[Scla-list] Action Needed-Funding for Libraries

Sun Jun 13 10:19:50 MDT 2010

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--- On Sun, 6/13/10, Gilson, Thomas V <GilsonT at cofc.edu> wrote:

From: Gilson, Thomas V <GilsonT at cofc.edu>
Subject: Re: [Scla-list] Action Needed-Funding for Libraries
To: "Ray Turner" <Turnerr at charleston.lib.sc.us>, scla-list at scla.org
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 11:21 AM

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

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/ 

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  

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