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State librarian seeks $130,000 deficiency for Deaf Culture Digital Library; agency welcomes per‑capita increases to public library aid
Summary
The Maryland State Library Agency’s FY26 allowance rises about $5.1 million to $109.9 million; the agency requested a $130,000 deficiency for the Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL) to cover rising operating costs and specialized personnel needs.
The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) told the House Appropriations Education and Economic Development Subcommittee its fiscal 2026 budget increases by $5.1 million to $109.9 million, and the agency requested a $130,000 deficiency to sustain the Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL).
Natalie Andrade, DLS budget analyst, said the FY26 allowance includes a $3.7 million increase for aid to local library employee fringe benefits, a $1.05 million increase in public library aid and a $209,000 net increase in personnel expenses. Exhibit highlights…
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