Please email your Senators and your Representative and urge them to cosponsor the Museum and Library Services Act. S. 3530 and H.R. 6988 equitably distribute Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds to large and small states, expands eligibility for tribal libraries, supports disaster readiness, and reinforces ALA’s message that strong communities need strong libraries.”… READ MORE
Category: Member News
IMLS Funding Updates: Successes and Calls for Action
The ALA and libraries had several major wins in Washington recently, but we still need your help! Successes: Congress passes the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act. On Wednesday, Congress signed off and sent this legislation to the President for signature. This Act will exponentially increase the availability of accessible reading materials to Americans and people around… READ MORE
WiLS July 2018 Member Interview: Cole Zrostlik, River Falls Public Library
One of our greatest joys at WiLS is hearing our members tell the stories of the big and important work they are doing – interesting new projects or initiatives, or even interesting and new approaches to old projects. And, in addition to hearing about it, it makes us even happier when we can share those… READ MORE
WiLS May 2018 Member Interview: Beth Hennes, Marshall School District
One of our greatest joys at WiLS is hearing our members tell the stories of the big and important work they are doing – interesting new projects or initiatives, or even interesting and new approaches to old projects. And, in addition to hearing about it, it makes us even happier when we can share those… READ MORE
Call to Action: Ask Senators to Protect LSTA and IAL Funding
Now that the “Dear Appropriator” letters have started to circulate in the Senate, it’s time to ask Senators to preserve over $210 million in federal library funding. One letter asks the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the second letter asks for full funding for the Innovative… READ MORE