases, staff training and certification programs, and the Vermont Able Library for patrons who are blind or…
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