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Director says Secretary of State letter prompted coordinated legal review but expects no patron impact
Summary
Director Morgan Olson told the board a newer letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett requests additional paperwork; OWL system library directors are consulting legal counsel and Olson said she does not expect adverse effects to the library or patrons.
Director Morgan Olson told trustees that the library received a newer letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett requesting additional paperwork connected to a prior communication. Olson said all OWL system library directors are coordinating a response with counsel in Johnson City.
Olson characterized the letter’s language as "confusing and concerning to many other libraries as well" but stated she did not expect the matter to present problems for the library or its patrons if handled consistently with counsel’s advice. She noted a primary concern raised elsewhere is the theoretical possibility that failing to respond appropriately could affect state funding, though she did not say she expected that outcome for UCPL.
The board received the update and Olson said she will keep the board advised as the OWL directors and legal counsel respond.
