[Scla-list] Action Needed-Funding for Libraries

[Gilson, Thomas V]

Hi Everyone,

Ray and Curtis are right on target.  If Gov. Sanford's vetoes are
sustained it will devastate public libraries and their abilities to
serve their patrons.  This is a direct assault on the library services
that many of us have devoted our careers to.  A number of librarians and
library supporters have already contacted their state representatives
but more contacts are needed.  Please take the time to call or email
your representative before Tuesday.  Once again: 

Here is the Contact Information:

South Carolina House Contact Info:
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/html-pages/housemembers.html
<http://www.scstatehouse.gov/html-pages/housemembers.html> 
When you look at the list of Representatives you will see that the home
county of each Representative is in bold. We are asking you to take
responsibility for those whose home county is your service area. House
Fax Number: 803-734-2925

 ALSO, Please remember: SCLA's Legislative Action Alert page has CapWiz
which allows you to contact your legislator.
http://capwiz.com/ala/sc/home/ <http://capwiz.com/ala/sc/home/> 

Here is the Message:

Cutting funds to public libraries will kill the economy.  Public
libraries provide crucial educational and employment assistance and if
this funding goes away so does our ability to educate and prepare
students and the unemployed for the workforce.  

 Aid to Public Libraries is funding that supports direct public
services;  [Insert how you spend State Aid here] 

Federal Stimulus is used at the discretion of the County Library Boards
to bridge gaps in technology, programs and the collection. 

Thanks,

Tom

 

 

  

 

 

From: scla-list-bounces at scla.org [mailto:scla-list-bounces at scla.org] On
Behalf Of Ray Turner
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 5:33 PM
To: scla-list at scla.org 
Subject: [Scla-list] Action Needed-Funding for Libraries

 

Dear SCLA Members:

 

On yesterday afternoon, Thursday, June 10, the SCLA Legislative
Committee Chair, Dr. Curtis Rogers shared with the Listserv SCAPLA
Action Alert regarding the current budget situation.  I think it is
necessary as individuals and residents of South Carolina to express our
concerns about the future of libraries and library services in South
Carolina.  Please see the message below and act accordingly:

 

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

 

The Governor's vetoes (Veto 31 and 92) will be considered by the House
on Tuesday, June 15.  If the House does not override the vetoes then the
Senate will not even consider them. So, at this time, we must focus
exclusively on the House, and we must be relentless.  If we do not "win"
on Tuesday then over $6.5 million in State funds (including stimulus) is
GONE, and we jeopardize losing $2.7 million in Federal LSTA funds.  

 

 Here are the details:

Veto # 31 on page 14 of the Governor's memo is Aid to Public Libraries -
$4,653,933

Veto #92 on page 28 of the Governor's memo is Federal Stimulus Funds -
$1,172,758 (.29/capita)

 

 Here is the Message:

Cutting funds to public libraries will kill the economy.  Public
libraries provide crucial educational and employment assistance and if
this funding goes away so does our ability to educate and prepare
students and the unemployed for the workforce.  

 

Aid to Public Libraries is funding that supports direct public services;
[Insert how you spend State Aid here] 

Federal Stimulus is used at the discretion of the County Library Boards
to bridge gaps in technology, programs and the collection. 

 

 Here is the Contact Information:

South Carolina House Contact Info:
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/html-pages/housemembers.html
When you look at the list of Representatives you will see that the home
county of each Representative is in bold. We are asking you to take
responsibility for those whose home county is your service area. House
Fax Number: 803-734-2925

 

 ALSO, Please remember: SCLA's Legislative Action Alert page has CapWiz
which allows you to contact your legislator.
http://capwiz.com/ala/sc/home/

 

 

Sincerely,

Rayburne J.  Turner

SCLA President

www.scla.org <http://www.scla.org/>  

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