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Carpinteria library staff warn federal grant termination could cut digital resources and training
Summary
City library staff told the council a federal grant (Library Services and Technology Act funding administered by the California State Library) has been terminated, which will likely eliminate statewide programs and subscriptions that the local library has relied on for staff training and some public services.
City library staff reported on April 14 that the California State Library received notification that a 2024–25 federal grant under the Institute of Museum and Library Services (the Library Services and Technology Act, LSTA) was terminated. Staff said the decision will affect statewide programs and subscriptions and could reduce access to some resources that benefited Carpinteria patrons and staff training.
What staff said: The staff report listed…
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