The State Librarian's Advisory Committee has engaged in a thoughtful and productive discussion to develop ideas about how State Aid to Public Libraries funds can be distributed and utilized to ensure enhanced library service to Michigan's residents in the most efficient, most cost-effective, and most equitable manner.
While the results of their work have been taken into consideration and truly inform the model proposed here, please keep in mind that this model finalized for public comment comes directly from me and the Library of Michigan. Also, remember that this is not the final model for legislation, but rather a vehicle for substantive public comment, both positive and negative, upon which to build the legislation that will eventually ensue.
While the results of their work have been taken into consideration and truly inform the model proposed here, please keep in mind that this model finalized for public comment comes directly from me and the Library of Michigan. Also, remember that this is not the final model for legislation, but rather a vehicle for substantive public comment, both positive and negative, upon which to build the legislation that will eventually ensue.
I look forward to seeing and hearing your comments so that we can then move ahead with a new and successful initiative that will result in stronger and more sustainable state aid funding for Michigan's public libraries.
Go to these links to see the proposed model and related explanatory and supporting documents:
State Support of Public Libraries Proposed Model (December 2007)
Brief Explanation of the Proposed Model for State Support of Public Libraries
State Support of Public Libraries: Current Proposal and Invitation to Comment (December 2007) -- Narrative of Advisory Committee Meetings and Process
State Support of Public Libraries: Current Proposal and Invitation to Comment (December 2007) -- Executive Summary
Notes from October 29, 2007 Advisory Committee Meeting
Notes from September 24, 2007 Advisory Committee Meeting
Introductory "Why We Are Here" (From 9/24/07 meeting)
Conversation Recap (Slides Recounting Issues and Ideas Identified Prior to the 9/24/07 meeting)
